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Concerns raised over new Bloomington library branch location in Batchelor Forest

By Ty Vinson · Sunday, March 22,2020 2:03 p.m.

Thousands of trees were planted in a 10-acre field for more than a decade.

No confirmed cases of coronavirus in Monroe County as of Friday

By Shelby Anderson · Friday, March 13,2020 7:35 p.m.

Coronavirus testing is reserved for those in critical risk.

Monroe County schools close for two weeks after potential COVID-19 exposure

By Kyra Miller · Thursday, March 12,2020 9:45 p.m.

All schools will be closed until March 27.

Monroe County Health Department's advice to avoid contracting coronavirus

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, March 12,2020 9:37 p.m.

The elderly and people with compromised immune systems are the most at risk.

Bloomington senior living centers restrict visitors due to coronavirus concerns

By Ty Vinson · Thursday, March 12,2020 6:09 p.m.

Bell Trace Senior Living Community has restricted outside visitors aside from extreme circumstances.

Bloomington, county residents criticize city decisions on tax to create sustainability fund

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, March 12,2020 11:06 a.m.

Some commenters said the city was trying to make decisions for the county.

Monroe County Health Administrator encourages remote work, changes to sick leave

By Kyra Miller · Wednesday, March 11,2020 10:29 p.m.

She said employers and organizations should cancel or postpone nonessential large gatherings.

IU Health app offers virtual coronavirus screenings

By Kyra Miller · Tuesday, March 10,2020 6:10 p.m.

The app offers free virtual screenings for COVID-19.

Bloomington's controversial Fourth Street garage redesign approved

By Joey Bowling · Monday, March 9,2020 11:05 p.m.

Construction is slated to begin in July and finish in July of 2021.

New scooter company coming to Bloomington this spring

By Shelby Anderson · Monday, March 9,2020 10:29 p.m.

The new scooters will have changeable, rechargeable batteries.

Bloomington Transit reduces campus bus routes for spring break

By Cate Charron · Monday, March 9,2020 4:30 p.m.

Over half of Bloomington Transit riders are IU students.

Bloomington CVS, Target, Kroger see effects of coronavirus outbreak scare

By Ty Vinson · Sunday, March 8,2020 5:46 p.m.

Stores have had to turn people looking for hand sanitizer away.

Bloomington mayor, environmental experts discuss proposed income tax increase

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, March 5,2020 11:19 p.m.

The tax is proposed to be raised by 0.5%.

Bloomington seeking applicants for farmers market advisory council

By Ty Vinson · Thursday, March 5,2020 6:07 p.m.

Applications are due 5 p.m. April 3.

High school student’s podcast 'Autism Rocks and Rolls' strives to change perceptions of autism

By Susie Kim · Thursday, March 5,2020 2:05 p.m.

Sam Mitchell, 17, started the podcast in October 2019.

Bloomington City Council passes high-density housing proposal

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, March 5,2020 12:35 p.m.

Some plan conditions are increased parallel parking and a new bus route.

Monroe County Public Library approves new southwest branch

By Ty Vinson · Wednesday, March 4,2020 8:34 p.m.

The new branch is scheduled to open by 2022.

Five local women honored during Women’s History Month

By Natalie Gabor · Wednesday, March 4,2020 7:37 p.m.

The youngest woman to receive an award is a junior in high school.

No injuries reported in vacant house fire on West Third Street

By Kyra Miller and Shelby Anderson · Tuesday, March 3,2020 11:50 p.m.

It was the second time the house had burned.

Road through Lower Cascades Park to be closed starting March 13 for pilot study

By Ty Vinson · Tuesday, March 3,2020 11:35 p.m.

The project will begin March 13 and end Sept. 30.

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