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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, July 24th, 2023.
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B-Square Bulletin provides a report on a closure of Lower Cascades Park from the media outlet’s “Morning Bulletin.” More in the bottom half of tonight’s program.
Local Girl Scout leader Holly Bales Hall. She’s looking for volunteers to help scouts in Monroe County and Owen County discover, connect, and take action. Hear more later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Monroe County Commissioners
The Monroe County Commissioners met on July 19th. At the meeting, the board approved the B-Tech Fire and Security agreement for the justice building. The agreement will supply the justice building with a replacement of the current swipe lock systems on two doors.
The board also approved an agreement with B-Tech Fire and Security for a replacement of a security camera on the exterior of the Johnson Hardware Building.
The board also approved a quote from Matrix Integration to install hardwired network access for the county jail. The jail will be converting storage space into office space and requires Internet access to these areas.
The Monroe County Government is seeking new copiers to replace the current copiers which are beyond their service life. The board approved an agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions to replace thirty-two copiers. The old copiers will be reserviced rather than sent to a landfill.
The Monroe County Commissioners will meet again on July 26th.
Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees
The Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees met on July 19th. Director of Public Services Josh Wolf gave the monthly Director’s Report.
Board President Chris Harrison commented that she was glad to hear they are working to stock the children’s collection. Wolf responded.
The board discussed the renewal of a contract with Polaris, their catalog system program. Wolf shared the details on their decision to continue to contract with the company.
The board voted unanimously to approve the contract renewal.
The next Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held on August 16th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, local journalist Dave Askins of the B-Square Bulletin provides a report on a closure of Lower Cascades Park from the media outlet’s “Morning Bulletin.” We turn to Dave Askins for more.
Holly Bales-Hall joined Girl Scouts in fifth grade and it was a deeply formative experience for her. Now she pays it forward as the scout leader for her daughter’s troop, helping the next generation of Girl Scouts discover, connect and take action to make the world a better place. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities in the WFHB listening area at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org or by emailing [email protected].
In today’s feature report, WFHB Sports Correspondent Leo Paes reports on the rise of pickleball. While pickleball has become the nation’s fastest growing sport, it has also led to a rise in injuries. Correspondent Leo Paes has more.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Brookelyn Lambright, Yane Sanchez Lopez and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Dave Askins.
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.
