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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lennie’s Tomato Fest continues through Aug.7 at 514 E. Kirkwood Ave, serving summer dishes with local heirloom tomatoes and a special Michelada. Meanwhile, The Tap will host a 5-course beer dinner on Aug.14 at 101 N. College Ave—Baldy’s Pizza has moved from 5440 Old Ind. 37 and will open in Clear Creek Crossing, and Uptown Cafe’s chef Adam Noffsinger won the Community Kitchen Chefs’ Challenge on Aug.3. The Herald-Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At Home filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 16 and will close its Bloomington store at 3175 W. Third St. by Sept. 30 due to rising costs from inflation and tariffs — no other Indiana locations are set to close. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced legal action after Crawford Apartments failed to meet the Aug. 1 deadline for housing code compliance and did not submit required plans for support services—leaving 22 potential tenants homeless and risking future federal funding. Mayor Kerry Thomson said all parties must now take responsibility to stabilize the project and protect community safety. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The City of Bloomington will install new all-way stop signs at 13th Street and Woodlawn Avenue and at 13th Street and Indiana Avenue during the week of August 11 to improve traffic flow and safety ahead of fall semester and football season—temporary signage and outreach efforts will help drivers adjust. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Bloomington is installing permanent stop signs at the intersections of Indiana Avenue and Woodland Avenue with 13th Street to create four-way stops before IU students return on August 25 — the change comes after city officials expressed safety concerns over the current two-way stops. WRTV
- ➤ Indiana University Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in Bryan Hall—Conference Room 200 at 107 S. Indiana Ave. in Bloomington to receive legal advice with board members and invited participants only. Indiana University
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries emphasized positive energy during summer workouts at Cook Hall as players, staff and coaches chanted and practiced extra in preparation for a foreign tour. The hour-long practice reflected his long-standing focus on building enthusiasm (his strategy includes signing 13 new scholarship players, 10 of whom are transfers) to strengthen the team. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana men’s soccer is ranked 11th by United Soccer Coaches as the team prepares for the 2025 season. They ended 2024 with an 11-5-5 record and a shared Big Ten title and will open the season on Aug. 11 at Bill Armstrong Stadium while adding senior forward Palmer Ault (from Butler with 21 goals and 12 assists) to the squad. Indiana Daily Student
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90s Country Night with Jake Dodds
8-10:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of nostalgic country tunes with Jake Dodds and reconnect with the hits of the 90s.
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2025 Senior Expo
9 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Lawrence County Fairgrounds — Vendor opportunities available — Connect with local businesses and enjoy a variety of activities tailored for seniors.
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Jessica Risker with Kearn Family Band
8-11 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Mojave Desert singer-songwriter Pat Kearns and trivia fun beforehand.
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Cooper Alan Concert
5:45-8:30 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost details not provided — Experience Cooper Alan showcasing his new EP and fresh country tunes.
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Thunderstruck: AC/DC Tribute
9-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying tribute to AC/DC with classic hits and high-energy performances.
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BLS Training Course
5-7:30 p.m. — Stone Belt Arc — Certification cost with fees — Enhance your healthcare skills with this essential BLS training course from the American Heart Association.
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2025 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets
12:55 – 2:25 PM — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Secure your season tickets for an exciting Indiana Hoosiers football season.
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Bloomington Indiana Amazing Race & Tour
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen — Ticket per person — Explore Bloomington through a fun scavenger hunt filled with wacky tasks and local surprises.
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