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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 10th, 2024.
Later in the program, local journalist Dave Askins of the B-Square Bulletin provides an editorial on the Bloomington City Council’s latest initiative to make changes to city code when it comes to public comment. More in today’s feature report.
That’s Ryan Jochim from Hoosier Hills Food Bank, distributing five million pounds of food to local pantries every year. Find out how you can help meet this critical need in our community later in the show on a new episode of Activate! But first, your daily headlines.
Monroe County Commissioners
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on June 5th, the commissioners read two proclamations, one proclaiming June 2024 as Pride Month in Monroe County, and the other proclaiming June 7th, 2024 as Gun Violence Awareness Day.
During department updates, Election Supervisor Kylie Moreland informed the commissioners that the Election Board meeting was canceled and shared updates from County Clerk Nicole Brown and the Election Board.
Later in the meeting the commissioners considered a resolution that would establish an Opioid Settlement Application Review Board.
County Attorney Jeff Cockerill explained the reasoning behind the creation of the board.
Commissioner Penny Githens thanked the working group that initiated the application process.
County Attorney Molly Turner-King spoke on behalf of council members who wanted to decrease the number of board positions to ensure that members of the board are not in a position that would be applying for the funds.
Thomas noted that once the board is created that they can change the number of appointees.
Githens commented that it is important to have appointees with experience be a part of the review process.
County Council Member Pete Iverson spoke during public comment on the resolution, and informed the public about submission deadlines for the application.
Cockerill informed the commissioners about who is able to apply.
The commissioners voted to table the resolutions until their meeting on June 26th, 2024.
Feature Report:
Up next, local journalist Dave Askins of the B-Square Bulletin provides an editorial on the Bloomington City Council’s latest initiative to make changes to city code when it comes to public comment. We turn to Dave Askins for more.
Food pantries are critical resources for families struggling to afford groceries, but where do food pantries get their food? The Hoosier Hills Food Bank keeps the shelves stocked at many south central Indiana pantries, distributing five million pounds of food every year. And it’s not just canned and boxed food either – the food bank sources fresh meat and dairy, and even grows thousands of pounds of produce themselves. Volunteer coordinator Ryan Jochim needs your help meeting this critical need in our community. Find out how on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Dave Askins.
Activate is produced by Chad Carrothers and Michelle Moss.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
