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ALL QUARRIES IN THE COUNTY ARE PRIVATELY OWNED AND IT IS ILLEGAL TO SWIM IN ANY OF THEM

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The emergency sirens are tested at 12pm and 7pm on the first Friday of each month

There are three parts to the test - a sustained siren (representing a weather emergency - aka, a tornado), a warbled siren (representing an "other" emergency), and an announcement (for authorities to convey critical information via the emergency loudspeakers in case of ongoing emergency).

If the weather is (or is forecast to be) severe on the first Friday, the test will not take place.


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Missing Wedding Flowers

hi! begging for help finding my irreplaceable preserved wedding flowers delivered to the Bloom apartments last name Wagner. it is about 3’ tall, 7 pounds, and marked as fragile. they are VERY fragile and were delivered Thursday, September 26. we have the photo that it was delivered in front of our door next to another package for a fact. however, only the other package was there. it was not in a location it could be blown away.

** we have reached out to neighbors, nobody has footage or has seen anything. the apartment complex have been no help whatsoever and due to it being delivered we cannot track it or anything. PLEASE help message me if you know anything i’m begging you. i don’t even care just return them safely. either to the location it was taken from, or UPS and i can pick it up. they are irreplaceable, please return them before i file a police report!

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2024/10/05
07:31 UTC

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Huge explosion in Bloomington Indiana at 3:09 am then lots of sirens a small time after. Anyone know what that was.

6 Comments
2024/10/05
07:13 UTC

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Tapp road rn

Just drove down Tapp Road heading west and ended up getting stopped for quite a while by some amateur flaggers directing traffic. It was way backed up, probably worth mentioning if you need to take Tapp anytime soon. Anyone know what was happening?

2 Comments
2024/10/05
00:58 UTC

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Loud boom on west side explanation

Be aware of 17th street, a shit ton of sirens are still coming. A car exploded in Arlington Valley(no explanation as to why yet)

Edit: It was a plumbers truck

6 Comments
2024/10/05
00:02 UTC

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Register to vote by October 7th, and vote in the 2024 elections!

On November 5th, Indiana will vote not just for President, but for Congress, for Governor, and for state and local offices. Register and vote so you'll have a say in what kind of country America will be!

##Register to vote

In Indiana, you must register by October 7th to vote. You can register here: https://indianavoters.in.gov/

##Voting in person

Indiana offers early voting from October 8th-November 4th. You can vote at your County Election Administrator's office. Your county may offer additional early voting sites; search here under 'Voting Location'.

If you prefer, you can vote at your polling place on Election Day, November 5th.

When voting in person, be sure to bring an accepted form of identification.

##Voting by mail

Some Indiana voters qualify to vote by mail. Apply for a mail ballot here.

Ballots must be received by November 5th, so mail your ballot back promptly. You can also return your ballot in person to your County Election Administrator's office.

If you mail your ballot, you can track it here.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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2024/10/04
22:21 UTC

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Voter Registration Ends October 7, next MONDAY

If you have not registered to vote, voter registration closes on October 7. You can register to vote online at https://indianavoters.in.gov/

If you have not checked your voter registration status, go to https://indianavoters.in.gov/ to make sure you are registered to vote. People have reported odd things about their registration. Check it before October 7 if you intend to vote.

You can also check to see where you vote on https://indianavoters.in.gov/

Sincerely, someone who has nothing to do with https://indianavoters.in.gov/

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2024/10/04
20:58 UTC

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Helene Relief

Are there any donation places leaving this weekend? Have a friend with some requested items she wants to donate!

1 Comment
2024/10/04
20:52 UTC

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Ok, did anyone else see this shit?

I was driving down 2nd, near the old hospital, at around 2:30p today, going east. And I saw a white minivan with red tape patched all around it. And a guy driving with his windows down just jamming out. With a fucking farm animal (mini horse? donkey?) in the back seat with its giant muzzle sticking out of the driver side window. Like, some major Napoleon Dynamite action happening. And yeah, I was break-necking the situation so completely and definitely almost rear-ended someone. And the person behind me definitely almost rear-ended me.

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2024/10/04
20:30 UTC

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Free coffee table at end of driveway

Dm for address

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2024/10/04
19:34 UTC

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Sun halo/rainbow right now!

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2024/10/04
19:15 UTC

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Reminder, it’s hilly hundred weekend

https://www.hillyhundred.org

It’s hilly hundred weekend all! Thank you for your patience and care when driving around cyclist this weekend. Bloomington and Elletsville are always fantastic hosts

9 Comments
2024/10/04
19:10 UTC

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Ride my ass while driving?

What is WITH all the ass-riders in town? I had an idiot in front of me being unpredictable, so I was keeping my distance. Some beady-eyed lady came up behind and was so close to my car, all I could see was the bridge of her nose and her eyes. Couldn’t even see the front of her car! The guy in front of me was acting a fool so I had to stop HARD. This lady almost hit me, then started screaming, honking and flipping me off. Wtf?

EDIT: just venting, not looking for actual answers… I know people are just… idiots.

47 Comments
2024/10/04
18:59 UTC

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Does The Man in the Hat always park illegally?

Two times in as many weeks I’ve seen this dude blocking an entire street or outlet.

21 Comments
2024/10/04
18:45 UTC

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metal detectorists

I lost my wedding ring in a discrete area while going home yesterday, and even after more than an hour of searching, we couldn’t find it! I’m wondering if there are any metal dectectorists in the area would be able to lend assistance in the search. Thank you :)

7 Comments
2024/10/04
18:33 UTC

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Bus line question

What bus line goes to or is closest to the movie theater?

2 Comments
2024/10/04
16:33 UTC

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It’s just a test

The siren is a normal first Friday of the month at noon test don’t worry

8 Comments
2024/10/04
16:01 UTC

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Roads that intersect themselves:

I’ll start. the intersection of W Leonard Springs Rd and S Leonard Springs Rd

12 Comments
2024/10/04
13:54 UTC

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New Interactive Food Inspection Report Dashboard from the Monroe County Health Department - Powered by the Monroe County GIS Division

We've been up to a lot of cool stuff in the Monroe County GIS Division, including this new interactive Food Establishment Inspection Report map that we built with the great staff in the Monroe County Health Department! Here you can visualize the more than 7K inspections that have been conducted since 2011 (note that only active restaurants appear in the dashboard):

https://preview.redd.it/mr1b5kchtqsd1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=30dd9ea463f1054ea32c6fc46de9e83924295d27

2 Comments
2024/10/04
13:42 UTC

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Experience with Westplex townhome rentals? Olympus properties?

If you commented on my last post- thank you so so much! It’s beyond appreciated!

I’m currently looking at a townhome for rent in the Westplex complex through Olympus properties? Has anyone lived in Westplex or rented through Olympus and have any feedback?

Thanks so much again, not from the area, never visited the area, and moving next year, so your feedback is invaluable! 💕

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2024/10/04
13:27 UTC

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sorry for apartment post... any recent/current heritage experiences?

does anyone currently live at the dorchester buildings? i'm going to tour the apartment i got approved for [i think] so i'm going to see it before committing to it..... but i'm very afraid of the black mold stories and just how loud everything is said to be. one review said they could hear the person above them peeing at night. i can understand footsteps as normal apartment noise but that's kinda crazy. has anyone had any good experiences?? :'(

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2024/10/03
14:45 UTC

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Missed Connection - Maxwell & Woodlawn, 10/3, 5:30PM

You were in a pearl, newer-model BMW SUV, nary an hour ago. The wind piquing my senses, I spotted you from a distance, well before you returned the favor. As I watched you come to a complete stop I continued to roll, ever slower until I reached my temporary terminus ten yards before the actual sign. As I pondered the name of the paint on your vehicle - Forgotten Tundra? Curious Ash? Whey Grey? - I did not think to consider how you would interpret my premature stop.

You waved me through, but my legs did not pedal. You waved again, and again I made no committed action. After the third I assumed you did not realize I wanted you to go first, and proceeded to wave you through. Having been hit by a car I prefer to cross intersections without impatient drivers waiting, but there is no way you could have known that. Instead my assumption evidently proved to make an ass of both of us. Taking affront to the wave, you returned a single finger salute and sped through the intersection, unknowingly making me feel comforted that I made the correct decision to wait.

Respond with the color of hoodie I was wearing so I know it's you.

TL;DR If you find yourself at a stop with a cyclist who is making no effort to go through the intersection, there is no reason to assume malintent; they just want you to go first so they feel safer crossing the intersection.

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2024/10/03
22:37 UTC

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police activity at 12:30 am 10/4

I’m live east of campus and just keep hearing hella police sirens and ambulances does anybody know wtf is happening?? I’m nosy asf too so can someone drop the link to the bloomington police scanner thingy so i can listen

4 Comments
2024/10/04
04:37 UTC

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Btownspidey here again! New suit reveal

Not the best pose, but it's the only well lit full-body shot I have right now. The eyes move and light up like the more modern adaptations, and I couldn't buy the screen printed fabric I wanted for the blues, because the supplier was down at the moment. So I had to painstakingly paint every brick on the blue lol. Like I said last post, I don't want to post here too much. So I'll only post here when I have a new suit or cool update. But if you want to see more constant me-relaated stuff, my Instagram is btownspidey, the profile pic is Gengar right now because of my partner, but that's me.

22 Comments
2024/10/04
03:42 UTC

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Acoustic guitar player

Suggestions on finding an acoustic guitar player for a wedding ceremony in April!

Or a band with an acoustic guitar focus.

Main desire, you are my sunshine is going to be the processional song.

Just advice for where to look please. I won't be choosing this off this post

1 Comment
2024/10/04
03:37 UTC

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Eagle rare

Anywhere to buy it in town?

6 Comments
2024/10/04
02:48 UTC

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We all agree that the arrows at places like McDonald’s and Sam’s Club should be followed, yes?

Yes, yes, another “we live in a society” post.

When there are clear arrows and signs directing traffic flow at fuel pumps, please go the correct direction, folks. I get that it is more convenient for YOU to drive the wrong way and block people who actually need to use the left side of the pump because their fuel cap is on the right side of their car, but please stop. I see this almost every time I get fuel. It is sometimes possible to go the correct way and pull the hose around your car. Absolutely fine, as it doesn’t create a jam. Otherwise, you may have to wait like everyone else. I am sorry you bought a car that has a fuel cap on the left side.

Also, some McDonald’s here have ONE lane for the drive thru, which only splits right before the speaker. It is clearly marked with a yellow line and arrow with “DRIVE THRU” below it. The reason for this configuration is because 1) the line moves faster for everyone if it splits at that point, and 2) the space to the right of that lane is for people to pass the drive thru and get out. When people go around the line to sneak into the second speaker, they block the exit and also cut the line. Again, please do not do this.

Are there other places in town where people need a “we live in a society” lecture?

37 Comments
2024/10/03
22:01 UTC

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Wtf Rockets

I didn’t notice the price under the rockets’ sticker until I got home. I thought $6.99 was kinda ridiculous when I bought them, then I seen that now I know it is ridiculous.

71 Comments
2024/10/03
21:09 UTC

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