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You’ll probably be driving more as the weather warms — and it’s getting more dangerous. There is an ongoing epidemic of “Road Rage” incidents, and Indiana is one of the worst states for such tragic confrontations. As always, there are some really bad drivers out there…learning how to spot them is the best way to avoid trouble. The statistics are …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 28:28 — 18.3MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreMiddle Way House announces the shutdown of Food Works, a venture to employ victims of abuse; The Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition invites the public to join its annual Spring Conference this Thursday; The Bloomington Plan Commission approves the city’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan;  The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission finalizes plans …

Work will begin on the new interstate that will traverse Bloomington and Monroe County as soon as weather allows. According to Cher Elliott, Indiana Department of Transportation spokesperson at its Vincennes regional office, contractors are to remove trees and other natural obstacles, with attendant remediation, on the right-of-way along section 5 of I-69 before March 31. The section 5 corridor …

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 0:40 — 620.9KB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreOn October 24th, the Monroe County Commission approved spending state grant money to improve 12 railroad crossings. County Highway Department Director Bill Williams said the work will be performed using a grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The improvements will affect railroad crossing warnings at twelve …