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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, December 18th, 2023.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin discusses the Polar Bear Plunge at the Paynetown State Recreation Area at Lake Monroe. More in today’s feature report.
That’s Lauren Fulford from the Bloomington office of Big Brothers Big Sisters. She’s got a waitlist of “littles” hoping Santa will bring them a “big.” Learn more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Monroe County Commissioners
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on December 13th, Health Department Director Lori Kelley gave an update on Covid-19, Influenza and Salmonella.
Later, the Commissioners approved an agreement with Burgess and Niple for a Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Penny Githens noted that the county would not have to pay the full one hundred thousand dollars. Highway Director Lisa Ridge said she was correct and elaborated on how the cost would be split up.
M-P-O Staff Patrick Martin explained why the Metropolitan Transportation Plan is necessary.
Commissioner Julie Thomas explained to the public what the transportation plan would cover. Martin added that the plan would also look on the outskirts of the city as well.
The commissioners approved the agreement unanimously.
The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting will be held on December 20th.
Monroe County Council
The Monroe County Council met on December 12th. County Attorney Jeff Cockerill presented a request for approval of a tax abatement for Nhance Semiconductors, Inc.
President of NHanced Semiconductors, Bob Patti spoke to the council about the business.
Local Journalist Dave Askins asked how much the tax abatement would amount to. Cockerill said they would have paid 8.8 million in taxes over the ten year period.
Council Member Geoff Mckim asked about where the tax revenue would go if they didn’t approve the abatement. Cockerill responded.
Council Member Marty Hawke asked about how much water the plant would need. Patti responded.
The Council voted to unanimously approve the tax abatement for NHanced Semiconductors.
The Monroe County Council will meet again on January 9th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin discusses the Polar Bear Plunge at the Paynetown State Recreation Area at Lake Monroe. That’s coming up next in his weekly column on the WFHB Local News.
What some kids really want this holiday season is a true friend. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana has a waitlist of “littles” hoping Santa will bring them a “big.” Lauren Fulford has the details on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Kade Young.
Activate is produced by Chad Carrothers and Michelle Moss.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
