Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of June.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Mills Pool reopened for the season on June 19 at 1100 W.
14th St. after spring repairs fixed a significant leak (officials plan further infrastructure assessments this fall) to ensure safe operation.
The annual fireworks show at Fourwinds Resort and Marina on Lake Monroe is rescheduled for Sept.
5 due to high water levels from heavy rainfall. Rising water forced closures of beaches and trails in the Fairfax State Recreation Area.
Pet Friendly Services of Indiana launched the Community Choice Awards to give $24K to animal welfare organizations with public voting open until July 2 and winners announced on July 7 — the funding supports spay/neuter surgeries that help reduce shelter intake.
Glen Hansard released a new single, 'High Hope,' from his upcoming album Don't Settle — Transmissions West, set to drop Friday, June 26, along with a live video filmed at Berlin’s historic Funkhaus.
He will start a European tour on July 1 with an event at Tower Records in Dublin.
The Ken Nunn Law Office is accepting applications for a $1,500 scholarship for Indiana students attending a two- or four-year university.
Applicants must submit a 500- to 750-word essay by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 2 and the winner will be announced on Aug. 18.
At The Fiber Arts Center in College Mall, the Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild is selling part of Kerry Conway's yarn collection to support her Education Fund while offering a series of fiber arts workshops and outreach events through fall.
Indiana University hosted a workshop at Bloomington where teachers explored treasures at the Lilly Library and Eskenazi Museum of Art to build civics lesson plans for America 250.
The exhibition—featuring the Dunlap Broadside—is open to the public through Dec. 18.
Ahead of July 4, Indiana law permits consumer fireworks on private property from 10 a.m. to midnight (adults 18 or older must supervise) and prohibits local sales restrictions from June 29 through July 9; unsafe use may result in fines or felony charges.
Three Indiana baseball players—Jake Hanley, Cooper Malamazian and Brodey Bitove—entered the transfer portal Tuesday with two years of eligibility remaining.
The portal closes June 30 as the offseason continues.
Indiana football has added three star cornerback Ramir Harris Dupree from Greensboro as the second cornerback in its 2027 class.
He chose Indiana over Rutgers, Missouri, and Louisville after receiving an offer on May 20 and visiting on June 12.
Bloomington Contra Dance
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Harmony School — Sliding scale donation from $3 to $20 — Enjoy a community dance experience that promotes safety and inclusion.
Music Masterclass at Indiana University
Event Title — Time Range — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Cost — Enhance your musical skills in a collaborative and expert-led environment.
Indiana University Golf Tournament
Tee time — The Pfau Course — Check online for fees — Play 5,634 yards of challenging golf at a beautiful venue.
Mama Said String Band Live
Time TBA — The Bluebird — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the grassroots sound of Mama Said String Band bringing their unique style to Bloomington.
FISU America Games
7-11 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Average ticket price $83 — Experience thrilling international sports competition in Bloomington.
65 North Pickers Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — 18+ entry — Experience a fusion of bluegrass and jam band vibes with lightning-fast picking and unforgettable originals.
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