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Non-clinical staff shortage, Library branch construction | Indiana Newsdesk

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Worker shortages in hospitals during the pandemic was not limited to only nurses. Environmental service staff faced some of the same dangers from COVID-19 and left in droves. Hospital administrators have been raising wages of non-clinical staff to lure employees in what has become a competitive field. 

Construction is finally underway on the south side of Bloomington for what will be the city’s third public library. The $13 million project next to Batchelor Middle School is expected to open in early 2024.

And, the Friends of the Forest has questions about timber harvesting taking place at a campground in the Owen-Putnam State Forest.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, right now on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren