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Daily Local News – September 24, 2014

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Organizers of an open streets event got permission September 23rd to move forward with their plans, but not without a struggle; “Rise Above the Mark”, a documentary film focusing on Indiana’s struggles with public school reform will be shown tonight at 6:30 at Bloomington High School North; Jonathan Raff, an associate professor in the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Chemistry is the recipient of the National Science Foundation’s five-year Faculty Early Career Development Award; Indiana University will continue to burn coal indefinitely – WFHB news director Alycin Bektesh has the report.

FEATURE
The League of Women Voters’ Monroe County chapter is hosting a series of candidate forums throughout September, inviting candidates that county voters will see on their ballots this election to introduce themselves to the public. Last night all candidates for Indiana House of Representatives in districts that include Monroe county were invited to Ivy Tech commons for a forum. None of the three incumbents – all republicans – for district 46, 60 or 62 accepted the invitation to participate. The democratic challengers in district 46 and 60 were allowed to make a five minute statement. In district 62 democratic challenger Jeff Sparks and Libertarian Challenger Ashley Keith-Qualkenbush were both present and answered a series of questions from audience members. The opening statements from all candidates present at the forum last night, moderated by WFIU/WTIU News Bureau Chief, here in today’s community report.

BLOOMINGTON BEWARE!
A couple of fake military charities based in Indiana have been busted, and the sad story points up both the importance of supporting our troops and their families, and the urgent need to know who you’re giving your money to.

CREDITS
Anchors: Cathi Norton & Kelly Wherley
Today’s headlines were written by Susan Northleaf
Along with Joe Crawford for CATSweek, in partnership with Community Access Television services.
Our engineers today are Jim Lang and Adam Reichle
Our theme music is provided by the Impossible Shapes.
Managing Producer is Joe Crafword
Executive Producer is Alycin Bektesh.

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