Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Bloomington.
🏘️ Community
The IU Emeriti House (1015 E.
Atwater Ave.) has provided retired IU faculty a space to connect and continue learning through events, such as the Oct. 12 mental health talk by Bernice Pescosolido attended by 45, while ongoing guest talks and art shows keep the community engaged.
The Tanenbaums invite families to join a charity ding-dong ditch event on select evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. through Oct.
30; participants donate $20 for five minutes to toilet paper the house, with funds benefiting Susie’s Place + Boys and Girls Clubs + Beacon + Bloomington Animal Shelter.
The family-run Barn of Terror returns for its 19th season, offering a safe yet spooky experience for all ages every weekend in October (closing early on Halloween).
Ticket sales and donation drives for cystic fibrosis on Oct. 23 and for breast cancer on Oct. 24 boost its community spirit.
🎭 Culture
IU senior Jason Tang hosts Mahjong Monday (4 to 6 p.m.) at the Asian Culture Center so Bloomington residents can learn and enjoy traditional mahjong.
The center has added Mahjong Wednesday sessions from 4 to 6 p.m. to bring the community together.
🏛️ Government
Monroe County is updating its roads with bridge and culvert work, closing Ind.
Business 37 North Monday, Fullerton Pike until Saturday and Ison and Smith Pikes on Tuesday. Drivers should follow detour signs and plan ahead for Bolin Lane and other closures outlined by the Highway Department.
City of Bloomington Utilities will host its first public meeting for the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project on Thursday, Oct.
29 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Switchyard Park Pavilion (1601 S. Rogers St) to discuss plans to improve stormwater drainage and reduce urban flood risks.
🏈 Sports
Indiana men's basketball beat North Carolina 76-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Oct.
18. Bryce Lindsay led with 26 points and the Hoosiers hit nine 3-pointers plus grabbed 53 rebounds.
Readers can help choose this week’s Athlete of the Week by voting in the Herald-Times poll, which runs until Thursday, Oct.
22 at noon. Nominees include standout athletes from Bloomington South, Edgewood, North, Seven Oaks, Eastern Greene and Owen Valley who excelled during Oct. 12-17.
Indiana men’s soccer suffered its first loss against Rutgers on Oct.
16 and will face Ohio State today at 7 p.m. at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus — a crucial chance for the Hoosiers to rebound in the Big Ten season.
Indiana's 22-game win streak ended on Oct.
17 after a crucial fourth-down play failed, resulting in a 19-15 loss to Ohio State. Head coach Curt Cignetti said a breakdown in execution led to missed opportunities as the team prepares to face Michigan.
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