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Better Beware – Robocalls Rampant

There’s been a huge spike in phony phone calls, and here are the ten most prevalent scams — which pretend to be from real companies. Beware! Credits: Better Beware is Produced by Richard Fish, at Community Radio WFHB in Bloomington, Indiana. Executive Producer is Wes Martin.

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City Faces Criticism For Posting Overdose Addresses

Criticism over the city of Bloomington’s use of private information let officials to call for a closed-door meeting today. The criticism came after Monroe County Commissioner Amanda Barge pointed out on social media that the city is publishing the addresses of overdose victims. Barge expressed outrage over Facebook over the weekend: “Fellow City of Bloomington and Monroe County residents: I …

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Armored Vehicle Arrives

The City of Bloomington received its new armored truck over the weekend. Residents are invited to see the vehicle first-hand, at the city’s new parking facility on 1611 south Rogers Street, at the former site of Artisan Alley, next to the Warehouse. The armored vehicle has been the subject of controversy since the city announced its purchase in February. Area …

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Daily Local News – July 10, 2018

Criticism over the city of Bloomington’s use of private information led officials to call a meeting, today; The City of Bloomington received its new armored truck over the weekend; The Ellettsville Town Council is voicing support for increasing a tax break it gave affordable housing developers, last fall; Indiana is making handheld metal detectors available, at no cost, to every …

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Interchange – A Targeted Divide: Crime, Decline, and the Rise of the Citizen-Protector

For our second show in our three-part series, A Targeted Divide, we bring you “Crime, Decline, and the Rise of the Citizen-Protector: How the Meaning of Citizenship Is Changing in a Nation Awash in Firearms.” In response to economic decline and reductions in services provided by the state, some men are taking the role of the state into their own …

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Bring It On! – July 9, 2018

Clarence Boone and William Hosea welcome Dr. Karen Reid-Renner and Christine Popp PART ONE On tonight’s show, Clarence and William are joined by Dr. Karen Reid-Renner, MD/MDMPH. She joins us to discuss her observations on common maladies that are predominate in the African American community and what lifestyle changes are essential in reversing these troubling trends. PART TWO Lawyer & …

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Brown County to Break Ground on New Performing Arts Center

Brown County is expected to break ground on a new $12 1/2 million performing arts center, tomorrow. The Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center is a joint development by Brown County Commissioners, Brown County Council, and the county’s tourism department. The 2,000 seat, performing arts venue will be located off of Hawthorne Drive, behind the Brown County Health and Living Community. …

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Planned Parenthood Closes Ft. Wayne Clinic

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Planned Parenthood is closing their clinic in Fort Wayne due to intimidation. That’s according to Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky CEO Christie Gillespie. Gillespie made the announcement that Planned Parenthood will close down their Fort Wayne clinic, during a press conference this afternoon in Fort Wayne. Gillespie said Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky laid off four employees at …

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Trump Expected to Announce Supreme Court Nominee

President Donald Trump is expected to announce his nominee for the Supreme Court today. The president’s decision comes after Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announcement two weeks ago, that he will resign at the end of July. Kennedy was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1988. He was the third candidate put forward for approval by then-president Ronald Reagan. Since 2006, Supreme …

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Daily Local News – July 9, 2018

President Donald Trump is expected to announce his nominee for the Supreme Court today; Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is refusing to step down from his post, following sexual assault allegations last week; Planned Parenthood is closing their clinic in Fort Wayne due to intimidation; Brown County is expected to break ground on a new 12 and a half million dollar performing arts …

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