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369 Indiana schools — and 94% of the state’s public schools — are requesting hand-held metal detectors for the coming school year; Researchers at Indiana University have developed a new tool to help first-responders determine when and where a landslide may strike; City of Bloomington Utilities Director Vic Kelson reports the new, south central sewer interceptor is flowing; Bloomington residents …

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is slated to attend the soft opening of Hard Truth Hills Distillery, later this week; The opening of Hard Truth Hills in Nashville is the latest development in an ongoing water dispute; Richland Bean Blossom Community School Board unanimously approved lowering its tax service debt rate for 2019; The Indiana State Department of Health is working …

In this episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Guy Loftman tells his story about pledging to an IU fraternity in 1963, quitting the fraternity, and leading the IU student march against the Vietnam war.  He was a founder and president of the IU chapter of SDS (Students for a Democratic Society) and helped form the PRP, (Progressive Reform Party). In 1966, …

In this second episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Trina Sterling tells the story of the John Waldron Arts Center. Originally known as lot 91, the building was constructed in the early 1900’s as Bloomington’s city hall. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website. …

The Monroe County Republican party is holding their party caucus tomorrow; The Indiana Center for Recovery is appealing a fire-code violation it received in late May; State officials are broadening their Silver Alert requirements; The state of Indiana is seeking public input on newly-proposed child support guidelines; City of Bloomington Utilities plans to demolish its old Griffy Lake water plant. …

In this two-part episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Trina Sterling tells the story of the John Waldron Arts Center. Originally known as lot 91, the building was constructed in the early 1900’s as Bloomington’s city hall. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website. …

In this episode of The Bicentennial Journal, Janet Anderson tells about the 19th century club.  Started as a reading club, the group became the Local Council of Women. They founded the hospital and later the library. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website. …

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, Monroe County Parks and Recreation’s Cathy Meyer talks about Karst Farm Park, which started as a ‘poor farm.’ Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal Glenda Murray tells the story of Susan B. Anthony’s visit to Bloomington in the 1880’s to support women’s rights. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, Mary Elftman talks about the experiences of World War I soldiers from Bloomington and Monroe County. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on their website.