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Saturday, September 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington undergoes a $3 million road improvement project focusing on resurfacing, sidewalk repairs, and safer parking options to enhance pedestrian and driver safety. The Herald-Times
- ➤ In Bloomington, displaced homeless encampment residents and their advocates addressed the city council and mayor, voicing challenges and seeking solutions after multiple camp clearances. The B Square Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Otis John Hicks receives a 20-year sentence for selling fentanyl and meth, leading to a fatal overdose in 2020, after a plea deal dismissed other charges. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marc Haggerty and Travis Puntarelli, a longtime duo, reunited for their first folk music performance in two years at Cascades Inn, showcasing their undiminished chemistry and connection with the local community. Indiana Daily Student
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Flywheel Fund empowers individuals to engage in angel and venture investing, having invested over $3 million in diverse startups, thereby bolstering Bloomington's local economy and startup ecosystem. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington receives a $16 million grant from Lilly Endowment to boost its Trades District innovation corridor, involving stakeholders like Indiana University and local tech center The Forge. The Herald-Times
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's soccer team dominates Evansville with a 5-0 win, showcasing early control and a standout performance from freshman Layla Sirdah. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana University's football team set a new scoring record by defeating Western Illinois 77-3, surpassing their previous record set in 1901. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Indiana volleyball was defeated by the University of Texas at Austin in three sets, struggling with offensive and defensive performance. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti expresses no concerns over playing on Friday nights, differing from his predecessor's views, as the team prepares for a home game against Western Illinois. The Herald-Times
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