In the wake of the recent death of a Bloomington cyclist and community member, Voices In The Street asked area residents and cyclists if they believe it’s safe to in Bloomington/Monroe County. This episode of Voices In The Street was produced by Mallory Rickbeil.
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The Indianapolis Star political columnist Mathew Tully has passed away at age 49; The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending operating hours next week; The Monroe County Public Library’s adult literacy program has one of the state’s highest awards for library sciences; The final debate between Indiana Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly, Republican challenger Mike Braun, and Libertarian candidate Lucy Brenton is tonight; Residents …
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In this two-part episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Tom Schwoegler, long time coach for the Little 500 bicycle race, talks about being behind the scenes in Bloomington and Monroe County during the filming of Breaking Away. The Academy-Award winning film was made 40 years ago. The Bicentennial Journal—looking back on 200 years of history in South Central Indiana. Support for …
Read More »The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission heard a proposal from Public Investment Corporation for a new roadway to replace Weimer Road, between W. 2nd Street and Tapp Road; The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission approved three Neighborhood Improvement Grants, totaling $17,000; New data shows that Indiana aired more commercials than any other state in the Nation this primary season; Feature: Today is Primary Election Day—we’ll …
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This Friday is the official beginning of Indiana University’s Little 500 bicycle race in Bloomington. Bloomington Police Department Captain Steve Kellams said all officers are on-duty for ‘America’s Greatest College Weekend.’ Around 25,000 visitors and students attend the Little 500 bicycle race and other festivities around the IU Bloomington campus every year. Kellams said the swell in visitors means every …
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The Bloomington Police Department is gearing up for ‘America’s largest college weekend; Members of Bloomington’s Black Lives Matter Chapter are expected to show up at a city council meeting again this evening; The Bloomington Board of Public Works approved an agreement yesterday that could expedite a Monroe County bridge project on Country Club Road by a month; Monroe County Commissioners declared April 20th, …
Read More »A City of Bloomington press release announced that May is National Bikes Month. To celebrate biking, the City’s Planning and Transportation Department will be working with Monroe County Government, IU’s Bicycle Program, and the Monroe County Library to provide several special events. One upcoming event is on Wednesday, May 10th — a six-to-seven mile “Historic District Bike Ride” that will …
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