Archive for September 2010

September 1, 2010

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Traffic Delays Expected for First 2010 IU Football Game

Fans and IU Athletics prepare for first 2010 football game and the delays that come with it.

September 1, 2010

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ISU Campus

Indiana State University Reports Record Enrollment

Indiana State University has a record number of freshman enrolled this year.

September 1, 2010

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Terre Haute

Terre Haute Named “Community Of The Year”

Terre Haute recognized as Indiana’s 2010 Community of the Year.

September 3, 2010

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Columbus Fire Station

Columbus Mayor, Township Trustee to Discuss Fire Consolidation

Though he says it’s not his budget to craft, Columbus’s mayor says he understands concerns the Columbus Township Trustee may be overspending for services.

September 3, 2010

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Monroe County Library Officials Hire Collection Agency

The Monroe County Public Library cracks down on overdue materials.

September 3, 2010

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Bloomington Establishes Arts Alliance

Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington aims to increase communication within the arts community and with outside groups.

September 3, 2010

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Brown County Playhouse

The Brown County Playhouse Closing its Doors

The longstanding Nashville theater will no longer be used as Indiana University's professional theater venue.

September 3, 2010

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"Spell Hoosier" Conferring

“Spell Hoosier” Wins Bee Benefitting New Tech High School

Spelling bees are normally contested by children. On Friday, supporters of the Monroe County Community School Corporation held a bee for children.

September 7, 2010

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Kappa Alpha Psi Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years

Next January the African American Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi will be traveling to Bloomington where it was founded almost 100 years ago.

September 8, 2010

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Flu shot season

Hoosiers Urged To Get Flu Shots

Officials at the Indiana Department of Health are advising Hoosiers to start getting their seasonal flu shots.

September 8, 2010

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Indy looking to host some World Cup matches.

Indianapolis Vying For World Cup Consideration

Indiana Sports Corporation representatives are in New York to make their pitch for Indianapolis to join in hosting soccer’s World Cup.

September 8, 2010

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Vertebra Cast of Earth’s Largest Snake on Display at IU

The earth's largest snake on record is on display as part of a special exhibit at the IU Bloomington Geology Building.

September 8, 2010

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Brown County Indiana

Delinquent Brown County Properties Heading To Auction Block

Several hundred people in Brown County are at risk of losing their properties if they don’t make good on unpaid taxes.

September 9, 2010

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County Council

Monroe County Council Looks to Keep Costs Down

The Monroe County Council is slashing its way to a balanced budget.

September 9, 2010

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Brown County Assessor Unconcerned About Effects of Tax Sale

Brown County Assessor Steve Gore says a number of factor could prevent a a drop in property value for homes in the area of parcels affected by the tax sale.

September 9, 2010

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Terre Haute Ambulance

Vigo County Commissioner: Ambulance Consolidation Maybe An Option

Terre Haute and Vigo County officials may soon talk about whether ambulance consolidation is a budget-cutting option for the two entities.

September 9, 2010

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Improper Disposal of Expired Drugs Could Harm the Environment

Proper disposal of expired medications could harm the environment if not carefully contained.

September 9, 2010

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In State Forest, Autumn is Coming Later

Geography researchers at Indiana University have been studying forest productivity in Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

September 10, 2010

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Ceremony Commemorates 9th Anniversary of 9/11

The anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks is Saturday, but Bloomington began commemorating Friday.

September 13, 2010

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School Officials Blame Chip-Seal Roads For Bus Damage

Road patching techniques are being blamed for damaged buses in Trafalgar.

September 13, 2010

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Indiana Supreme Court

Indiana Supreme Court Hears Golf Course Suit at IU Law School

The Indiana Supreme Court came to Bloomington to hear a four-year old case which seeks to determine who’s at fault when a teenager is hurt on a golf course.

September 14, 2010

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SPEA Asks Voters to Submit Questions for 9th District Debate

Voters are being asked to submit questions for the October 18th debate between the candidates running for Indiana's 9th District.

September 14, 2010

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Indiana University Sees Third Year of Record Enrollment

New enrollment figures show an overall increase in enrollment on all IU campuses across the state.

September 14, 2010

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Monroe County Election Board

Monroe County Election Board Defeats Satellite Voting

The Election Board split 2-to-1 on a contentious proposition to create additional voting sites on IU's campus and around Monroe County.

September 15, 2010

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Ivy Tech Bloomington Hospitality Program Expands

Ivy Tech Bloomington Hospitality Program growing with current market.

September 15, 2010

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Dedication Ceremony Held at John Waldron Arts Center

Ivy Tech Community College hosted a ribbon cutting and dedication Tuesday night at the John Waldron Arts Center.

September 15, 2010

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Indianapolis Public Libraries Cutting Hours

The Indianapolis library system is reducing its hours.

September 16, 2010

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Mitch Daniels Tax Cap Rally

Gov. Daniels Holds Tax Cap Referendum Rally

About 50 supporters rallying for a property tax cap referendum that will appear on the November ballot gathered on the south side of Indianapolis Wednesday.

September 16, 2010

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Record number of impoverished Americans

Nationwide Poverty Level Rises

The Census Bureau’s latest report on poverty shows a double digit increase.

September 16, 2010

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Columbus North Runners Readying for Race

Columbus North Boys Cross Country Living Up to #1 National Ranking

The Columbus North High School boys cross country team is living up to a #1 national ranking...in part by not focusing on it.

September 16, 2010

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Ship 'Indiana Harbor' in the Great Lakes

Ports Of Indiana Warns Of Economic Impact Of Closing Locks

The Ports of Indiana is warning about the potentially devastating impact of closing the Great Lakes locks system to deal with the spread of Asian Carp.

September 16, 2010

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Matt Dellinger

Author in Bloomington to Discuss New “I-69″ Book

Indiana writer Matt Dellinger spoke with WFIU's Ben Skirvin about his new book and about the history of the I-69 project.

September 16, 2010

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4th Dist. Candidate Sanders Vows To Donate Part Of Pay Hikes

A candidate for Congress is pledging to not accept salary increases that go against the spirit of the U.S. Constitution.

September 16, 2010

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FBI Report Notes Increase in Bloomington’s Crime Rate

An FBI report released recently reveals an overall crime rate increase of 24% in Bloomington

September 17, 2010

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Protesters Meet Loggers at Yellowwood Forest Timber Sale

Citizens opposed to logging on public land are hoping to educate people on what they say is happening to the state’s forests.

September 17, 2010

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Indiana Statehouse

Gov. Daniels Appoints Steven David to IN Supreme Court

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has announced who he’s chosen as the state’s next Supreme Court judge...

September 17, 2010

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Lotus Festival Brings Business to Monroe County

Bloomington business owners are counting on Lotus Fest to stimulate the economy.

September 20, 2010

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ISU Campus

Increased Enrollment Means More Money for ISU

Indiana State University's enrollment record means more revenue is coming into the University.

September 20, 2010

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Study: African-American Suspendees Greatly Outnumber White Peers

An IU researcher says African-American middle-school students are being suspended at an alarming rate, especially in large urban areas.

September 20, 2010

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Virtual Education

Ball State Task Force to Study Internet-Education Interaction

Ball State University has put together a task force of faculty members, students and a dean to look at how the internet is changing higher education.

September 20, 2010

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Morgan Hospital and Medical Center

Clarian Health, Morgan County Hospital Officials Mull Merger

Clarian Health System has begun discussions about a possible merger with Morgan County Hospital and Medical Center.

September 20, 2010

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Construction on West Third in Bloomington

West Third Construction Delayed

Construction on West Third in Bloomington is going to be delayed by about seven months.

September 21, 2010

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Columbus Hospital

Columbus Regional Hospital Sues FEMA

Columbus Regional Hospital officials are suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency in an attempt to recoup costs associated with flooding in 2008.

September 21, 2010

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White River Township and Greenwood Consider Merger

There's an ongoing dispute about whether White River Township and the City of Greenwood should merge.

September 21, 2010

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Efforts are Underway for Child Advocacy Center

Efforts are underway to create a new resource center that helps ensure the most reliable and credible information comes from child sex abuse victims.

September 22, 2010

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Federal Highway Administration Extends I-69 Comment Period

The Federal Highway Administration has instructed the Indiana Department of Transportation to allow more time to comment on construction of a portion of I-69.

September 22, 2010

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Do Not Call Website

Alleged Indianapolis Autodialer Singled Out For Lawsuit

The Indiana Attorney General’s office has filed suit against a single Indianapolis resident who’s accused of breaking the state’s Do Not Call law.

September 22, 2010

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Temperatures in Bloomington

Fall Begins With Record Temperatures

It's the first day of fall, but the temperature in Bloomington still makes it feel like summer.

September 22, 2010

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Attendance Drops at This Year’s Lotus Festival

Paid attendance was down at this year's Lotus Festival.

September 22, 2010

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Bed Bugs Reported on IU Bloomington Campus

Officials are reporting that bed bugs have been found at the Herman B Wells Library on IU’s campus.

September 23, 2010

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State Under Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for Thursday that affects much of Indiana.

September 23, 2010

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Brown County Town Continues to Wait for Flood Buyout

In parts of Brown County, residents waited more than two years for government agencies to free up money to buy out damaged properties.

September 23, 2010

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INPIRG Healthcare

Group Hosts Health Care Information Session

A student group held a conference to educate local residents about a provision in the health care law that went into effect on Thursday, Sept 23.

September 25, 2010

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Drought Sparking Field Fires with No Relief in Sight

Warm temperatures, brisk winds and lack of rain are creating dangerous fire conditions, especially for farmers.

September 27, 2010

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Mixed Feeling about City Employee Raises in Columbus

City employees in Columbus will receive a 2% raise.

September 27, 2010

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PILLS

Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Police say prescription drug abuse in Indiana is increasing. The State Police Post held an unused prescription collection Saturday.

September 27, 2010

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Bloomington Post Office

Post Office to Relocate to South Walnut

Bloomington's downtown post office is relocating to South Walnut Street.

September 27, 2010

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District three incumbent Marty Hawk

3rd and 4th District County Council Candidates Debate Issues

The League of Women Voters hosted a candidate's forum on Thursday for those running for the 3rd and 4th district Monroe County Council seats.

September 27, 2010

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Mixed Use Development Coming to Downtown Indy

A $150-million mixed use development project is being planned for downtown Indianapolis.

September 27, 2010

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Ivy Tech Denied Money for Expansion

A state budget committee has denied Ivy Tech's request for funding for a $20-million expansion project.

September 27, 2010

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2011 EPA Regulations Prep Cummins New Engine

New regulations have a global engine maker in Bartholomew County gearing up for some big changes.

September 27, 2010

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Hoosiers Can Use Phones to Register to Vote

Hoosiers can now register to vote using their cell phones.

September 28, 2010

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IU President Michael McRobbie

McRobbie Delivers State of University Address

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and the State of the University Address.

September 28, 2010

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House Candidate Plans To Live On Unemployment Salary

Paul Roales wants to call attention to the state's unemployment fund by living on $390 a week.

September 28, 2010

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New Census Figures Show Local Effects of Recession

The New Census report covers a number of economic indicators from unemployment to health insurance statistics.

September 29, 2010

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MCCSC Leaders

Monroe County School Board Approves Improvement Plan

The Monroe County School Board has approved a $1.9 -million improvement plan for work on one elementary school.

September 30, 2010

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Reward Offered for Information of Vandalism at Bedford Cemetery

Acts of vandalism in a Bedford cemetery has community members repairing broken headstones.

September 30, 2010

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Wabash Valley Plant Closing

Thirty-nine people will lose their jobs when a Wabash Valley plant closes at the end of the year.

September 30, 2010

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Candidate Faces Questions about Voter Registration

Republican Secretary of State candidate Charlie White is facing questions about his voter registration.

September 30, 2010

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Legislator Wants to Change State Alcohol Laws

A state lawmaker is pledging to re-work the state's alcohol laws this legislative session.

September 30, 2010

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Columbus Nixes Planned Roundabouts

Columbus officials are incorporating resident's feedback and making changes to the city's thoroughfare plan.

September 30, 2010

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Fire Tower Back in Place in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest

It’s been absent for nearly a year, but now the Mason Ridge Fire Tower is back in place in the Morgan Monroe State Forest.

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