This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025.

In today’s newscast, WFHB News speaks with Executive Director Julio Alonso about how Hoosier Hills Food Bank is preparing for one of its busiest moments of the year, Thanksgiving week. More in today’s feature report.

Also coming up in the next half hour, “Ripping off the Fat of the Land” on Better Beware, your weekly consumer-watchdog segment on the WFHB Local News.

MCCSC Board Reviews Foundation Update, District Finances and Future of Former Herald-Times Building

The Monroe County Community School Corporation Board of Trustees met on November 18th. Foundation Director Cyrilla Helm gave a quarterly update on activities from the MCCSC Foundation.

Next, the Chief Financial Officer Mathew Irwin gave the quarterly financial report detailing current progress and future projections.

Following Irwin’s presentation, Superintendent Dr. Markay Winston presented a new resource for financial information being developed.

Next, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Operations, Jeffry Henderson discussed potential uses for the Herald Times building which they bought three years ago. Henderson laid out possible uses for the space.

Board President April Hennessey said the building is primarily being used for storage space at the moment for bus parking. Hennessey said if there are any new ideas for the building, the school corporation would need to find alternative spaces for overflow storage.

Before concluding the meeting, Winston shared some positive updates on school athletics.

The next MCCSC meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 16th.

Bloomington City Council Approves Expanded Bedroom Rentals in Owner-Occupied Homes

The Bloomington City Council met on November 19th. The council heard an ordinance that would amend the Unified Development Ordinance of City Code, allowing owner occupied homes to rent out up to three individual bedrooms. Deputy Clerk Susan Stoll walked through the legislation.

Development Services Manager Eric Greulich outlined that this would remove owner occupancy restrictions in the city code.

Councilmember Dave Rollo said he has concerns about the proposal. He said in his view, the city should air on the side of caution.

Rollo introduced an amendment to limit it to one adult per bedroom, saying he believes it would prevent overcrowding. Greulich said there are challenges to this amendment, however.

Rollo’s amendment failed. Ultimately, the council voted 7-2 in favor of the ordinance with Councilmembers Andy Ruff and Dave Rollo voting no. The next Bloomington City Council meeting will take place on December 3rd.

Feature Report:

Hoosier Hills Food Bank is heading into one of its busiest times of the year, Thanksgiving week, at a time where prices remain high and families are feeling the strain. In today’s feature report, WFHB News speaks with Executive Director Julio Alonso about what the food bank is seeing this season and how residents can help.

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