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Bedford stay alive in 12U Little League Regional Tournament
After securing the Indiana Championship last week, Bedford’s 12U Little League All-Stars will advance in the Great Lakes Regional round, with a 2-01 victory over Michigan on Sunday. Bedford, who is in the Elimination Bracket after losing to Illinois 13-01 in their first game of the tournament.
Bedford will play Kentucky (Lexington), after their 6-0 loss to Ohio yesterday, at 1pm today. Ohio and Illinois will battle it out in the Winner’s Bracket.
Bloomington Infrastructure Update
Rogers Family Park dedication
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a dedication and ribbon cutting on Friday, August 4th at 3pm to celebrate the completion of the Rogers Family Park project (formerly known as Goat Farm Park). The improvements to the park, including new walking paths and boardwalks, a permeable paver parking lot, new seating areas, and exterior improvements to the barn were all made possible by a generous donation from the Sherman and Meredith Rogers Family. The donation also commissioned a new piece of public art by Jonathan Racek titled FLEET/ing, which has been installed near the barn. Friday’s dedication will include speakers from the Office of the Mayor, the Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Rogers family. While this marks the substantial completion of the project, the contractor will continue to work on some landscaping items and ongoing native plant restoration efforts into next year. Parking in the area is limited and attendees are urged to park nearby and walk if able.
Rose Hill Cemetery Scatter Garden opens
On Thursday, August 3 the Parks and Recreation Department opened the Rose Hill Cemetery Scatter Garden. The scatter garden creates a place for cremated remains to be scattered, and offers an optional memorial engraving on the granite monument located in the scatter garden area. The scatter garden is located at the site of the old cemetery fountain, which was relocated to the Waldron, Hill, and Buskirk Park in 1991. Contractors and Parks and Recreation staff members worked to restore the original limestone path, install a granite monument and fence, and remove the road that previously circled the area. The site also has opportunities for memorial trees and benches.
Southeast Park Fitness Station being installed
Staff members from Parks and Recreation are currently installing a new community fitness station at Southeast Park near the parking lot and playground. The fitness station was conceived of by representatives of the Arden Place and Sycamore Knolls neighborhoods, who applied for and received a Neighborhood Improvement Grant through the City’s Housing and Neighborhood Development department. The fitness station will be installed and opened for use in the coming weeks.
17th St (Monroe to Walnut)
A multi-use path is being constructed along the north side of 17th St, and accessible sidewalk curb ramps are being installed. The street is being resurfaced and the existing traffic signal at the intersection of 17th St at Madison St/Kinser Pike has been replaced. Construction began in April and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. The intersection of 17th and Kinser Pike has been reopened to traffic. The project is continuing to the west with a closure to eastbound traffic on 17th St from Monroe St to Maple St. More information is available on the project webpage at: bton.in/1D30T
E 3rd St
E 3rd St between Eagleson and Overhill will have pavement markings completed by August 4. Raised pavement markings along the lane lines and any sign work should be completed during the week of August 7. There may be lane restrictions due to work.
Country Club Dr
W Country Club Dr, west of Walnut to the bridge, will have pavement markings completed by August 4. Raised pavement markings along the lane lines and any sign work should be completed during the week of August 7. There may be lane restrictions due to work.
Downtown Curb Ramps, Phase III
This project reconstructed downtown curbs ramps in 14 locations throughout the downtown area, focusing on providing continuous routes. Construction began in early spring and is nearing completion. More information is available on the project webpage at: https://bloomington.in.gov/engineering/projects/dt-curb-ramps-phiii
Resurfacing Projects
During the week of August 7, weather permitting, the Department of Public Works Street Division crews will begin milling & resurfacing on S Franklin Road from W 3rd Street to End of City Maintenance. The Division will prep streets prior to resurfacing and will have restrictions during work hours (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Signage will be posted. View an interactive map of 2023 paving projects at: bton.in/tpNzZ
Celebrate 12th Annual Wrapped in Love public art display
Middle Way House and the City of Bloomington are pleased to announce their upcoming event, the Wrapped in Love Kickoff Celebration, honoring the 12th annual tree sweater public art display. This year, Middle Way House is partnering with the City of Bloomington’s Office of the Mayor. Since 2012, Wrapped in Love tree sweaters have been prominently displayed on trees in the heart of Bloomington from October 1st through the end of the year to raise awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The City of Bloomington is now collaborating with Middle Way House to use Wrapped in Love as a platform to deliver City messages opposing violence, trafficking, and discrimination, and celebrating our community’s history and values of education, kindness, civility, and equality.
Join Middle Way House and the City on Thursday, October 12th, at 5:30pm at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St. Enjoy food and refreshments from local vendors, learn about Middle Way House’s services, and celebrate the 12th annual Wrapped in Love tree sweater display! Tickets are available for purchase at givebutter.com/wrappedinlovekickoff.
This Week in Hoosier History
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1853 – Monks of the Order of St. Benedict purchased land in Spencer County for St. Meinrad’s Seminary and Abby.
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