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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Actor Frank Ferrante will perform in 'An Evening with Groucho' at the Constellation Playhouse on Aug. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.—the event is co-sponsored by Jewish Theatre of Bloomington and Hundredth Hill, where he will share Groucho Marx’s witty humor and classic one-liners. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington residents can see the full Sturgeon Moon rise Friday night and appear full again Saturday night with peak illumination around 3:55 a.m.—local haze may tint the moon orange near the horizon. WTHR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Edgewood Schools opened its $12 million early childhood center Thursday morning—doubling its pre-K space to meet high demand, while Monroe County Community School Corporation in Bloomington expanded its pre-K program to include three-year-olds after a 2023 tax referendum. Both districts say that preschool helps children be ready for kindergarten. WRTV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington alleges that Crawford Apartments failed to meet the Aug. 1 rental code deadline and now files a breach of contract lawsuit seeking $685K against the property management firms and Beacon— the nonprofit providing supportive services at the complex. The city is set to hold further inspections—planned for Sept. 4 and Sept. 5—to verify compliance. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Indiana drivers can buy the new blackout license plate from the BMV beginning Friday, Aug. 8—available online, at a BMV kiosk or in person; the plate costs $45 with an optional personalization fee of $45 and a $9.50 fee for a replacement if needed, with orders delivered within about 30 days. The design is standalone and available only for eligible vehicles such as passenger cars, light trucks, motorcycles or RVs. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s soccer is searching for a new starting goalkeeper as coach Yeagley prepares for the preseason opener on Aug. 11—each candidate faces a tough challenge to secure the spot for maintaining the team’s strong goalkeeping tradition. Holden Brown, Judewellin Michel, AJ Piela, and Cooper Johnsen will compete for the role as the Hoosiers look ahead to a season opener on Aug. 21 against Clemson. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Freshman Trent Sisley scored 21 points in the Hoosiers win in Puerto Rico on Wednesday — his play and hard work earned coach Darian DeVries’ trust for more minutes as the season builds. The Herald-Times
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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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