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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 13th, 2023.
Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze sat down with Woodie Bessler and Anne Hedin, both members of the Center for Sustainable Living or CSL, to talk about their efforts to promote renewable energy alternatives and ways to make solar power more affordable and accessible for local low-income households. More in today’s feature report.
That’s longtime local theater volunteer Isadore James Torry talking about his passion for bringing characters to life to tell impactful stories. We’ll hear more from him later in the show on a new episode of Activate!, featuring real people working for positive change in our community.
But first, your daily headlines:
Monroe County Commissioners Hear Covid-19 and Flu Update, Noise Violation
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on March 8th, Health Department Director Lori Kelley gave an update on Covid-19 rates in the community, and a new at-home flu and Covid test she shared will be available soon.
Commissioner Penny Githens asked if the test would be able to differentiate between the three viruses. Kelley said it can.
During Public Comment Sara Gale Tala shared a noise complaint she has with the Porthole Restaurant. She has struggled to receive assistance with enforcing the noise ordinance, and asked if the commissioners could help.
Commissioner Julie Thomas asked County Attorney Jeff Cockerill to speak with her to see what can be done.
Next, the commissioners heard from Director of Emergency Management Jamie Neibel, who asked the commissioners to approve the purchase of a 12-month subscription to Salamander Technologies to help their department keep track of their inventory.
The commissioners approved funding for the subscription unanimously.
The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting will be held on March 15th.
Feature Reports:
WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze sat down with Woodie Bessler and Anne Hedin, both members of the Center for Sustainable Living or C-S-L, to talk about their efforts to promote renewable energy alternatives and ways to make solar power more affordable and accessible for local low-income households. SIREN and Solar For All are projects under C.S.L’s umbrella nonprofit. We turn to Zyro Roze for more.
Up next, we have Activate – narratives from people making positive change – done in collaboration with the Bloomington Volunteer Network. In this episode, longtime community theater volunteer Isadore James Torry talks about his passion for bringing characters to life to tell impactful stories. Activate! features real people working for positive change in our community.
This segment 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].
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 Zyro Roze.
Activate is produced by Chad Carrothers.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
