Bloomingtonian allegedly refused access to photograph traffic accident
*excerpt directly republished from The Bloomingtonian
A woman was struck by a vehicle around 6:17 p.m. near Indiana University. However, obtaining additional details was difficult. When I arrived, I saw a woman lying in the road, attended to by several emergency workers, including the Bloomington Fire Department, IU Lifeline Ambulance workers, and the Indiana University Police Department. The conscious and alert woman was loaded onto a stretcher and placed into an ambulance. Another woman stood on the sidewalk, and a black Audi sedan was stopped in the roadway.
A few minutes later a police officer administered a breathalyzer test to the woman, reporting zeros on the radio.
I captured photos of the injured woman being attended to but was careful not to photograph her face. I took additional photos in case she was seriously injured or died. I avoid displaying photos of deceased individuals or victims’ faces, aiming to carefully show my readers what happened.
While photographing a police vehicle, a young male police officer approached and instructed me to move behind a fire truck. Surrounded by people crossing the street, I found it interesting to be asked to move away from the scene. I asked if the officer was invoking the 25-foot rule passed by the Indiana legislature last year, and he confirmed it. I inquired about potential arrest, and he politely expressed reluctance but made it clear that I would be arrested if I didn’t leave. READ MORE . . .
Monroe County Southside Library closed due to flooding
The following notice was provided by MCPL:
Southwest Branch Update
Monroe County Public Library Southwest Branch
Due to the extreme cold temperatures, one of the exhaust vents froze overnight, leading to large amounts of water being distributed to approximately one-third of the Southwest Branch, including the program lobby, program room, Teen Space, portions of the entrance to the Children’s space, and a small portion of the Adult print area. To prioritize public safety and comfort, the Southwest Branch will be closed until the proper repairs can be made. We estimate that these repairs could take approximately 3 to 4 weeks. While no collections were damaged, we ask that patrons use the Downtown Library, the Ellettsville Branch, and the Bookmobile collections for browsing and placing holds. If you have any holds currently waiting for you at the Southwest Branch, please change your pickup location on our website or contact the Library and request to have those holds routed to the Downtown Library, the Ellettsville Branch, or the Bookmobile for pickup. Until the Southwest Branch reopens, you will need to select one of these three pickup locations.
As we work through repairs, we may reschedule some Southwest Branch programs at either of our other two locations. Please check mcpl.info/calendar for program location changes or contact the Library for information on the location of any upcoming Southwest Branch programs.
We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Southwest Branch soon.
Bloomington invites residents to apply for resident-led traffic calming program
The City of Bloomington 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming grant program is now open, empowering residents to actively contribute to the safety and well-being of their neighborhoods. The program, part of the Traffic Calming and Greenways Program (TCGP), invites residents to collaborate with the City in managing motor vehicle traffic on residential streets. The focus is on implementing traffic calming measures such as speed cushions and speed humps to enhance road safety.
Residents interested in fostering positive change in their community are encouraged to apply for the program using the 2024 Resident-Led Traffic Calming Program guidelines.
Indiana Art Opportunities
- (Jan. 18) NEA Translation Project Grants
- (Jan. 22) Your Art, Our Earth Student Poster Competition
- (Jan. 24) Broad Ripple Art Fair Application
- (Jan. 26) North Dakota Arts Across the Prairie RFQ
- (Feb. 3) 10 Fold Projects Seeks Indiana Artists for ‘Hoosier Love (Who is Your Love)’
- (Feb. 9) Indiana Eclipse Poetry Contest
- (Feb. 11) All Lanes Lead to Indy Art Project
- (Feb. 16) A Fair of the Arts Vendor Application (Bloomington)
- (Feb. 23) Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants
- (Mar. 15) Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
- (Mar. 21) Indy Arts Council Mental Health & Wellness Grants (Central Indiana)
- (May 12) Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award (Statewide)
- B-SIDE Creative Campus Seeks New Residents
- White River State Park Solar Eclipse Vendor Application
- Research: Measuring Artists’ Challenges and Resilience after COVID-19
Job Opportunities:
- Art Barn School of Art Special Needs Class Instructor
- Art Barn School of Art Creative Aging Instructor
- Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Seeking Several Full and Part-time Employees
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Administrative Staff Positions
- Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Auditions: Viola and Flute
- Embassy Theatre Seeking Multiple Positions
This Week in Hoosier History
1844 – University of Notre Dame receives its charter in Indiana. Notre Dame began as a primary and secondary school, but soon received its official college charter from the Indiana General Assembly on January 15, 1844. Under the charter the school was officially named the University of Notre Dame du Lac, which means University of Our Lady of the Lake. Although the university was originally only for male students, the female-only Saint Mary’s College was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross near Notre Dame in 1844. More students attended the college, and the first degrees were awarded in 1849. Additionally, the university was expanded with new buildings allowing more students and faculty to live, study, and eat at the university.
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