A new documentary tells the stories of six soldiers and one nurse who left their Indiana homes to serve in World War I. Over There: Hoosier Heroes of the Great War premieres November 10 at 9 p.m. on WTIU Public Television.
Backed by substantial research, filmmaker Jo Throckmorton dives deep into the lives of seven Hoosiers, revealing the unique challenges each faced. The highlighted Hoosiers include the following:
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The City of Bloomington is accepting applications from community members who would like to serve on one of the following City boards or commissions:
Community Advisory on Public Safety Commission Seat(s) available: 5 Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council For more information visit, bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=73. CDBG Funding Citizens Advisory Committee Seat(s) available: 4 Appointed by: Mayor John Hamilton For more information visit, bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=51. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Commission Seat(s) available: 1 Appointed by: Bloomington Common Council For more information visit, bloomington.in.gov/onboard/committees/info?committee_id=21. Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is hosting a community Trunk or Treat fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The family-friendly event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 per child. Trunk or Treat is hosted by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students and funds raised will go toward a Students for Students scholarship. “The Students for Students fund was established by Phi Theta Kappa to provide their fellow students with more scholarship opportunities to help pay college costs,” Dr. Samantha Levy, PTK Indiana Regional Coordinator and English professor at Ivy Tech Bloomington said. “This is a no-barriers scholarship that any student can apply to earn – there are no criteria other than being an Ivy Tech Bloomington student.” The Halloween-themed event will take place in the college parking lot at 200 Daniels Way. Ivy Tech Bloomington offers more than 40 career and four-year transfer programs, with courses that start multiple times per year for quick entry and graduation. To get started, apply for free online at ivytech.edu/bloomington, call 812-330-6013, or email askBloomington@ivytech.edu. For information on free training programs at Ivy Tech Bloomington, visit ivytech.edu/bloomington/NLJ. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the North Central Church of Christ, 2121 N Dunn St, Bloomington. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The public hearing offers the opportunity for community members to comment on proposed improvements to East State Road (SR) 45 (East 10th Street) from the bypass (SR46) to 0.19 miles east of the Pete Ellis intersection, including the intersection itself. The proposed improvements include, but are not limited to:
For a complete description and diagrams of the proposed project, please refer to INDOT’s project website at bton.in/zVwGu. If you are unable to attend the in-person public hearing, you may submit written comments by mail to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc, ATTN: Cassie Reiter, 8790 Purdue Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268, or by email to creiter@cmtengr.com. Alternatively, you may contact INDOT Customer Service at 855-463-6848 or indot4u.com. Comments will be accepted until November 3, 2023. Mayor John Hamilton announced today that Tim Street will serve as Interim Director of the Parks and Recreation Department effective October 17, succeeding current Director Paula McDevitt, who is retiring effective October 16. Tim Street has served as Director of the Operations and Development Division of the Parks and Recreation Department since January 2021. He previously served as Associate Director at Indiana University’s Bradford Woods outdoor education center. He continues to work as an instructor and backcountry leader with IU Outdoor Adventures. Steet holds professional certifications as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. He earned his bachelor of arts and masters of public affairs degrees from IU. Street will earn an annual salary of $89,007. “Tim Street has done an outstanding job leading the department’s Operations and Development Division over the past nearly three years,” said Mayor John Hamilton. “I am very pleased that Tim has agreed to step in and lead our award-winning Parks and Recreation Department. I am confident he and all the experienced and dedicated members of the department will continue their excellent service to our residents and visitors.” The City of Bloomington trick-or-treat hours for 2023 have been set for Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., rain or shine.
Please consider these Halloween tips to help keep children and families safe:
The City of Bloomington is proud to announce the opening of the 2023 Local-Motion Grant Program application cycle. Aimed at advancing pedestrian and bicycle mobility in the city, this program will provide direct support to initiatives that focus on local activities to foster a diverse and vibrant walking and bicycling culture.
As a community that values sustainable transportation options, the City of Bloomington and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission believe that creating a walk- and bicycle-friendly environment goes beyond infrastructure development. It involves encouraging and educating the community about the benefits of active transportation modes. Program Guidelines Organizations wishing to apply, may submit one project application per annual grant cycle. Grant awards are available with a maximum cap of $2,400 per project application. The program welcomes applications from existing or emerging non-profit organizations, locally owned businesses, and neighborhood associations with innovative projects that promote walking and bicycling. Please find detailed guidelines here. Apply Now The application window for 2023 is now open. Interested parties are encouraged to review the program information before applying. The application deadline is November 3, 2023. Please reach out to Hank Duncan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, at hank.duncan@bloomington.in.gov with any questions. Matrix Integration, a strategic IT infrastructure partner for more than 1,000 businesses and schools in the Midwest and beyond, is employing new tools as well as advising clients and the public on the advantages of taking a more proactive stance towards cyber criminals for National Cybersecurity Month, which takes place this month, October 2023.
In 2022, the FBI received more than 800,000 complaints of cybercrime, estimating a loss of more than $10 billion for businesses and individuals. Matrix Integration hopes to save companies millions of dollars by keeping a close eye on their network security. “In the world of ransomware and data breaches, crime pays,” said Tim Pritchett, security expert and engineer operations manager at Matrix Integration. “We need to harden our surfaces against cybercriminals, and we’re helping out clients with a combination of cutting-edge, cloud-based security operations and real humans whose only job is to prevent and defend these attacks.” |
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