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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 12th, 2024.
Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin and Mike Conway, journalism professor at the IU Media School, will be live in the studio to help pitch during WFHB’s Fall Fund Drive. More in the bottom half of our program.
Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Correspondent Jasmine Wright who covers the weekly free speech vigil taking place at Indiana University, in response to the university’s new “expressive activity” policy which bans such civil demonstrations after 11 p.m.
WFHB’s Fall Fund Drive
Today marks the beginning of WFHB’s Fall Fund Drive! Our daily, award-winning news program, WFHB Local News, is your source for staying informed about our community. Each day, our committed volunteers, who are also local residents and students, work tirelessly to cover local government, explore in-depth news features on community issues, and provide you with the latest updates.
Community radio is a rare treasure, and stations with news departments like ours are even rarer. We take immense pride in preserving WFHB’s long-established tradition of a vibrant news and public affairs department. However, to sustain WFHB’s numerous vital local news and public affairs programs, we need your help.
You are the heartbeat of community radio, and your pledge today can help us keep it thriving. Our goal for today’s broadcast is to secure $200 in support of our Fall Fund Drive. Your contribution can make a significant impact. Simply dial 812-323-1200 and make a pledge as soon as possible. Once again, that’s 812-323-1200. Alternatively, you can visit our website and click on the prominent red donate button to pledge your invaluable support.
Thank you for being a loyal listener and for generously supporting WFHB, your beloved community radio station. Together, we can ensure our community stays connected and well-informed.
Monroe County Board of Commissioners
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners met for their regular session on September 4th. The commissioners heard a presentation from the consulting firm DLZ regarding a site analysis for a potential location for the new jail. DLZ Project Manager Scott Carnegie gave the presentation on the North Park Property.
President and CEO of VET Environmental Engineering Sara Hamidovic provided a rundown on the Phase II environmental study on the North Park property.
Hamidovic walked through the environmental consultant’s wetland assessment for the property on West Hunter Valley Road.
Next, the Commissioners heard a service agreement with TK Elevator Corp. for elevator door maintenance and repairs at the current county jail. County Fleet and Building Manager Richard Crider presented the agreement.
Commissioners Penny Githens and Julie Thomas emphasized that this agenda item means more costs for upkeep at the current jail.
The commissioners approved the agreement by a 2-0 vote. The commissioners then heard a change order for Phase II of an environmental study for the potential jail site. The total amount of the agreement would cost $7,753.50. The commissioners approved the change order by a unanimous vote. The Monroe County Commissioners will meet again on September 11th.
Feature Report:
And now, we turn to WFHB Correspondent Jasmine Wright who covers the weekly free speech vigil taking place at Indiana University. The vigil is in response to the university’s new “expressive activity” policy which bans such civil demonstrations after 11 p.m. The vigil takes place after 11 p.m. violating the policy. For more, we turn to Jasmine Wright.
Then, we heard from local journalist Dave Askins of the B Square Bulletin and Mike Conway, journalism professor at the IU Media School, about the importance of local news and how to support WFHB during our Fall Fund Drive.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Kade Young and Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Jasmine Wright.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
