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WFHB Local News – June 9th, 2025
This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 9th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, we have an excerpt from an interview – where Eco Report producer Julianna Dailey speaks with Ava Hartman, the Executive Director of Canopy Bloomington More in today’s feature report.
That’s Margie Hershey, founder of the Foster Closet of Monroe County, donating essential items to local foster families. Hear how Margie saw a need in our community and did something about it later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Election Board Appoints Temporary Member and Reviews Voting Site Plans
The Monroe County Election Board met on June 5th, 2025.
Democratic Board Member John Fernandez was not in attendance, in his place was Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party, Samuel Ujdak, who explained that they temporarily appointed themself to the Monroe County Election Board following John Fernandez’s resignation. He read a statement briefly explaining the situation.
During the meeting the board discussed a contract with B and L who helps with Election Technical support.
Clerk Browne explained that Mr. White has worked with the county doing I-T work for the county elections for 11 years.
Monroe County Commissioner Julie Thomas came to the meeting to explain why the commissioners were looking for more information about the contract, saying that there wasn’t enough information for the commissioners to feel comfortable approving it.
County Clerk Nicole Browne asked if Thomas had seen the letter that White had sent filling in those gaps. Thomas said she had not received a letter. County Attorney Molly Turner-King said she had only received the letter yesterday and hadn’t had time to distribute it. Mr. White was asked to summarize the letter for Commissioner Thomas.
Clerk Browne said that they have had good service working with B and L, and explained that they are a cost effective choice as well.
Thomas also spoke during public comment, outlining the future plans for Election Central following the demolition of the current Election Central building due to the expansion of the Convention Center. Thomas invited Fleet and Facilities Manager Richard Crider to give more information on the future plans for Election Central.
Later in the meeting, Farris shared that the Ellettsville Library would be a good location for an early voting location.
The Monroe County Election Board will meet again on August 7th.
County Commissioners React to CDC Vaccine Change, Criticize Chamber of Commerce Op-ed
The Monroe County Commissioners met on Thursday June 5th. During health department updates, Health Administrator Lori Kelly provided an update on Covid-19 in the community saying that the CDC will no longer include the Covid vaccine in its recommended vaccination schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
Commissioner Jody Madeira described the news as heartbreaking, especially as new variants of the Covid-19 virus have sprouted. Madeira asked Kelley where people can receive better guidance.
During public comment, Senior Director of Government & Community Relations for the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Chris Emge acknowledged the ceremonial groundbreaking of the convention center that took place on Tuesday calling it a “truly historic day for our community.” Also during his public comment, he referenced a contentious moment that happened during the Monroe County Plan Commission meeting saying that he believes disagreement is healthy in a democratic process.
Near the end of the meeting, Commissioner Julie Thomas criticized the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for putting out a statement denouncing county leadership and Plan Commission Member Margaret Clements.
The Monroe County Commissioners will meet again on Thursday, June 12th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, we have an excerpt from an interview – where Eco Report producer Julianna Dailey speaks with Ava Hartman, the Executive Director of Canopy Bloomington, a social impact organization aiming to grow and sustainably manage the urban forest. We turn now to that interview on the WFHB Local News. To hear the full interview visit this link.
The Foster Closet of Monroe County is a non-profit collecting donations of clothing and toys and redistributing them to foster families. They also help families living in shelters and “kinship guardians” – those are people raising a child they are related to but not the parent of. Retired IU professor Margie Hershey is the founder of the Foster Closet. She saw a need in our community and did something about it, and now she’s asking for your help supporting local foster kids on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Julianna Dailey and Branden Blewett.
This episode of Activate! was produced by Luke Aardema through WFHB’s partnership with The Media School at Indiana University
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, June 9th, 2025.
In today’s newscast, we have an excerpt from an interview – where Eco Report producer Julianna Dailey speaks with Ava Hartman, the Executive Director of Canopy Bloomington More in today’s feature report.
That’s Margie Hershey, founder of the Foster Closet of Monroe County, donating essential items to local foster families. Hear how Margie saw a need in our community and did something about it later in the show on a new episode of Activate!
But first, your daily headlines:
Election Board Appoints Temporary Member and Reviews Voting Site Plans
The Monroe County Election Board met on June 5th, 2025.
Democratic Board Member John Fernandez was not in attendance, in his place was Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party, Samuel Ujdak, who explained that they temporarily appointed themself to the Monroe County Election Board following John Fernandez’s resignation. He read a statement briefly explaining the situation.
During the meeting the board discussed a contract with B and L who helps with Election Technical support.
Clerk Browne explained that Mr. White has worked with the county doing I-T work for the county elections for 11 years.
Monroe County Commissioner Julie Thomas came to the meeting to explain why the commissioners were looking for more information about the contract, saying that there wasn’t enough information for the commissioners to feel comfortable approving it.
County Clerk Nicole Browne asked if Thomas had seen the letter that White had sent filling in those gaps. Thomas said she had not received a letter. County Attorney Molly Turner-King said she had only received the letter yesterday and hadn’t had time to distribute it. Mr. White was asked to summarize the letter for Commissioner Thomas.
Clerk Browne said that they have had good service working with B and L, and explained that they are a cost effective choice as well.
Thomas also spoke during public comment, outlining the future plans for Election Central following the demolition of the current Election Central building due to the expansion of the Convention Center. Thomas invited Fleet and Facilities Manager Richard Crider to give more information on the future plans for Election Central.
Later in the meeting, Farris shared that the Ellettsville Library would be a good location for an early voting location.
The Monroe County Election Board will meet again on August 7th.
County Commissioners React to CDC Vaccine Change, Criticize Chamber of Commerce Op-ed
The Monroe County Commissioners met on Thursday June 5th. During health department updates, Health Administrator Lori Kelly provided an update on Covid-19 in the community saying that the CDC will no longer include the Covid vaccine in its recommended vaccination schedule for healthy children and pregnant women.
Commissioner Jody Madeira described the news as heartbreaking, especially as new variants of the Covid-19 virus have sprouted. Madeira asked Kelley where people can receive better guidance.
During public comment, Senior Director of Government & Community Relations for the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Chris Emge acknowledged the ceremonial groundbreaking of the convention center that took place on Tuesday calling it a “truly historic day for our community.” Also during his public comment, he referenced a contentious moment that happened during the Monroe County Plan Commission meeting saying that he believes disagreement is healthy in a democratic process.
Near the end of the meeting, Commissioner Julie Thomas criticized the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce for putting out a statement denouncing county leadership and Plan Commission Member Margaret Clements.
The Monroe County Commissioners will meet again on Thursday, June 12th.
Feature Reports:
In today’s feature report, we have an excerpt from an interview – where Eco Report producer Julianna Dailey speaks with Ava Hartman, the Executive Director of Canopy Bloomington, a social impact organization aiming to grow and sustainably manage the urban forest. We turn now to that interview on the WFHB Local News. To hear the full interview visit this link.
The Foster Closet of Monroe County is a non-profit collecting donations of clothing and toys and redistributing them to foster families. They also help families living in shelters and “kinship guardians” – those are people raising a child they are related to but not the parent of. Retired IU professor Margie Hershey is the founder of the Foster Closet. She saw a need in our community and did something about it, and now she’s asking for your help supporting local foster kids on a new episode of Activate!, coming your way right now on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Julianna Dailey and Branden Blewett.
This episode of Activate! was produced by Luke Aardema through WFHB’s partnership with The Media School at Indiana University
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
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