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Daily Local News – October 16, 2018

The cities of Bloomington and Columbus announced a multi-million dollar deal to encourage entrepreneurial startups; The Richland Bean Blossom Community School Board has agreed to offer the town of Stinesville its elementary school for one million dollars; The Bloomington Redevelopment Commission has approved a 29 point five million dollar bond that will fund a new Fourth Street garage. FEATURE Indiana Attorney General …

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The Bicentennial Journal – IU in the 1800’s

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, IU historian John Summerlot, talks about Indiana University during the mid 1800s and during the Civil War era. The Bicentennial Journal—looking back on 200 years of history in South Central Indiana. Support for The Bicentennial Journal and WFHB comes from Monroe County and Visit Bloomington. More information about Monroe County’s Bicentennial is available on …

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The Bicentennial Journal – John Summerlot: Richard Owens’ Confederate Monument at IU

In this episode of the Bicentennial Journal, John Summerlot tells about the statue on the IU campus of Union officer Richard Owen. The statue was commissioned by confederate prisoners, and created by a woman sculptor. Richard Owen was a scientist, a geologist, a professor, and an infantry officer. He was also the 1st president of Purdue University. Support for The …

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