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From 16 to 26: how nicotine stays with you

By: Annika Harshbarger Vapes, cigars, Cheyennes, chewing tobacco and Zyn, all products that Taylor Brandenberger has used during his 10 year relationship with nicotine. Middle School Nicotine has been present in one form or another in Taylor’s life from a young age, starting with his dad. It wasn’t until his dad decided to quit that he found out. “I accidentally …

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Bring It On! – February 24, 2020

Hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea welcome Bloomington Police Chief Mike Diekhoff and Beverly Calender-Anderson, Director of the Community and Family Resources Department. They are here to discuss their contributions to Bloomington’s 4th Annual Public Safety Report, which covers topics ranging from police personnel recruitment, training, crime statistics, and data about the substance abuse problem. The Public Safety Report also …

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Monroe County Criminal Justice Reform: Interview with Prosecutor Erika Oliphant

Monroe County is considering a new pre-trial diversion program. WFHB Assistant News Director Sarah Vaughan speaks with Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant about the program, which could be in place as early as this fall. County officials are working together to reform the county’s criminal justice system. County commissioners have hired two consutanting groups to help with that effort. Commissioner …

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