Buddy Bill, Rich Reardin, and Don Jordan are the hosts. Buddy Bill and Rich talk about blight on the tomatoes this year, crappie fishing on Lake Monroe and the lake report, highlights from the 4th of July parade, talk about the Monroe County Fair, call in from a listener, poachers eaten by lions in Africa, the old days and living …

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill denied sexual assault allegations against a Democratic lawmaker and three staffers at a legislative party in March, this morning. The allegations were made public by The Indianapolis Star last week, which published a memorandum from an Indianapolis law firm detailing the allegations against the first-term Attorney General. During this morning’s press conference, Hill resisted a …

In this episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Christine Friesel from the Monroe County Public Library tells the story of the disappearance of Ester Beck in February, 1923. Being the daughter of a well known family, the whole town came out to look for her. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information …

Ellen Bergan was inspired to create her own community resource, the Van-Go Mobile Art Studio, when she joined the Monroe County Youth Council in high school. She applied for and received a grant her junior year to get this project going. Ellen uses her passion to bring art to those who need it by bringing professional grade art supplies to …

In light of the ongoing struggles across the country against deportations, family separations, and ICE detention centers, we are sharing an interview we did last year about struggles in Australia against refugee prison camps. In 2002, imprisoned refugees inside Australia’s remote Woomera immigration prison coordinated protests with 2500 supporters who had pitched a No Borders camp outside the facility. This …

Tonight’s guest is Andrew Bare who serves as the Vice President of Operations of GLAST, overseeing the administrative, financial, and strategic planning aspects of the organization. Andrew began serving as a volunteer leader for the organization in October 2017. In addition to volunteering with GLAST, Andrew also serves as a board member for Cincinnati Pride, the Steering Committee of the …

Rev. Forrest Gilmore said the Shalom Community Center’s organization is seeing a reduction in overdose deaths among clients, this year. Gilmore attributes the decline in opioid related deaths to expanded opioid addiction treatment options, and increased homelessness services. In particular, Gilmore pointed to the work of the Indiana Recovery Alliance and the Monroe County Health Department. Of the 15 largest Indiana counties, …

John Tilford scolded revelers during yesterday’s Fourth of July parade and celebrations, on the courthouse square in downtown Bloomington. In particular, Tilford admonished low voter turnout in Monroe county’s primary. Nineteen percent of registered voters cast ballots in that primary election, in Monroe County. Tilford did not get the chance to finish his comments, yesterday; The nearly 40-year career military …

She’s the “Fearless Ringleader” of the Hudsucker Posse and a tireless advocate for all forms of dance in Bloomington. A self-described “flow arts mama” and “am-bad-assador” for hoop arts, Chambers and her spinning, gyrating cohorts have hosted nearly 1000 twice-weekly jams in Bryan Park since 2008. A born performer, she fell in love with the stage as a child and …

Shalom Community Center’s Reverend Forrest Gilmore says his organization is seeing a marked reduction in overdose deaths among clients this year, over last year; The City of Bloomington Utilities is performing fire hydrant maintenance, beginning today and continuing through tomorrow, July 6th; Commuters along the highway 37/ I 69 corridor will face increased traffic restrictions. FEATURE:  John Tilford scolded revelers during yesterday’s …