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Thursday, September 26th, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County has started construction on a $13 million bridge to connect Whitehall Shopping Center with Vernal Pike, aiming to ease traffic and reduce accidents, set to complete in November 2025. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Tyler Ferguson, known for 'Modern Family', will speak at the LGBTQ+ Culture Center's Speaking of Excellence series on October 15. Indiana Daily Student
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pamela Whitten, as Indiana University's president, has initiated several programs to boost economic development and job creation in Bloomington and beyond, through strategic partnerships and investments in technology, life sciences, and entrepreneurship. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ IU selects faculty for Big Ten Academic Alliance's development programs to enhance leadership and administrative skills, sharing expertise with peers from 18 universities. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The MCCSC board addressed the Childs-Templeton school merger, outlined a $187 million budget for 2025 with no tax increase, and set additional community forums. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana University Bloomington was ranked 73rd in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 edition of Best Colleges, shining in business education but showing weakness in social mobility. The Bloomingtonian
- ➤ Indiana University will host the 2024 Decoding the Disciplines Conference in Bloomington, offering global educators hands-on workshops to enhance teaching skills. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County commissioners delayed a decision on purchasing land for a new jail due to new sewer connection options potentially saving over $5 million compared to the original site. The B Square Bulletin
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jalen Haralson, a top high school basketball player from Indiana, commits to Notre Dame over Indiana University and Michigan State. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ CBS Sports analyst Aaron Taylor praises Indiana football's strong start to the season, highlighting their unbeaten record, impressive offensive stats, and potential impact in the Big Ten. The Herald-Times
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The Hairband Experience: A Tribute to the Best Hair Bands of the '80s
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Les Miserables - Touring Performance
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Bloomington Indiana Creative Scavenger Hunt
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Creative Scavenger Hunt in Bloomington, Indiana
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Jeremy Denk: A Classical Piano Concert at Auer Hall
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Lotus World Music and Arts Festival 2024
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Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K Run/Walk
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Flintknapping Demonstration at Indiana University
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Lotus World Music and Arts Festival 2024
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