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This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.
In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Ruth Flegmann reported on a protest and march criticizing Indiana University’s response to recent acts of discrimination. More in today’s feature report.
Also coming up in the next half hour, we have Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro. But first, your local headlines:
Monroe County Commissioners
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on March 1st Health Department Director Lori Kelley gave an update on Covid-19 and flu transmission in the county.
Commissioner Penny Githen congratulated the Health Department staff for their work searching for grant funding to fight opioid issues in the county.
Next, Highway Department Director Lisa Ridge shared that they are starting construction on the Bicentennial Pathway Project this week.
Next the Commissioners voted on a contract with Susan Brackney for communications services. County Attorney Jeff Cockerill explained what services would entail.
Monroe County Council Member Marty Hawke asked what the purpose of the contract was. Cockerill responded.
Commissioners’ Administrator Angela Purdie shared that the position was approved in the budget that passed the Monroe County Council.
The commissioners unanimously approved the contract.
The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting will be held on March 8th.
Feature Report:
In today’s feature report, WFHB Correspondent Ruth Flegmann reported on a protest and march criticizing Indiana University’s response to recent acts of discrimination. Flegmann has more.
Now it’s time for Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro. We turn to Shapiro for more.
Up next, we have Lil Bub’s Lil Show – a co-production between Lil Bub’s Big Fund and WFHB. We turn now to that segment.
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 Ruth Flegmann.
Lil Bub’s Lil Show is produced by Christine Brackenhoff and Stacy Bridavsky.
Disabulletin is produced by Abe Shapiro.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
