Former Bloomington Deputy Mayor to receive over $11K for marketing City propertyIt has been reported by WFIU that Donald Griffin, Bloomington’s former Deputy Mayor under the Hamilton Administration, will be issued $11,250 for efforts in marketing the property that the Bloomington Police Department occupies. The project which Mayor Hamilton had taken on involved selling the …
Indiana University Fraternity suspendedIndiana University has suspended Gamma Tau – Indiana University, the local chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi. The ‘Cease and Desist’ order comes after the chapter was accused of hazing. The measure issued against the IU Fraternity is interim, being placed against “certain aspects of chapter operations when there is an immediate threat …
CITY OF BLOOMINGTON LAUNCHES SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) WEBMAP AND SURVEYThe City of Bloomington has announced the launch of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) webmap and survey, aimed at enhancing roadway safety through community engagement. Residents are invited to participate in the SS4A webmap and survey. The SS4A webmap empowers …
Indiana Legislative Session Update Mid-Session: Civil LawThe following civil law bills passed out of their originating house: SB 17 Age verification for material harmful to minors SB 36 Interference with boundary marker SB 226 Attorney’s fees HB 1003 Administrative law HB 1209 Rule against perpetuities HB 1235 Prohibited causes of action concerning firearms. Mid-Session: Criminal LawThe …
Veteran Indiana contractor Milestone begins Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction Project with City of Bloomington UtilitiesCity of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) has contracted with Indiana- based Milestone Contractors LP to begin work on the Clear Creek Culvert Reconstruction project in Bloomington, Indiana, on February 5, 2024. The project will improve stormwater drainage and utility infrastructure in the …
Bill encouraging young entrepreneurs advances to SenateThe Indiana House of Representatives advanced legislation co-authored by State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) that he said would remove regulations on child-run lemonade stands and support young Hoosier entrepreneurs. Pressel, who pursued similar legislation in the past, said children who operate a lemonade stand in their front yard …
Duke Energy continues their efforts to help address local hunger with grant and event on February 7thPantry 279 in Monroe County will hold a ‘Duke Energy Cares’ community resource event on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 1:30-6pm at 3609 State Road 46 in Bloomington. The event is in celebration and appreciation of a $10,000 grant that …
Bloomington Police seek information on Hit & Run HomocideOn January 28th, 2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers responded to the 3200 block of S Walnut Street Pike in reference to a possible death. A man reported that he had been in the passenger seat of a vehicle traveling south on Walnut Street Pike when he …
Former Clark County Sheriff arrested on new Felony charges As a result of this ongoing criminal investigation by the Indiana State Police Field Investigations, Detectives provided updated information and evidence to Special Prosecutor Richard J. Hertel, who filed for additional criminal charges against Jamey Noel, and for criminal charges against his wife, Misty Noel. Both Jamey …
Indiana House advances Hall’s resolution calling for congressional term limitsThe Indiana House of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan resolution authored by State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) that would add Indiana to the states seeking a convention to amend the U.S. Constitution to include congressional term limits. Article V of the Constitution allows for the legislatures …
