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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 20th, 2023.
Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze asks Kelly Conaway, proprietor of Drift Botanicals about what tips she might give for nontoxic, environmentally responsible options for Green Spring Cleaning. More in today’s feature report.
That’s local business owner Melinda Seader, one of the original “Wonderlab Moms,” reflecting on her family legacy of service to Bloomington culture. We’ll hear more from her 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 Council
The Monroe County Council met on March 14th. During council liaison updates, Council Member Jennifer Crossely shared that she has seen improvements at the jail, and can tell the Sheriff’s department is working on making changes.
Council Member Kate Wilts spoke on her disappointment with the Community Justice Response Committee rapport. Wilts noted that the committee has not been treating each other with the respect they deserve.
During new business, Director of the Monroe County Public Library Grier Carson asked the council to approve of the new appointment to the Board of Trustees.
Council Member Marty Hawke suggested that a county council member be appointed to the library board of trustees as a liaison to better support them.
Council Member Trent Deckard commended the Monroe County Public Library Board of Trustees for their work, and their leadership with the development of the Southwest Branch.
Deckard supported Hawke’s suggestion to appoint a council liaison, and shared that he would be interested in the position.
The council approved the appointment of Christine Hull unanimously. The Monroe County Council will meet again on April 11th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Zyro Roze asks Kelly Conaway, proprietor of Drift Botanicals about her reasons for starting a green cleaning company and what tips she might give for nontoxic, environmentally responsible options for Green Spring Cleaning. 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. Today’s episode features local business owner Melinda Seader, one of the original “Wonderlab Moms,” reflecting on her family legacy of service to Bloomington culture. We turn now to the latest installment of Activate 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 Zyro Roze..
Today’s edition of Activate! was produced by Chad Carrothers, Michelle Moss, Eavan Hanke, and Leah Corcoran.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
