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The first stage Thursday will cover the wall on the northwest corner of West 11th Street and North Rogers Street.

The sheriff said his office wants to leave a positive first impression. That’s how it decided on the one word contained in the mural: Hope.

The city is in communication with the Bicycle Garage to commission a new mural for the space in Peoples Park, but Ksander is unsure of a timeline for the project. Ultimately, the Bicycle Garage must approve the plan.

Bloomington artist Adam Long said the first time he picked up a paint brush was just two years ago, but looking at his work, you would never know it.