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Penny Zufall’s roots run deep in Owen County. She grew up and graduated from high school there in the 1960s during a time of nationwide cultural unrest. After spending some time in Bloomington and eventually retiring in 2005, she has settled back in Owen County and has discovered daily inspiration through her work as a volunteer for the Spencer Pride …

Phil Stafford has spent his career as a researcher and advocate in the area of aging. Now retired, he has chosen to spend some of his time as a volunteer with the City’s Commission on Aging. The work of the Commission has given him a place to continue his work as a healthy aging advocate. He is a part of …

As a recreational therapy major at Indiana University, Jacklyn Moleski was looking for a place to practice what she was learning in the classroom. She knew that play is paramount for early childhood development and inclusive play allow children with and without disabilities to interact and learn from each other. Her involvement as a volunteer at Kids Play Gym in …

As a staff photographer at The Herald-Times, Jeremy Hogan produced countless front-page images during his 20-year career at the local newspaper. Hogan started at The Herald-Times in 1997. Since then, he’s been the community’s eyes for the some of the biggest events in the area. Gatehouse Media bought The Herald-Times, as well as seven other local newspapers around Indiana, in …

Fatherhood can be a bit daunting for anyone. For Micah Heath, as the new father to a baby with Down Syndrome, the unknowns were becoming overwhelming and the questions endless. When Micah and his family moved to Bloomington two years ago for his new position as the principal at Arlington Heights Elementary School, they knew they needed to find a …

Tom Zoss knows the value of a mentor. Now retired, Tom has had many mentors himself and learning experiences throughout his working life that have given him wisdom and perspective that he is now able to share with those just starting out. Bloomington SCORE provides free and confidential business advice and counseling through its volunteers. As a volunteer for SCORE, …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb announced his proposed state budget today; Sen. (R-Indiana) Mike Braun proposed a bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown; The majority of Bloomington Common Council members voiced their support last night for designating the Maple Heights neighborhood a Historic Conservation District; The Monroe County Council has appropriated $2.4 million to …

Joel McMillan moved to the Bloomington Community to work at Crane, but had some extra time in his schedule and was interested in getting more involved in the community beyond his job. When he heard about the new LifeMentor program through LIFEDesigns, he saw an opportunity to meet new people, broaden his perspectives, and connect to someone through a mentoring …

It all started when Danyele tagged along with a friend to an adoption event for Our Lil’ Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary a few years ago. The dedication of the volunteers and the need that she saw drew her in immediately. She knows that it is impossible to save every dog, but she has seen the difference that …

Donna and Otto Ray didn’t ever expect that they would find themselves behind the scenes as volunteers supporting songwriters in Bloomington. They don’t write songs and only dabbled in playing music. It was a twist of fate and the close connections that Bloomington provides that brought them together four years ago as a couple. Soon, their shared love of original …