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The Monroe County Public Library’s podcast series Girls Sound it Out! launched a new episode this summer. WFHB’s Macy Evans sat down with Jeannette Lehr, the library’s digital creativity specialist, to talk about how the library supports young podcasters. We’ll also hear a segment from Girls Sound it Out! For more information on the library’s digital creativity center, visit mcpl.org/levelup.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is in Bloomington, this afternoon. Hill was invited to speak at the Monroe County Public Library by local Republican group, the Grassroots Conservatives. Hill is expected to speak at the library at 7 p.m. Grassroots Conservatives organizer, Robert Hall said the organization invited the state AG to share his accomplishments. Gov. Eric Holcomb, and fellow …

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is the Grassroots Conservatives’ guest speaker, at their Monroe County Public Library meeting, this evening; President Donald Trump nominated former Indiana Republican Congressman Todd Rokita to the Amtrak board of Directors, last week; America’s newest national park, Indiana Dunes National Park,  is now accepting reservations; Tomorrow begins the first of the three day Bloomington Black …

Mayoral candidates Amanda Barge and John Hamilton spoke at their second debate of the year, last night. The Democracy for Monroe County debate, held at the Monroe County Public Library, heard both Democratic candidates speak about housing, healthcare, jobs, and inter-governmental relations. The debate was moderated by DFMC’s Endorsements Committee Chair, Jada Bee. DFMC is expected to endorse either candidate …

Local jazz musician Monika Herzig says mentoring is crucial for teenage girls who want to play or sing jazz. That’s why Herzig is in her second year hosting Jazz Girls Day clinics around Indiana. As Herzig explains to Assistant News Director Sarah Vaughan, it’s all about creating a safe space for girls to collaborate, explore, and just be themselves. The …

Erin Tuttle is the author of Deconstructing the Administrative State: The Fight for Liberty. She was the guest speaker of the November 29, 2018 meeting of the Grassroots Conservatives. Tuttle presented arguments against government bureaucracy, from the Monroe County Public Library. Her lecture was filmed by CATS – Community Access Television Services. This episode of Standing Room Only was produced …

City of Bloomington consultants Clarion Associates presented ongoing updates to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance at the Monroe County Public Library, on November 27. The UDO is a guiding document, necessary for the city to re-tool its Comprehensive Master Plan, which guides development across the city. Residents can submit comments on the city of Bloomington’s Planning and Transportation Department website …

The Indianapolis Star political columnist Mathew Tully has passed away at age 49; The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending operating hours next week; The Monroe County Public Library’s adult literacy program has one of the state’s highest awards for library sciences; The final debate between Indiana Democratic Senator Joe Donnelly, Republican challenger Mike Braun, and Libertarian candidate Lucy Brenton is tonight; Residents …

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly weighed in on the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh; Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s proposed one billion dollar infrastructure plan did not seek input from the state’s legislature; Second Lady Karen Pence will be in Indiana tomorrow; The Second Annual South Central Indiana Opioid Summit begins tomorrow; Electric scooters have popped up at bike racks across Bloomington; The …

On September 13, Building a Thriving Compassionate Community held a community conversation about Indiana’s high maternal mortality rate. The United States has the highest maternal death rate in the developed world. Indiana is among five worst U.S. states, to be a mother. Panelists included psychiatrist Camila Arnaudo, nurse Kelly Norris, and maternity and child-health advocate Georg’ann Cattelona. The community conversation …