Articles tagged as: Monroe County
April 18, 2023
Bodies of two IU students missing at Lake Monroe recovered
Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the bodies of two missing Indiana University students from Lake Monroe.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Biden declares parts of Indiana major disaster area after storms
President Joe Biden on Saturday declared a major disaster in parts of Indiana after a deadly storm swept through the state earlier this month.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2022
Election recounts possible in tight Indiana House races
The Republican candidate for a southern Indiana legislative seat plans to seek a recount after updated vote tallies showed him losing by 155 votes.
Read MoreMay 2, 2022
Monroe County to require certified plot plan for new homes
County residents who are planning to build a new house on undeveloped property will now be required -- at their own expense -- to submit a certified plot plan instead of a self-made, scaled drawing.
Read MoreMay 2, 2022
Monroe Co. library got rid of late fees. What it got in return is history
During the pandemic, the Monroe County Public Library got rid of its late fine program, per an American Library Association resolution that said fines constituted a barrier to service. So the patron did not have to pay anything for his overdue item.
Read MoreApril 11, 2022
Monroe County homeless center ends weekend services, blames staff shortage and safety concerns
The center is a local all-inclusive resource center operated by Beacon, Inc., for those experiencing poverty and homelessness in Monroe County.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2022
What was that loud boom near Bloomington this week? Here's what we know
Officials continue to investigate the cause of the loud “boom” that surprised many Hoosiers throughout south central Indiana earlier this week.
Read MoreMarch 30, 2022
Monroe County residents report hearing loud 'boom'
A spokesperson for Crane said the base conducted demolition operations Wednesday morning and afternoon.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2021
Indiana town offering downtown buildings for $1 sale
The Indiana Landmarks historic preservation group is working with the 200-person town about 10 miles northwest of Bloomington and suggests the buildings could become an events venue.
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