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Commissioner Julie Thomas said the county needs to construct a new jail to replace its aging downtown facility as well as co-locate judicial services to the same site.

Commissioner Penny Githens said the county could finish studies and predesign work for a property near the I-69 and State Road 46 bypass within a month or two.  

The new ambulance service will serve as backup for 911 calls in Monroe County.

Democratic candidates for Monroe County Commissioner Peter Iversen and Julie Thomas have different views on big local issues.

Monroe County resident Paul White, Sr., (R) is running for the District 3 seat on the county board of commissioners.

Former Bloomington City Council member Steve Volan is running for the District 3 seat on the board of county commissioners this year.

A semiconductor manufacturer wants to start operations at a vacant Cook Medical building on Bloomington’s west side.

The effectiveness of Monroe County Emergency Management’s response was a topic of a staff report and public comment at this week's board of commissioners meeting.

The commissioners unanimously approved the board, which finances and operates capital facilities or improvements.

The commissioners are slated to vote on an ordinance to establish a CIB at their July 5 meeting.