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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 21st, 2024. Later in the program, the Bloomington Plan Commission gave a positive recommendation for a rezone request for a Planned Unit Development that would cover 140 acres and 4,250 dwelling units on the Southwest side of Bloomington. More in today’s headlines. Also coming up in the next half hour, we …

Our host Minerva chats with Martha Shedd, Homeowner Services Director from Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, who shared information about Habitat mission, ways to volunteer and to apply to their programs,  inviting people to work together in partnership, building houses with families in need of safe, affordable housing.

State legislature begins second half of current session with over 400 bills to consider; proposed bill would tax AirBnBs; pollution clean-up site at Griffy Lake water treatment plant requires security against daily trespassers; Habitat for Humanity plans new house on W. 11th st; City completes installation of solar panels at Dimension Mill. FEATURE The Hardwood Strategy Report, commissioned by the …

The City of Bloomington plans to distribute $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, this year.  The Community Kitchen, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank are to receive $25,000 dollars each, for emergency needs; Monroe County United Ministries and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington are in line to receive non-emergency funds.  The city annually receives Community Development Block Grant …

An Indiana State Police employee was arrested yesterday afternoon; A Texas company says one of its pipelines spilled more than 8,000 gallons of jet fuel into a river near Decatur; A land transfer between Monroe County and Habitat for Humanity is moving forward; Monroe County CASA begins its fall advocate training on October 18th FEATURE WFHB Correspondent Annie Aguiar speaks with Bloomington Area …

An affordable housing development planned for the former Thomson plant property, located off South Rogers St, is moving forward. Monroe County Commissioners approved an agreement yesterday transferring up to 14 acres of the 84 acres property to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. According to County Attorney Jeff Cockerill, the transfer will come in two phases: a four acre phase …

Darryl Neher is the new Chief Executive Officer for Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County; Indiana has reached a settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk for its medication, Victoza; The Monroe County Schools Corporation will cancel its contract with bus service provider Auxilio; The Lotus Education and Arts Foundation is raising funds for its new headquarters on South Rogers Street. …

One local family struggled to pay rent in Bloomington’s housing market dominated by students. Habitat for Humainty helped the family make ends meet. The story was produced by a partnership between WFHB and an Indiana University journalism class.

Don Westerhaus previously volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Iowa, and after retiring to Bloomington became active in Habitate for Humanity of Monroe County. In this week’s Activate! – listen as Don describes how impactful Habitat’s work is with family’s in need, and describes his own growth and satisfaction gained from the many roles he has fulfilled as a Habitat …

The Bloomington Plan Commission heard details this week about a proposed student housing complex planned for North Dunn Street. The proposed 746 bedroom complex would include fully furnished studio apartments, as well as larger apartments and and townhomes; The Bloomington Chapter of Habitat for Humanity began its seventh annual Builder’s Blitz on Monday; Fifteen teachers and school administrators have been …