{"id":10484,"date":"2024-08-29T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=10484"},"modified":"2024-09-04T08:54:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T08:54:53","slug":"local-news-headlines-august-29-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=10484","title":{"rendered":"Local News Headlines: August 29, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Local-News-Headlines.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"176\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proposed new Economic Development District<br><\/strong>Some Local Elected Officials have\u00a0endorsed the establishment of a new Economic Development District (EDD) in South Central Indiana which would include Brown, Monroe, and Owen Counties. In a letter sent to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration it was highlighted that this area offers robust life sciences, higher education, technology, and defense sectors, as well as possessing a historical significance in the limestone industry, which has shaped the region for over two centuries. \u2018 Bloomington&#8217;s Mayor Thompson believes that this potential new economic region will be better positioned to apply for future funding opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Track Finals to be moved from IU to Indianapolis<br><\/strong>The Indiana High School Athletic Association has decided to move the June Indiana State Track Meet from Indiana University, where it has been for 19 of the past 21 years, to North Central High School. North Central has recently completed renovations to its facility which include a 10-lane track, videoboard, two-story press box, and seating for 4,000 spectators. This year\u2019s event will take place June 6<sup>th<\/sup> and 7<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INTIME Portal for the IRS<br><\/strong>The Indiana Department of Revenue&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaW50aW1lLmRvci5pbi5nb3YvZVNlcnZpY2VzL18vIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDgyOC45OTY0NjY3MSJ9.69vcP5Zse9jCA2oqG6QxZq0racABhOXPANx3I4COA3Q\/s\/502438817\/br\/248195237870-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer portal INTIME<\/a>\u00a0now features a keybot that helps taxpayers with some frequently asked questions regarding how to navigate INTIME.\u00a0Ask Indy is a Keybot that allows customers to type in simple questions and receive guidance on where to find what they need. Customers who may have specific tax questions can message Department of Revenue directly by sending a secure message using\u00a0the new portal, which can be accessed on the DOR\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Former Nashville Sherrif dismissed for alleged safety concerns<br><\/strong>It is being reported that the Former Nashville, Indiana Police Chief Heather Burris was removed from her position due to safety concerns over inadequate staffing and her residing a significant distance away from town. Nashville Town Council members have stated that Burris did not have a current contract, and that Sergeant Daniel Scott Bowling is now the Department\u2019s interim leader while they search for a permanent chief<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IU Researcher obtains 200K for Alzheimer&#8217;s virtual reality project<br><\/strong>An Indiana University Indianapolis researcher will receive $200,000 from the Alzheimer\u2019s Association to advance the use of virtual reality to help individuals with Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementias. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.iu.edu\/live\/profiles\/2096-hee-tae-jung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hee-Tae Jung<\/a>, an assistant professor of health informatics at the IU Luddy School will leady the project in hopes to \u00a0develop a VR-based solution so individuals can practice basic skills, in a safe environment, with minimal oversight from a caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>La Fiesta del Oto\u00f1o is September 21st<br><\/strong>La Fiesta del Oto\u00f1o will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion in Bloomington. 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