This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, March 2nd, 2023.

Later in the program, we have Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. More in the bottom half of our program.

Also coming up in the next half hour, A-C-L-U of Indiana Director Ken Falk emphasized the need for a new jail to the committee during the latest Community Justice Response Committee meeting. But first, your local headlines:

Richland Bean Blossom School Board

During the February 20th meeting of the Richland Bean Blossom School Board, Assistant Superintendent Matt Irwin gave his regular report.

Then, Superintendent Dr. Jerry Sanders delivered his report, providing a variety of noteworthy calendar items for the school system.

The next R-B-B school board meeting will take place on March 27th.

Monroe County Commissioners

Photo by Benedict Jones.

At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on February 22nd, the Planning Department announced an upcoming meeting on March 23rd from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. 

Next, the commissioners heard a presentation from Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Coordinator Christine McAfee about the Monroe County Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative.

The commissioners heard from County Attorney Jeff Cockerill about a contract with Yasmin L. Stump Law Group. The contract would be for legal services on an as-needed basis to assist with any right-of-way acquisitions that proceed to condemnation while extending the Karst Trail.

The commissioners unanimously approved the contract. 

Next the commissioners heard a rezone request from Planning Department Planner Daniel Brown for a parcel located at 7935 West Ratliff Road. 

Brown outlined the history of the zoning on the parcel. 

The property owner Brandon Powell spoke and explained why he is requesting the rezone.

The commissioners approved the rezone request unanimously. 

The next Monroe County Commissioners meeting will be held on March 1st.

Feature Report:

In today’s feature report, we have Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between the WFHB Local News and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. In this edition, Civic Conversations host Jim Allison speaks with Marcia Veldman, the Indiana State Co-Coordinator for the Citizens Climate Lobby. We turn now to the latest installment of Civic Conversations on the WFHB Local News.

Credits:

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Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider and Kade Young, in partnership with Cats - Community Access Television Services.

Our feature was produced by Becky Hill.

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