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Beleaguered Attorney General Calls for Civility

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has written an opinion piece, calling for civility and unity in politics, and in day to day life. The state’s highest ranking law enforcement official is releasing the editorial in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Kennedy was slain in Dallas in 1963, on live television by Lee Harvey Oswald. …

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Daily Local News – November 19, 2018

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has written an opinion piece, calling for civility and unity in politics, and in day to day life; Top Republican legislative leaders say they don’t expect lawmakers will take any action toward removing Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill from office; Indiana lawmakers and businesses are pushing for an increase in the state’s cigarette taxes; Another …

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Activate! – Chuck Beckett : WFHB Community Radio

The “community” in WFHB volunteer-powered community radio was a strong draw for Chuck Beckett as he was looking for a place to give back as a volunteer in his retirement. The atmosphere and people at the station reminded him of his time years ago at his college radio station. From music to news to community features and activities, he has …

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Inside Outdoors – November 17, 2018

Buddy Bill, Rich Reardin, and Don Jordan are the hosts. Lake Monroe Report, Salvation Army toy drive from 2-7 at the old Buddy Bills Bait Barn on Moffet lane, RIP Roy Clark, discussion about the California fires, smoke coming all the way across country, mountain lion tracks found in southern indiana, story about a friend of Don’s who found tracks, …

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November 16, 2018: A Life in Resistance- A Conversation with Kathleen Rumpf

This week, we listen to Kathleen Rumpf share her stories of her time inside FMC Carswell, a United States federal prison in Fort Worth, Texas for female inmates with special medical and mental health needs. Kathleen shares her experiences and wisdom from her time with the Catholic Workers, where she participated in the plowshares movement, along with other anti-prison activism. …

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BloomingOUT – Amanda Barge – November 15th, 2018

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Tonight we have Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge on to talk about her recent announcement this Tuesday Amanda Barge is considering running to replace Hamilton as mayor in the 2019 city elections.  Amanda was born and raised in Bloomington and is married with two children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Gender Studies from Indiana University and then a master’s …

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Daily Local News – November 15, 2018

Indiana has released accountability grades for schools within the state, but more than half of the schools within the Monroe County Community School Corporation don’t yet have grades; Indiana is reporting the first death of a resident, due to influenza this year; An ice storm that hit parts of Indiana created hazardous roads conditions that contributed to one motorist’s death, shut …

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Bloomington’s Sofra Cafe closed for unpaid taxes

Bloomington’s Sofra Cafe was closed last week by the Indiana Department of Revenue for 18 thousand dollars in unpaid taxes. The Turkish restaurant, located at 340 S. Walnut St., is owned and operated by Naciye and Mehmet Akgun, a married couple. Mehmet says they’re waiting to hear back from the state on how much they need to pay the state …

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MCCSC Appeals 13 Schools Accountability Grades

Indiana has released accountability grades for schools within the state, but more than half of the schools within the Monroe County Community School Corporation don’t yet have grades. Neither does the overall school district. That’s because MCCSC is appealing grades for 13 out of its 21 schools. Until those appeals are voted on by the state board, those schools and …

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Unusually Early Flu Death Hits Indiana

The first flu death in Indiana came unusually early this year. The Indiana State Department of Health reports the state’s first victim died on November 2nd. ISDH reports the victim was 65 years old or older. They do not release personal details about flu victims. The death came five weeks earlier than the first death of last year’s flu season. Indiana …

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