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Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024
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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Green Acres neighborhood's bid to become a historic conservation district was paused as organizers withdrew their application for strategic reasons, but they plan to continue their efforts. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ South-central Indiana celebrates October with a mix of haunted attractions and family-friendly Halloween events, including haunted houses, trunk or treats, and library activities. The Herald-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University will unveil a statue of John Mellencamp, created by Michael McAuley, with Mellencamp attending the ceremony on Oct. 18. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University Bloomington's community protests against the university's new policy limiting expressive activities, now warning non-affiliates alongside staff and students, as legal action through the ACLU challenges the policy's First Amendment compliance. The B Square Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County's proposed zoning law updates face opposition from developers and economic officials who argue it would stifle growth and exacerbate the housing crisis. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Monroe County's new jail project faces further delays due to a split vote by commissioners over a potential site, amidst ongoing concerns over inmate rights and fiscal and human costs. Indiana Daily Student
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 20 businesses in Monroe County received critical violations for health and safety practices that potentially increase foodborne disease risks, according to recent health department inspections. Indiana Daily Student
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Flintknapping Demonstration at Indiana University
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Indiana vs Kentucky College Soccer Match
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Sam Butler Quartet Performance at The Vault Pub
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