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New Hoosier daily high of 8,514 coronavirus cases, city of Bloomington employees contribute to count
Through Nov. 14, the city of Bloomington had logged 17 confirmed coronavirus cases among its employees. On Thursday, the city issued two separate press releases announcing the 35th and 36th positive tests among city employees. That made for 19…
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Two MCCSC Students Win Bill Of Rights Contest
Monroe County, Indiana – On Wednesday night two Monroe County Community School students were recognized for winning a Bill of Rights contest. The United States Courts of Appeals along with the United States District Courts…
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Jury Finds Scott Afanador Guilty On All Charges
Bloomington, Indiana – A Lawrence County Superior Court I jury found 43-year-old Scott Afanador guilty of all charges on Thursday. The jury began deliberating at 3:00 p.m., they returned with a verdict at 4:52 p.m. Afanador,…
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The Garret
The Garret is one of the oldest and most ornate limestone buildings in Bloomington. It was originally a limestone headquarters for BG Hoadley Quarries. The building was purchased by the Garrett family in 1974 and filled…
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OPINION: Abortion is a medical procedure, not murder
Abortion is easily one of the most controversial issues in America. Anti-abortion groups commonly label women who choose to terminate pregnancies as “selfish.” But why have these groups ignored the physical and psychological effects of…
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Monroe County Public Library Moves To Curbside Service Only
Bloomington, Indiana – The Monroe County Public Library has moved to curbside services only in response to rising COVID-19 cases. The library does not expect to reopen the building to the public until early to…
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OPINION: A few seconds are left and America needs a Hail Mary: class solidarity
The 2020 election revealed the direness of prioritizing class solidarity above political affiliation. We have become complacent towards an antiquated, oligarchic two-party system fueled by indefinite political hostility. The very backbone of our political system relies upon…
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Bloomington man charged with murder after stabbing, killing mother Saturday evening
Bloomington, Indiana – A Bloomington woman died Saturday night after being stabbed in her home in the 4300 block of South Leonard Springs Road. The Bloomington woman, identified as Dawn Warren, was allegedly stabbed by…
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Second Black Lives Matter Street Mural Scheduled For Installation In 2021
Bloomington, Indiana – The Bloomington Arts Commission and the Banneker Community Center Advisory Council announce that the City’s second Black Lives Matter street mural will be installed in downtown Bloomington on West Sixth Street between…
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Draft climate action plan for Bloomington includes recommendations for 17 changes to local law
Bloomington, Indiana – On Tuesday, Nov. 17, the week before Thanksgiving, a draft of a climate action plan for Bloomington was presented to the city council’s four-member standing committee on climate action and resilience. The…
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