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Monday, March 19th, 2012
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11:32 am - PSA: Two county-wide tornado drills scheduled for Wednesday
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kendokamel
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This is from the HT but it's behind the paywall, so I'm not sure how many people will see it:
HeraldTimesOnline.com
Two tornado drills set for Wednesday
By Christy Mullins 331-4266 | cmullins@heraldt.com
March 19, 2012
Two tornado drills will sound in Monroe County Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, officially declared by Gov. Mitch Daniels.
The drills are designed to get schools, businesses and families practicing and talking about their emergency plans. The first will sound between 10 and 10:30 a.m. and the second between 7:30 and 8 p.m.
In the event of actual severe weather, the drill will be postponed to the next day.
It’s the one day of the year the county has every siren checked for correct operation “by putting eyes and ears on them,” said emergency management director Jim Comerford. The rest of the year, the sirens are monitored electronically each morning and night.
“It’s important that everyone, regardless of where they are when severe weather strikes, knows what to do and where to go,” he said.
Comerford stressed that the sirens are for outdoor warnings only. He also recommends a weather radio for all homes, especially homes that aren’t close to sirens. “If you can hear one in your home, that is good, but not the intent,” he said.
Text message and email alerts from the National Weather Service also are a good idea, Comerford said. The county does not have plans for its own text messaging alert system.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week is statewide, with Indiana University and surrounding counties also participating.
The university will use IU-Notify, an electronic emergency notification system, for two tornado drills between 10 and 10:30 a.m. and between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m., both coinciding with the county’s drills.
Messages will be sent via email, text, social media, digital signage, campus cable TV and campus websites to students, faculty and staff. according to a university press release. The messages will be clearly marked as tests.
This is the first time in recent years that no IU campus is on spring break during the state’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drills, part of “Operation Stormy Weather” on all IU campuses, are designed to encourage faculty, staff and students to be prepared for the tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, lightning and flooding that come with spring. That means reviewing shelter plans for the buildings where they work and have classes, then finding those shelters when the drills sound.
Emergency officials in Greene County will hold a free tornado spotters course, open to the public this week.
“Damage can still be seen from last year’s tornadoes in Indiana,” said Roger Axe, director of the Greene County Emergency Management Agency. “It seems the fury of tornadoes is on the rise all across the nation and Indiana has not been spared, and this is just the beginning of tornado season.”
The tornado spotters course will be this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Greene County Fairgrounds between Bloomfield and Switz City.
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| Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
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1:44 pm - PSA: Bakehouse has tasty mini cakes for a buck, today (Wednesday)
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kendokamel
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Title says it all - the Bakehouse has their "baby cakes" (mini bundt cakes covered in ganache or glaze) for a dollar each. Omnomnom!
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| Monday, January 9th, 2012
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9:07 am - PSA: Road Work
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kendokamel
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Here is the latest road work schedule, according to the HT:
INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. As part of the Ind. 45/46 Bypass reconstruction project, INDOT is changing the following traffic pattern changes, starting Tuesday:
Ind. 45/46 between 10th Street and Third Street: Traffic will be shifted to allow the construction of the eastbound lanes.
Third Street between Pete Ellis Drive and Hillsdale Drive: Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction.
College Mall Road from Third Street to Second Street: Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction.
Ind. 45/10th Street from Ind 46 to west of Pete Ellis Drive: Traffic will be shifted to allow the reconstruction of southbound Ind. 45.
2. Starting Monday, 17th Street will be closed between Jordan Avenue and the Ind. 45/46 Bypass for a pipe replacement. The closure is scheduled for two days, with work anticipated to begin at 8 a.m. No through vehicle traffic will be allowed, however local residents will have access.
( City of Bloomington )
( Monroe County )
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| Sunday, January 1st, 2012
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12:17 am - Well, we made it!
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| Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
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11:16 am - Reminder: National test of the Emergency Alert System today at 2pm
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kendokamel
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This will be broadcast on all channels on local, cable, and satellite television and radio, and will last for approximately three minutes.
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| Friday, November 4th, 2011
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1:03 am
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Can anyone direct me to a place for reasonably priced alterations? I have a top and a dress that need to be taken in a bit. The only place I know of is a dry cleaner in "the shoppes" on college mall.
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| Thursday, October 27th, 2011
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8:56 am - PSA: Nation-wide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to be held at 2pm Eastern on November 9
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| Sunday, October 9th, 2011
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4:38 pm - Paid Research Study
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We are researching why some people do not become addicted to nicotine. We are seeking Daily and Social/Nondaily Smokers ( Read more... )I promise that we will not try to get you to quit or tell you about how smoking affects your health.
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| Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
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3:26 pm - Is this community even active anymore?
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And if so, does anyone know what the FUCK is going on on Basswood Dr? Last night six or seven cop cars and at least one ambulance went whizzing by my apartment around 8 or so, and just like 15 minutes ago, another couple cop cars, an ambulance, and a fire truck. All down toward the Canterbury area, it looked like. I mean, I know this shit happens, but that seems like an excessive number of emergency vehicles and two days straight? Huh?!
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| Thursday, September 29th, 2011
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4:25 pm - Student found dead in Read dormitory of apparent suicide
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| Monday, September 19th, 2011
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10:29 am
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serendipitynsa
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Is there any way OUT of Bloomington on public transportation? As far as I can tell the only bus that leaves Bloomington is the shuttle to the airport, there's no way to get to any of the surrounding cities/towns or anything?
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| Sunday, September 4th, 2011
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5:58 pm - Belly Dance Classes for Every Body!!!
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d_c_m
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Fall Classes! Belly Dancefit for Every Body!
September 6 - October 25
8 Week Class
Tuesday nights: 6 pm - 6:50 PM Advanced Belly Dancefit for Every Body!
September 6 - October 25
8 Week Class
Tuesday nights: 7 pm - 7:50 PM COST: 8 weeks is only $57 or $49 with student ID. REGISTER: Contact Panache School of Ballroom & Social Dance at 812-822-0050. You can also register via email at info@panachedance.com. More info:http://www.ddbd.org/classes.html
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| Monday, August 29th, 2011
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9:23 am - PSA: Another creepy guy menacing female students
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kendokamel
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From the alert email received:
On 08/28/11, at approximately 12:44 a.m., two female students reported that they were walking westbound in the area of E. Atwater Avenue and S. Fess. The females reported they saw a male standing in the area. They stated that the male "made them feel uncomfortable". The females reported that they turned around and began to walk in the other direction. They reported that the male began to follow them. The females stated that they began to run, and the male began to run after them. The females approached an IUPD police officer, who happened to be conducting a vehicle stop in the area. The females reported that when they approached the police officer, the male who had been chasing them turned around and ran away. Officers of the IUPD have just completed searching the area. The suspect was not located. The suspect was described as a white male in his mid to late 20's, short dark hair, approximately 5'08" to 5'09", with "large muscles". The suspect was wearing a gray tank top and khaki shorts. The suspect did not brandish a weapon and did not say anything to the females. The intentions of the suspect are not known; however, caution should be used.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Indiana University Police Department at 812-855-4111. The Indiana University Police Department encourages everyone to follow these tips to help them stay safe when out and about: • Be aware of your surroundings and avoid unsafe situations. • Walk with a friend, especially at night or in the early morning, whenever possible. • Stick to well lit, well-traveled areas. Do not take shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots or alleys. • Keep your purse securely held with your hands and not merely hanging on your shoulder. Indiana University Police will send alerts and information such as this to members of the campus community, if there is potential danger to people or property. Where danger may be very high, that information will be sent via text. For other situations, such as this one, that information will be sent via email. For additional security and safety tips go to the Protect IU site http://protect.iu.edu/; check the Crime Prevention section http://protect.iu.edu/police/crime-prevention.
Lieutenant Andy Stephenson
Indiana University Police
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| Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
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5:34 pm - PSA: Female student reports strong-arm attack near campus
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kendokamel
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This was an email I received from alert@indiana.edu:
Female Student Reports a Strong Armed Robbery near the Bloomington Campus.
August 24, 2011 IU Bloomington
The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a report of a robbery on Indiana Avenue, between 12th and 13th Streets. A 22-year-old IU student reported to BPD that she was robbed of her purse while walking in that area at approximately 1:00 AM on Aug 24. She reported that she saw a person standing under the railroad overpass, and as she walked under the bridge, he grabbed her purse and took her cell phone. She did not see any weapon, and she was not injured.
She described the suspect as possibly a white man, six foot, slender build and wearing all black clothing. She stated that he may have been wearing a hood but could not give any further description. She reported that he ran southwest from the scene. She also said she observed a second male subject running away from the scene as well. Officers checked the area but were
unable to locate any suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Bloomington Police Department at 812-339-4477 or the Indiana University Police Department at 812-855-4111.
The Indiana University Police Department encourages everyone to follow these tips to help them stay safe when out and about:
• Be aware of your surroundings and avoid unsafe situations.
• Walk with a friend, especially at night or in the early morning, whenever possible.
• Stick to well lit, well-traveled areas. Do not take shortcuts through wooded areas, parking lots or alleys.
• Keep your purse securely held with your hands and not merely hanging on your shoulder.
Indiana University Police will send alerts and information such as this to members of the campus community, if there is potential danger to people or property. Where danger may be very high, that information will be sent via text. For other situations, such as this one, that information
will be sent via email.
For additional security and safety tips go to the Protect IU site http://protect.iu.edu/; check the Crime Prevention section http://protect.iu.edu/police/crime-prevention.
For more information contact: Keith Cash Chief of Police kcash@indiana.edu (812) 855-4286
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| Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
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12:30 pm - PSA: Wednesday is move-in day. STAY IN YOUR HOMES, CITIZENS!*
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kendokamel
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But if you can't do that, here is the list of traffic pattern changes:
Street patterns will change on Sunday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 24 to allow for optimal traffic flow as students move into residence centers. Changes will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. To alleviate traffic jams, residents are asked to promptly remove vehicles from loading areas surrounding the residence halls.
No vehicles will be permitted in the circle drive at Briscoe Residence Center (Fee Lane side) at any time on August 24. The drive will re-open following move-in.
The circle drive at Eigenmann Residence Center will reverse direction on August 24. Traffic will enter on Union Street and exit on Tenth Street.
Sunrise Drive, between Ashton and Teter, will become one-way southbound from Tenth Street to Seventh Street on Sunday, August 21, and Wednesday, August 24.
The streets surrounding Collins Residence Center will be one-way on August 24. Woodlawn Avenue will be southbound from Tenth Street to Ninth Street; Ninth Street will continue westbound to Park Avenue; and Park Avenue will be northbound to Tenth Street.
For information about state road construction projects visit the Indiana Department of Transportation Web site at http://www.in.gov/indot/.
*If you have errands to run, I would highly recommend doing them today, and avoiding campus and any stores or restaurants on Wednesday.
Also, watch out for people going the wrong way down the one-way streets.
Also also, IU bus service will be suspended on Wednesday. BT is still a go, but expect very long delays.
Edit about BT: The busses are bypassing the IMU stretch of 7th, due to traffic restrictions on Woodlawn. The #6 eastbound will go from Indiana out to 10th Street, and the #6 westbound will go from 10th to Dunn, and pick up 7th at Dunn. I'm guessing that the other busses that hit that stretch of 7th between Indiana and Woodlawn are doing the same thing.
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| Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
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3:14 pm - mattress
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| Saturday, July 30th, 2011
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8:48 pm - Where to go for electronic music in Btown?
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| Monday, July 25th, 2011
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4:20 pm - Airconditioning?
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| Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
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7:57 pm - Happy days will be here, again! (Macri's to return!)
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kendokamel
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From the HT:
Macri’s Deli coming to Bloomington’s old depot downtown
By Rebecca Troyer
Macri’s Deli, a popular eastside restaurant that closed in 2007, is coming to downtown Bloomington.
New owners Troy Donovan and Jerry Hinnefeld, both of Bloomington, have leased the Depot building at 301 N. Morton St. from CFC Properties and plan to open the restaurant in early October.
“It’s almost hard to talk about it; I’m so excited,” Donovan said. “We are bringing back the Macri’s you love.”
The restaurant will have substantially the same menu as patrons enjoyed during its 20-year life in the Jackson Creek shopping center, including specialty sandwiches such as the BRT, Old Chicago and open-faced Greek pizza. Donovan said in addition to purchasing the Macri’s name, the business has the old recipes.
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2:41 pm - Studio Avalible
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embossedsilver
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I'm looking to reassign my lease on my Fountain Park studio apartment for the 2011-2012 year. If anyone is interested in taking over (no security deposit!) or knows of anyone who needs housing for the year, let me know.
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