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City announces redevelopment plan for downtown land

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Oct. 11,2012 12:53 a.m.

The City of Bloomington invited community members to participate in planning workshops Tuesday to gain feedback on redevelopment plans for recently acquired downtown property.

Early voting turnout lower than 2008

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Oct. 11,2012 12:48 a.m.

More than 400 people voted at the Curry building in downtown Bloomington Wednesday, but that number is nearly 350 shy of 2008's voter turnout on the second day of early voting.

Ryan, Biden to debate Thursday

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Oct. 11,2012 12:40 a.m.

Following a presidential debate where the main takeaway was the future of Big Bird, the vice presidential candidates have a lot of potential ground to cover.

Officials discuss prescription drug abuse

By Samantha Schmidt · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:28 p.m.

A variety of Monroe County community leaders ranging from school administrators to prosecutors gathered Wednesday at 400 W. Seventh St. to discuss prescription drug abuse in the county.

Monroe County claims award for energy conservation

By Jessica Campbell · Monday, Oct. 8,2012 11:48 p.m.

The Monroe County Commissioners were awarded $287,305.40 in late September by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

Democratic Women’s Caucus honors Travis, endorses Munson, welcomes Yoder at monthly meeting

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Oct. 7,2012 10:24 p.m.

Once a month, one can find the group at Village Deli on Kirkwood Avenue. During breakfast, they discuss those issues and vote on whether to endorse and fund candidates. On Friday, Shelli Yoder, democratic candidate for the 9th congressional district, joined the group.

Students continue to register to vote as clock ticks

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 10:14 p.m.

Student volunteers with the Indiana Public Interest Research Group stood in front of the Herman B Wells Library for four hours Thursday afternoon registering voters for this year’s election.

Hoosier Lottery privatizes mangement to increase revenue

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 12:51 a.m.

The Hoosier Lottery announced Wednesday it will outsource management of its services to GTECH Corporation to boost revenue by a projected $2.1 billion during the next 15 years.

Debates, drinks on tap last night

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 12:49 a.m.

Local bars turned into political meeting places Wednesday for the first presidential debate.

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Wednesday, Oct. 3,2012 8:38 p.m.

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New poll highlights Senate race stalemate

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2012 10:41 p.m.

Donnelly leads Mourdock 40 percent to 38 percent among likely voters, though the survey’s 3.5 percent margin of error suggests a virtual tie, according to new September statistics from the Howey-DePauw general election survey.

Daley addresses Monroe County government transparency issue

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 1,2012 11:42 p.m.

Last Wednesday, at-large county council candidate Repubican Skip Daley released a statement proposing solutions to what he called issues of transparency in Monroe County government.

County council candidacy filled after death

Thursday, Sept. 27,2012 11:48 p.m.

Cheryl Munson, an assistant scientist in IU’s anthropology department, will be officially appointed Friday to run in Sophia Travis’ place for the Monroe County Council. Travis, who suffered from a heart condition, died at about 11 p.m. Sept. 19 in her home on Fluck Mill Road.

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City announces redevelopment plan for downtown land

Early voting turnout lower than 2008

Ryan, Biden to debate Thursday

Officials discuss prescription drug abuse

Monroe County claims award for energy conservation

Democratic Women’s Caucus honors Travis, endorses Munson, welcomes Yoder at monthly meeting

Students continue to register to vote as clock ticks

Hoosier Lottery privatizes mangement to increase revenue

Debates, drinks on tap last night

POTUS debate #IDSChat starts at 9 p.m.

New poll highlights Senate race stalemate

Daley addresses Monroe County government transparency issue

County council candidacy filled after death

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Gregg, Pence kickstart final campaign efforts

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