This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, October 16th, 2023. Later in the program, WFHB News spoke with protestors against the proposal of the Bicentennial Gateway Tower in Millers Showers Park last Tuesday. More in today’s show. That’s local election volunteer Stacy Williams, putting a call out for poll workers for the upcoming city election. Find out how you …
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You’re listening to the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. Later in the program, we have Disabulletin – where we cover the top stories impacting the disability community across the country and around the world – hosted by Abe Shapiro. More in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil Bub’s Lil Show – …
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884 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Monday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. There were 7 reported deaths, including one in Monroe County. Locally, Monroe County saw 7 new confirmed cases yesterday, while Lawrence County saw 2. Brown County reported no new cases. Pantry 279 will be closed today, August 11th, due to issues …
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The Monroe County Solid Waste Management District Board continues to explore composting as a way to reduce the trash sent to landfills. The board met with area trash and compost haulers, last week. The talks were part of an ongoing discussion about whether to expand residential pickup, explore commercial options, or create drop off sites. Solid Waste Management Director Tom …
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The City of Bloomington Common Council is meeting this evening to vote on the proposal to demolish and rebuild the Fourth Street Garage. City administrators are asking the council to approve issuing an $18.5 million bond for a new garage, to replace the the current one. The original plan was to repair the downtown parking garage, at a cost of …
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Indiana voters were advised this week that some absentee ballots may be rejected by elections officials; City of Bloomington officials continue to examine the cost of repairing the Fourth Street garage versus reconstructing it; Monroe County officials have discovered the way they fund the annual county fair isn’t strictly legal. FEATURE City of Bloomington Public Works Director Adam Wason says international restrictions …
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A recent report from structural engineers is prompting Bloomington officials to consider rebuilding the Fourth Street garage. Bloomington’s Public Works Director Adam Wason told the Board of Public Works on Tuesday,the garage is over 30 years old, but was expected to have a 50-year lifespan.
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Bloomington residents near the Grimes and Walnut Street sewer replacement project will have to bear another month of night time drilling. Last week, the Bloomington Board of Public Works gave its permission for contractor ISI Incorporated to work 24 hours a day for two weeks, excluding weekends. The City of Bloomington Utilities is replacing the sewer lines in the area, …
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The Bloomington Board of Public Works is offering financial incentives to contractors, in an attempt to expedite construction projects. City of Bloomington Planning Director Adam Wason said the city and county will split the cost of an incentive package for contractor CLR Construction to complete a Monroe County bridge project on Country Club Dr. before the original completion date of …
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