Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Bloomington.
Monroe County Public Library offers a wide range of activities including a Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale (Sept.
18-21 at the Downtown Library) and programs for all ages from family storytime to teen trivia and adult classes through September.
Bloomington native Peyton Womock performed on YouTube’s 'On the Radar' on Sept.
11, showcasing his blend of jazz, hip-hop, funk and spoken word while wearing his signature sunglasses (which help him focus on the music).
Indiana University placed the Delta Tau Delta fraternity on cease and desist Thursday due to hazing, following a similar action against Theta Chi on Wednesday, and barred them from social and recruitment events as its investigation continues.
Bloomington ranked third in the Midwest and 13th nationally in a RentCafe study released Sept.
17 — which measured academics, affordability, and quality of life using updated retention rates that highlighted strong student success.
Indiana University Student Government released its official candidate list Tuesday with 26 students running for Congress in the upcoming fall election (voting opens Sept.
21 and ends Sept. 23) and enrolled students will get ballot links by email.
Indiana University placed Theta Chi on cease and desist on Wednesday, Sept.
16 after IUPD found drug paraphernalia at its house on Tuesday, Sept. 15 during a fire alarm call; the order bans all social and recruitment events pending further review.
Indiana residents will be able to fish public waters for free on Saturday, Sept.
26—the state’s last free fishing day this year. DNR noted that other rules, including size and bag limits, will still apply and urged locals to join volunteer efforts on National Public Lands Day.
Bloomington Housing Authority will use up to $81M in borrowed funds to acquire 924 apartments from five Bloomington complexes.
The deal, expected to close in October, aims to preserve workforce housing & fund repairs while Hayes Gibson Property Services manages the units and rents repay the bond.
Library officials said that upgrading three elevators at the downtown Monroe County Public Library will cost between $400,000 and $500,000.
They received bids on Sept. 8 and will announce next steps in the coming weeks while planning to minimize disruption to patrons.
Franciscan Health will offer drive-thru flu shot clinics across central Indiana to give residents a convenient way to get vaccinated; check local health centers for schedules & locations.
The Monroe County YMCA received a $7,500 grant from the First Financial Foundation to offer free CPR certification training for about 125 people through its Healthy Workplace Collaborative.
The initiative will boost workplace safety & community health across Monroe County.
Bloomington North golfer Kate Johnson lowered her average by nearly 20 shots and led her team at a recent conference tournament; the Cougars will tee off at 8:30 a.m. on Sept.
21 at Cascades as they aim to advance past regionals.
Indiana field hockey will play No. 2 Iowa in two games at Iowa City, with the first game — today at 6 p.m. — counting for conference play and the second — Sunday at 1 p.m. — as a non-conference contest.
The Hoosiers, riding a four-game win streak, aim to extend their strong season.
Indiana volleyball will face Coastal Carolina at 6 p.m. today in Conway as part of the Chanticleer Classic and then play NC State at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Hoosiers aiming to extend their three-game winning streak.
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