Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
On Thursday, community members gathered at Switchyard Pavilion to honor longtime political activist Charlotte Zietlow, whose dedication to civic engagement shaped the local community.
Leaders, friends, and family shared speeches and memories that celebrated her influential role in Bloomington.
🎭 Culture
The 33rd Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival took place Friday, Oct.
2 in Bloomington, featuring music and video art at the Monroe County Courthouse and creative displays in the Arts Village.
🎓 Education
Three student groups met at IU's Ernie Pyle Hall on Thursday to urge the university to divest from companies tied to human rights abuses in Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
IU student government will review the proposal soon (records obtained raised these concerns).
🏥 Health
Monroe County Health Board rejected a proposal from a Maryland agency to supply temporary nurses at more than twice the public health nurse salary + citing cost risks.
Staffing shortages forced the department to pause some programs and rely on support from a neighboring county for vaccinations.
🏈 Sports
Edgewood football beat Sullivan 47-41 on Friday, Oct.
2 in a game marked by key offensive plays and a last-minute interception by Dylan Wickens — a moment that energized the team heading into next week. The win showcased the Mustangs’ resilience in a thrilling shootout.
Indiana field hockey’s Lilly Freeman scored in the fourth quarter to lift the Hoosiers to a 1-0 win over Michigan State on Friday (their first 3-0 conference start in 20 years); Indiana now stands 7-3 overall and will play Ohio State at noon Sunday in Columbus.
Local high school teams meet in week 7 football with four contests Friday and Bloomington South playing in Ironton, Ohio on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Live updates track the games—including a key conference matchup as Edgewood travels to Sullivan.
Indiana football wide receiver Nick Marsh is adjusting to Coach Cignetti’s standards after making a key contested catch during the No. 4 Hoosiers’ 29–23 win over Northwestern on Oct.
1 in Bloomington — his improved blocking shows promise for future games.
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