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Bloomington seeks to establish tech district
Bloomington, Indiana – The city of Bloomington is seeking federal funds to establish a technology center in the city’s downtown Trades District. The city says the proposed Trades District Technology Center will support regional employment growth…
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MERCER, IU SET OUT TO MAINTAIN MLB PIPELINE
A recent infusion of Indiana alums into the MLB ranks has certainly been noticed back in Bloomington. “It does create such a great positive energy and excitement around the program every day,” IU coach Jeff…
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Monroe County voters can cast early-voting ballots in person starting Oct. 6
Monroe County, Indiana – Those registered to vote in Monroe County can participate in early voting starting at8 a.m. Oct. 6 at Election Central in Bloomington. Election Central is located at 401 W. 7th St.,…
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Classic Lanes Bowling Center
Bowling by the game, air hockey, and arcade games-what’s not to love? Classic Lanes has a variety of options for bowling, including bumper lanes for the bowlers who are just starting out. They also offer party…
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Catalent expanding again in Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana – New Jersey-based Catalent Inc. is once again adding to its operations in Monroe County. The company is investing $14 million to acquire a facility in Bloomington it says will be used for early-phase…
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Pottery House Studio
If your family is full of crafty kids, you’ll want to try your hand at creating some memorable pieces at Pottery House Studio. The studio offers all-ages pottery classes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, as well…
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IU president will recommend removal of former president Jordan’s name from Bloomington campus
Bloomington, Indiana – Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will recommend that former IU president David Starr Jordan’s name be removed from campus, according to a press release from the university. McRobbie intends to make his…
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Bloomington City Council endorses two BLM street murals to be installed in October
Bloomington, Indiana – The Bloomington City Council voted 8-0-1 Wednesday to endorse the installation of two street murals in October that will say “Black lives matter.” Following dozens of cities across the country, the Banneker Community…
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Bloomington teachers, supporters rally against in-person teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bloomington, Indiana – More than 30 people attended a “Teachers vs. COVID rally” on Tuesday in front of Monroe County Community School Corporation’s Education Resource Center, where the school board meeting was being held later…
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Fire destroys 5 houses; 2 with minor damage
Bloomington, Indiana – Three houses in Bloomington are either a “complete loss” or suffered “heavy damage” after a string of fires, according to the Bloomington Fire Department. Monday afternoon, firefighters were called to the 3500…