Today
in Bloomington
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gables Bagels opened its new store in early September inside the POSH Boutique Hotel on Kirkwood Avenue with a large outdoor seating area. Bloomington residents like Jacci Wood and IU junior Raquella Pagano said the location is less crowded and offers quicker service — an appealing change from the old store. Indiana Daily Student
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Biologists from Indiana University collected data from over 1,000 citizen scientists via a smartphone app during last April’s total solar eclipse to study songbird behavior. They found that many birds sang as if it were dawn during totality — the research used AI to identify over 50 species from observations across North America. The Herald-Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Stride Crisis Center on N. Morton St. offers 24-hour help for mental health and substance crises by providing de-escalation, intervention, and access to treatment instead of calling 911. The Centerstone-run facility launched an awareness campaign in mid-September that will run through May—boosting community knowledge while easing pressure on first responders. Indiana Daily Student
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The B Square reported new Monroe County property transfers from Sept. 19 to Oct. 8—using Beacon data, the records show property sales with prices ranging from $0 to $11,950,000 and include buyer and seller details for homes and businesses across the county. The report is part of a series that is typically published on Sundays. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Volleyball sectionals in Bloomington will begin Tuesday, Oct. 14 with four brackets starting postseason play, and regional site assignments will be announced afterward. Teams like Bloomington South—seeking their first sectional title since 2018—face tough matchups as they try to advance. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana claimed a historic victory against Oregon with a 30-20 win at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon — it marked the program's first road win over an AP Top-5 opponent and raised their status as national championship favorites. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ No. 20 Indiana volleyball lost 3-0 to Michigan State at the Breslin Center yesterday. The Spartans blocked the Hoosiers with nine blocks and held their offense to low percentages + marking Indiana’s first conference loss with a record drop to 14-2 overall and 5-1 in the Big Ten. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The IHSAA will reveal football sectional pairings soon for our local teams, placing Bloomington North and South in Class 5A Sectional 15, Edgewood and Owen Valley in Class 3A Sectional 31, and Eastern Greene in Class 1A Sectional 47. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Junior midfielder Paige Droner scored her first goal nearly 14 minutes into Indiana’s 2—2 tie against Michigan on Sunday, extending the team’s unbeaten streak to five. Head coach Josh Rife praised her effort as the team prepares to face Michigan State at 7 p.m. Thursday at DeMartin Stadium in East Lansing—adding momentum to Indiana’s push for a spot in the Big Ten Tournament. Indiana Daily Student
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Orbit #7: Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Enjoy an evening of grassroots tunes from Mama Said String Band and Ditch Tea Steepers.
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Orbit's 7th Anniversary Celebration
6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Orbit's 7th anniversary with great live performances from local favorites.
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Marian Knights vs. Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Exhibition
1-4 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling collegiate basketball as Marian Knights face off against the Hoosiers.
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ORBIT#7: Live Music Showcase
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate the Orbit 7 Year Anniversary with live performances from Amy O, Jessica Risker, and Lacey Guthrie.
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Jonathan Biss Concert
2-4 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring works by Timo Andres and Beethoven with the Indiana University Chamber Orchestra.
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Recital at Indiana University featuring Itamar Zorman and pianist Sung-Mi Im
8-9 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Admission details TBA — Experience a blend of Mozart, Bach, and Brahms in this promising violin and piano recital.
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Indiana Connected Educators Conference 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington — Check event page for cost — Empowering educators with exciting sessions and surprises for an epic day of learning.
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Mitski: The Land
6:30 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket info available online — Experience the cinematic adaptation of Mitski's extraordinary live performance bringing her acclaimed album to the big screen.
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The Vulgar Boatmen Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with The Vulgar Boatmen in Bloomington.
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Jeff Darren Muse at Bloomington Book Festival
4-5 p.m. — The Mill — Free entry — Celebrate literacy and engage with local authors as Jeff Darren Muse shares his journey and writings.
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