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in Bloomington
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday and early Sunday, storms in Monroe County trapped a camper under a tree at Hardin Ridge Campground in Heltonville—firefighters, ambulance crews and a sheriff's deputy freed the camper and took them to a hospital where their condition was stable. The storms also damaged docks at Fourwinds Marina, and staff with conservation officers evacuated boaters and worked to fix hazards while no one was hurt. WTHR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gayle Cook, cofounder of Cook Group — a noted preservationist who helped restore over 70 historic sites — died Sunday at 91 in Bloomington. She and her husband launched the business in 1963, leaving a long-lasting legacy in local historic preservation. The Bloomingtonian
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On August 15, 2025, Indiana University suspended all activities of the Palestine Solidarity Committee after receiving reports that the group disrupted operations and damaged property during previous academic years—the suspension order requires canceling all events and meetings and mandates a meeting with officials within five business days. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Indiana University in Bloomington produced many alumni who became famous in music, acting and science—like a world-class violinist and a lead actor from Breaking Bad who started on campus. Their work shows how IU helped shape pop culture and bring new ideas to life. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Library trustees will vote on Wednesday, Aug. 20, to cut downtown MCPL hours by closing at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday—data showing low visitor numbers in the later hours and state tax cuts prompted the change, and those wanting to comment can email the board afterward. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's soccer beat Youngstown State 6-1 on Thursday night with six scoring plays, including two goals each from sophomore midfielder Maggie Ledwith and senior forward Sarah Sirdah, earning head coach Josh Rife his first win at Indiana—he reached his 50th overall win. The team will play Ball State at 5 p.m. at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Thursday. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Northern Kentucky Norse at Indiana Hoosiers Women's Volleyball
10-11:30 a.m. — Wilkinson Hall — VIP tickets available — Cheer on the Hoosiers in an exciting collegiate volleyball matchup.
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Edgewood Dollars for Scholars 5K
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Edgewood Intermediate School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K run/walk to support scholarship funds for local high school seniors.
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Dummy Album Release Show
7 PM – 1 AM — The Bishop Bar — Ticket prices to be announced — Celebrate Dummy's new album with live performances by them and Good Flying Birds.
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Daniel Villarreal Trio Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of music with the Daniel Villarreal Trio featuring special guests.
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People Watching Book Tour with Chloe Liese & Jillian Meadows
6-8 p.m. — Morgenstern Books & Café — Click here for tickets — Celebrate the release of ‘People Watching’ with authors Hannah Bonam-Young, Chloe Liese, and Jillian Meadows.
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Volunteer Orientation at WonderLab
3:30-5 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Discover the joys of volunteering at the greatest little science museum in the world.
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Plein Air In Practice at TC Steele Historic Site
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bloomington Fine Art Supply — Cost not mentioned — Gain real-world painting experience with guidance from plein air expert Scott Sullivan at a historic site.
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Free Screening of INHERITANCE
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Indiana University Cinema — Free entry — Watch the thought-provoking film INHERITANCE at a premier university venue.
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