Local News Headlines: April 28, 2022

Arrests made for those illegally purchasing used catalytic converters
Johnson County Law Enforcement Officers have begun investigating and arresting businesses and individuals suspected of illegally purchasing stolen catalytic converters. Officials believe that these arrests will set a tone, making it more difficult for those stealing the expensive car parts, to unload them.

A year ago, Authorities provided notice to area businesses that deal in Catalytic Converters, ensuring they were aware of recent changes to the law. Subsequently, a 4 month-long sting operation had undercover Officers bringing catalytic converters to businesses and documenting the cases in which the businesses purchased the valuable automobile parts without the legally required paperwork.

32 year-old Ashley Browning, 62 year-old William Burton, 36 year-old Glen Johnson all from Edinburgh, 31 year-old Latona Bryant of and 57 year-old Tammy Hill of Trafalgar have all been arrested for allegedly buying catalytic converters illegally. Under Indiana Code, catalytic converters can only be purchased from individuals who have proper documentation to prove they own the vehicle the catalytic converter came from, a level 6 felony.

Monroe County Sheriff’s Department seeks your help

Residents are Invited to Apply for 2022 Residents Academy
The City of Bloomington Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) invites residents to apply for the 2022 Residents Academy, to be held on ten consecutive Thursday evenings from August 25th to October 27th, from 6-8pm. Sessions include presentations by City staff, as well as demonstrations and tours of City facilities. Previous participant experiences include:

• Riding in the bucket of the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) 100-foot aerial ladder truck
• Touring Switchyard Park and learning about its development
• Meeting Bloomington Police Department’s canine Officer Ike
• Walking tour of Bloomington’s Near West Side historic neighborhood

The City of Bloomington strives to be an accessible community and Residents Academy offers participants accessibility accommodations.

The City developed the Residents Academy in 1999 to encourage civic engagement and to educate residents about City government. Participants will learn about the challenges faced by City government as it balances budget limitations with community goals and service needs. Sessions will also cover topics such as day-to-day operations, the structure and function of City departments, the role of City Council, resident involvement in boards and commissions, innovative approaches to problem solving, and goals for the future. The 2022 Residents Academy promises to be a fun and engaging learning experience.

If you are a Bloomington resident 18 years or older interested in participating, please submit an application for consideration by Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the program by Monday, August 1, 2022. Preference will be given to residents who live within the Bloomington city limits. You may apply online at bloomington.in.gov/residentsacademy. To request a paper application, please call 812-349-3505.

This Week in Hoosier History

50 Years Ago

1972 – Former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey was in Clarksville campaigning for the Democratic presidential primary. He had been to Terre Haute earlier in the day. He called for the Vietnamese to release American prisoners of war and said the United States needed a better relationship with Russia and China. He lost the primary that year to George McGovern.

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