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Mayoral candidates Amanda Barge and John Hamilton spoke at their second debate of the year, last night. The Democracy for Monroe County debate, held at the Monroe County Public Library, heard both Democratic candidates speak about housing, healthcare, jobs, and inter-governmental relations. The debate was moderated by DFMC’s Endorsements Committee Chair, Jada Bee. DFMC is expected to endorse either candidate …

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton gave his state of the city address on Thursday, February 21. Hamilton is a first-term incumbent Democrat, running for re-election this May, against Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge. Hamilton gave his third state of the city address, live from the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. On tonight’s Standing Room Only, Hamilton discusses his administration’s achievements and future challenges.

President Donald Trump will make a trip to Evansville, next week. The President is holding a rally next Thursday, to stump for Republican Senate candidate Mike Braun. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence held a rally for Braun in May, in Elkhart. Braun beat out two Indiana Congressmen for the Republican party’s Senate nomination, in a campaign that garnered national …

The Hoosier Times, a media group which owns several prominent publications in WFHB’s listening area, is cutting 17 jobs at local papers. The Herald-Times of Bloomington’s Managing Editor Bob Zaltsberg made the announcement, in today’s edition. Zaltsberg said the media group, which also owns Bedford’s Times-Mail, Martinsville’s Reporter-Times, and the Spencer Evening World, is cutting over a dozen jobs between …

The Hoosier Times, a media group which owns several prominent publications in WFHB’s listening area, is cutting 17 jobs at local papers; The Indiana State Police were dispatched to the State Road 45/46 Bypass in Bloomington, this morning; Bloomington commuters can expect further traffic restrictions and lane closures, due to three upcoming projects planned for the city’s northwest side. FEATURE …

Owen, Greene, and Monroe Counties are among the highest unemployment rates in the state. The May Indiana Unemployment Report was released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, shows that overall, Indiana’s unemployment rate is relatively low at 3.2 percent, compared to the national average of 3.8 percent, but 40 of the state’s 92 counties have a higher unemployment rate than …

Newly filed court documents are shedding more light on Marsh Supermarkets’ financial troubles; An Indiana official is questioning the Veterans Administration’s plans to shutter 1,000 facilities and leave 4,000 jobs unfilled; Habitat for Humanity helps local family find affordable housing in high-priced Bloomington market; The Board of Directors of the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District has approved a final contract with …

The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for individuals to fill two Special Member seats to serve two-year terms on the Environmental Resources Advisory Council, or ERAC. The ERAC acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Park Commissioners, on policy matters pertaining to the operation of city-managed natural areas or facilities. To fill these positions, …

This week on Interchange, host Trish Kerle speaks with Carrol Krause, author of Showers Brothers Furniture Co: The Shared Fortunes of a Family, a City, and a University and Joe Varga, Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Indiana University and a labor and social justice activist. Since the 1870s, Bloomington has been shaped by the ebb and flow of industrialization …