This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, July 10th, 2024.

Later in the program, WFHB News spoke with Richard Dixon, program director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI Indiana, about an upcoming event in Bloomington. More in today’s feature report.

Also coming up in the next half hour, “Password Games” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. More following today’s feature. But first, your local headlines.

Ellettsville Town Council

On July 8th, the Ellettsville Town Council tabled a second reading of an ordinance that would establish a Redevelopment Commission. Council Members came to a consensus to table the agenda items due to the fact that only 3 out of the 5 council members were present at the meeting. Town Attorney Darla Brown asked for clarification on an amendment to the policy. Council Member William Ellis responded.

President of the Council Scott Oldham inquired about an appointment to the redevelopment commission which requires approval from the Richland Bean Blossom School Board. Brown outlined the rules around the appointment.

The council will revisit the second reading of the ordinance to establish a redevelopment commission at their next meeting. Then, during the new business section of the meeting, the council deliberated on whether or not to allow use of the Town Hall for the Republican Party Caucus on July 25th. Council Member Ellis introduced the agenda item.

Brown noted that if there’s a Democratic Party Caucus, they would also be permitted to use the town hall. The council voted unanimously to approve the initiative. Next, council members heard a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Ellettsville and the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation. Town Manager Mike Farmer walked through the MOU.

Farmer then highlighted his recommendation to the council. Brown provided clarification on the MOU.

The council voted 3-0 to support the MOU. The Ellettsville Town Council will meet again on July 15th.

Feature Reports:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI will host an event from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Far Center for Contemporary Arts on July 18th. NAMI Indiana is a grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

To learn more, WFHB News spoke with Richard Dixon, program director for NAMI Indiana. We turn now to that interview.

Up next, “Password Games” on Better Beware – your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News. For more, we turn to host and producer Richard Fish.

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