Archive for August 2010

August 2, 2010

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Assessors must physically visit all of the county's land plots.

Monroe County’s General Reassessment Costs 1-million Dollars

Monroe County's assessor will spend the next 18 and about $1,000,000 assessing the county's 60,000 plots.

August 2, 2010

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IU Associate VP for Networks Dave Jent shows off a map of the networks IU administers.

IU Lands $9 Million in Grants for Network Operations

Two grants from the National Science Foundation will allow Indiana University to expand its business of maintaining outside computer networks.

August 3, 2010

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ECA Fundraiser Total Just Short of Goal

Monroe County ECA fundraising efforts fall short of their $750,000 goal. Stipends will be funded at 90-percent.

August 3, 2010

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Brad Ellsworth

Ellsworth Proposes Changing Senate Rules on Lobbying

Brad Ellsworth's new proposals sound a familiar theme – cut down on the Washington lobbying which the former sheriff has tried to tie to his opponent.

August 3, 2010

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A picture of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett siting in an office.

State Superintendent To Hold Meetings With Teachers Around State

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett is holding meetings this month with teachers around the state.

August 3, 2010

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A picture of the Walnut street and Fourth street corner of the Waldron building.

Waldron Arts Center Names New Director

The Waldron Arts Center continues to make strides as officials, Tuesday, announced a new leader at the center.

August 3, 2010

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Dan Coats leans in to talk closer with a man.

Coats Talks Health Care During Campaign Stop In Indianapolis

Republican candidate Dan Coats held a roundtable discussion with health care professionals at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

August 3, 2010

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A Boater on Monroe Lake

Charges Filed Against Teen In Monroe Lake Deaths

The Monroe County Prosecutor‘s office has filed charges against a boater allegedly involved in a fatal collision on Lake Monroe June 28th.

August 4, 2010

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Columbus Mayor Fred Armstrong

Armstrong Warns Against Misreading Columbus Budget Surplus

Columbus Mayor Fred Armstrong is cautioning against looking at the city’s bottom line in the wrong context during city council budget hearings.

August 6, 2010

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Columbus Municipal Airport Temporarily Closes

The Columbus airport is going through some major renovations that could change the future of airport traffic.

August 10, 2010

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Cooling Warning

IU Asks For Voluntary Blackouts to Reduce Cooling Need

As temperatures rose into the mid-90s Tuesday, Indiana University officials asked for electricity consumption to be curtailed.

August 11, 2010

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National Softball Tournament Boosts Local Economy

Bloomington hosts national softball tournament that could generate millions of dollars in revenue for the local economy.

August 11, 2010

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Journey of Hope Makes Way Through Bloomington

On July 28th, Bloomington, Indiana and the Stone Belt Arc welcomed seventy riders from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity as they ride across the country.

August 11, 2010

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Terre Haute Park Bench

T.H. Mayor Bennett: Some Layoffs Still Likely in Budget Process

Terre Haute’s mayor Wednesday would not rule out the possibility that some layoffs may still be necessary to meet budget constraints.

August 11, 2010

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Shalom Center Opens Expanded Bloomington Location

The Shalom Center in Bloomington opens a new location aiming to help people who are having trouble meeting their day to day needs.

August 11, 2010

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Monroe County Income Tax Revenue Lower than Expected

Revenue in Monroe County from the special County Option Income Tax used to support Youth Services is down by about 15-percent from last year.

August 11, 2010

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Monroe County Council Enforces Temporary Hiring Freeze

The Monroe County Council is imposing a hiring freeze on all county employees until budget discussions for the 2011 budget year conclude.

August 11, 2010

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Cyclical Reassessment Practice Efficiency Debated

Indiana’s 92 county assessors have 18 months to visit each of their county’s land plots to update property record cards and adjust property taxes.

August 11, 2010

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Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Curb Euthanasia

An Indiana lawmaker is driving dogs from Indiana to New England as part of a program that takes dogs from overcrowded kennels in the state.

August 11, 2010

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Transportation Officials Hear Case of Exploded Semi Truck

National Transportation Safety Board holds hearings to review the October explosion of a tanker truck on the Northeast side of Indianapolis.

August 12, 2010

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16 Indiana Schools Make America’s Best Colleges List

Indiana has 16 top ranked colleges, according to Forbes Magazine.

August 12, 2010

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Indiana University Receiving $400,000 Grant from Dept. of Energy

The money will be used in research to study CO2 capture and storage in the North Sea

August 12, 2010

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Congressional Candidates Discuss Teacher Jobs Bill

Two Ninth District Congressional candidates were in Bloomington Wednesday to discuss recently passed legislation regarding teacher layoffs.

August 12, 2010

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Showalter Fountain

IU Fish Sculpture Theft Prompts Talk of More Cameras on Campus

The theft of a bronze fish from an Indiana University fountain may not lead to the heeding of calls for more security cameras across the Bloomington campus.

August 12, 2010

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S. Korean Math Educators Travel to IN to Learn New Methodology

Thursday afternoon, 20 math teachers from South Korea wrapped up a month-long visit to Indiana University’s School of Education.

August 12, 2010

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MCCSC Allocates Funds For ECA Stipends

Almost but not quite for the final push on stipends for MCCSC staff for funding ECA's.

August 13, 2010

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Indiana Cracking Down on Deceptive Medical Discount Cards

Indiana is cracking down on so-called medical discount cards.

August 13, 2010

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Bloomington Tea Party Members Heading to Washington

Members of the Bloomington Tea Party are headed to Washington to take part in a national tax policy protest.

August 13, 2010

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Bloomington Speedway Sign

High Heat Cancels Bloomington Speedway Races

Traffic at the Bloomington Speedway will slow to a stop Friday night because of the persistent high heat.

August 13, 2010

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The Pills At The Center Of The Debate

Pseudoephedrine Becomes Focus Of State’s Meth Problem, Again

Recent data shows Indiana’s methamphetamine problem is getting worse. Terre Haute law enforcement officials are pushing for a different approach to the issue.

August 16, 2010

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Michael Griffin

Accused Murderer Griffin Appears in Court, Next Hearing Oct. 14

The man accused of killing Indiana University professor Don Belton had a pre-trial conference in Monroe Circuit Court Monday afternoon.

August 16, 2010

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New Pedestrian Islands Debut for Start of School Year

City construction crews and Indiana University officials are gearing up for the new school year with the introduction of new pedestrian islands on campus.

August 16, 2010

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IU/Kentucky Game Crowd

“Crosstown Classic” Features Four Indiana Basketball Teams

Indiana’s four big college basketball powers will meet in a non-conference doubleheader next year at Conseco Field House.

August 17, 2010

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Ivy Tech Renews President Tom Snyder’s Contract

The President of Ivy Tech Community College is staying on for another three years.

August 18, 2010

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FB Chappell Interview

IU Football Breaks from Practice for Team Picture Day

With only about 2 weeks until the first IU football game, the players and coaches took a break from practice for team picture day.

August 18, 2010

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Highland Park Elementary School

First Day Of School For Monroe County Schools

MCCSC students and teachers began the new school year on a positive note today in spite of concerns over teacher layoffs and an uncertain budgetary future.

August 18, 2010

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Bloomington City Flag

Bloomington Mayor Kruzan Uncertain on Future of City Raises

Bloomington’s Mayor says when the city council reconvenes to pass the 2011 budget, it will likely look different than it did when they recommended it in July.

August 18, 2010

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Bryan Park Pool

Bloomington Pools On Limited Hours From Now Until End Of Season

Bloomington City Pools will be operating on a limited schedule from now until August 29th.

August 19, 2010

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IU Administration building

IU to Raise Salaries Three Percent

Indiana University employees are set to receive a salary hike if a proposal before the school’s trustees finds approval Friday.

August 19, 2010

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Pork Industry Recovering from Worst Slump in History

Find out why the pork industry in the Hoosier state is so important and how the state is recovering from the perfect storm that caused the industry to topple.

August 19, 2010

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president michael mcrobbie speaking at a meeting of the iu trustees

IU Pay Raises To Differ Slightly By Department

Members of the Indiana University Board of Trustees say they expect to approve an average 3% raise for school employees.

August 20, 2010

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School

Eight Candidates File for School Board Races

The deadline to file for School Board races in the November election was noon Friday.

August 20, 2010

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Fairview Elementary School Opens New Building

Fairview School finally opens new building after a two year process.

August 20, 2010

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Hoosier to Hoosier Program Keeps Unwanted Items Out of Landfill

This weekend, you can help save the environment, while saving some money on second hand household goods.

August 23, 2010

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Biden

Biden Announces Troop Withdrawal During Indianapolis Speech

Vice President Joe Biden was in Indianapolis Monday morning to announce the withdrawal of all American combat troops from Iraq .

August 24, 2010

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Tony Bennett

State Superintendent Tony Bennett Issues “State of Education”

Indiana’s top education official held a press conference last night, in what he is calling the state’s first “State of Education” address.

August 24, 2010

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MCCSC Board Incumbent Valerie Merriam Not to Seek Reelection

A Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees member has decided not to seek reelection. WFIU’s Ben Skirvin reports.

August 25, 2010

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Monroe County Employee Health Clinic

New Clinic Opens for Employees of Monroe County

Employees of the Monroe County government now have a new option for health care.

August 25, 2010

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Some MCCSC Officials Unhappy With “State of Education” Address

Monroe County Community School Corporation officials disappointed with some suggestions made during the state’s first “State of Education" address.

August 25, 2010

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Kokomo Mayor Backs Township Consolidation Plan; Trustee Objects

Kokomo’s mayor says he’s behind a plan to cut the number Howard County township trustees. But one trustee says the move is not as simple as it might sound.

August 25, 2010

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Monroe County Council Submits Non-binding Reviews

The Monroe County Council reviewed budgets from all taxing entities at their meeting Tuesday.

August 25, 2010

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McRobbie Tours Campus

Indiana University Students Return to Newly Constructed Dorms

Indiana University students are back in Bloomington and spent today moving into their new residence halls.

August 26, 2010

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Public Meeting Last Thursday in Greene County to Discuss I-69

There’s a meeting tonight in Greene County on the environmental impact of the I-69 extension.

August 27, 2010

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New IU Microscope Pushes Boundaries for Science Research

IU staff is putting finishing touches on a new microscope that features break-through technology.

August 27, 2010

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Students on IU's Bloomington campus received $300 incentives.

IU Grade Incentive Reduces Costs But Might Not Motivate

University-wide, more than 4,000 seniors qualified for the incentive for a total cost of about $1,188,600.

August 27, 2010

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Monroe County Commissioners Officially Oppose I-69

The Monroe County Commissioners have passed a resolution in opposition to Interstate 69.

August 30, 2010

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Weather Radios

Kokomo Begins Selling Discounted Weather Radios

Kokomo’s Best Buy store has begun selling weather radios in partnership with city government.

August 30, 2010

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Rick Dietz

Monroe County Democrats Hold Rally to Encourage Satellite Voting

Monroe County Democratic leaders held a rally Monday to urge Republican leadership to change its stance on satellite voting in advance of November’s election.

August 31, 2010

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Sudafed

Indiana Legislature Meeting to Study Effects of Meth

An Indiana State Legislature’s Committee is meeting September 8th to discuss the effects of meth on state and local government.

August 31, 2010

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Max Ehrmann Statue Unveiled in Terre Haute

A life size bronze sculpture of a world-renowned poet is the latest project of its kind to be unveiled in Terre Haute.

August 31, 2010

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J.T. Coopman

Coopman, Community Leaders Hope Against Referendum Donor Fatigue

MCCSC Superintendent J.T. Coopman has begun to take his message of passing the corporation’s ballot referendum to the people who will vote on it in November.

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