{"id":1164,"date":"2021-10-04T10:23:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T10:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2022-03-14T09:53:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T09:53:51","slug":"local-news-headlines-october-4-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloomingtonnews.online\/?p=1164","title":{"rendered":"Local News Headlines: October 4, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Another housing development proposal shot down by Monroe County Commissioners<\/strong>
Last week, Monroe County Commissioners ignored the recommendations of their own Planning Department, and rejected the proposed development of 44 acres on Bloomington\u2019s Southside. A 125 housing development off of Victor Pike, adjacent to the Clear Creek walking trail was proposed by Donnie Adkins and Kevin Schmidt, to build middle-income homes during a shortfall of available housing. It should be noted that although the hearing included testimony from local real estate agent experts, one Commissioner denied the existence of the housing shortage because a contact of hers found a home on the site Zillow for $135,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioners cited protentional addition of flooding and the way the area may look in 20 years as their rationale for rejecting this proposal. This is the third rejection this year of a proposed housing project on Bloomington\u2019s Southside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloomington South student taken to Juvenile Detention over firearm<\/strong>
This past Thursday, an unnamed 14 year-old student at Bloomington High School South brought a gun to school. Although the weapon was never used in a threatening manner, school staff were able to take possession of the gun and refer the matter to the Bloomington Police Department, who in turn, referred the case to Juvenile Detention for the charge of possessing a firearm on school property. School Principal Mark Fletcher emailed parents, alerting them to the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to beware of purchasing flood-damaged vehicles
<\/strong>Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosier consumers to watch out for flood-damaged vehicles when shopping for used cars. As a result of the recent Hurricane Ida, tens of thousands of vehicles were likely submerged by flooding. Prior to Hurricane Ida, there were already almost a half million flood-damaged vehicles on U.S. roads. That number is now likely to increase significantly. Flood damage to a vehicle is often catastrophic, and even if the most obvious damage is repaired, the vehicle can suffer long-lasting effects. Besides cosmetic and engine damage, floods can short out a vehicle\u2019s electrical system and compromise safety features such as airbags and anti-lock brakes. Floods also can cause mold and mildew infestation that can result in health issues for passengers long after a vehicle was submerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a vehicle is flood damaged, its title should be branded as \u201csalvage\u201d or \u201cflood damage,\u201d and such a title brand must be disclosed in writing to a purchasing consumer. However, some flood-damaged vehicles lack such a title brand due to fraudulent activity. Such unbranded vehicles will be moved to states throughout the country, including Indiana, and sold to unsuspecting consumers. With the current shortage of used car inventory, unscrupulous sellers will likely be even more aggressive in pushing flood-damaged vehicles onto the market. To reduce the risk of unknowingly purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle, consumers should follow these steps prior to making a transaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n