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🌱 Where can you now get free high-speed Wi‑Fi in Bloomington parks?

Good day Bloomington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where can you now get free high-speed Wi‑Fi in Bloomington parks?
  • Who owns Bloomington’s cherry-red 1948 Pontiac convertible?
  • Meet the Bloomington superfan behind IU’s rolling Big Red Fan Van

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 46, low: 36.
  • Thursday: Windy with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 53 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bloomington adds free public Wi-Fi to 2 additional locations (fox59.com) — Bloomington has expanded its free public Wi‑Fi program to Seminary Park and the new Hopewell Commons, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps depending on location in each park. City officials say the move supports Bloomington’s digital opportunity plan to ensure all residents can get reliable internet and the tools needed for full civic and economic participation.
   

2. Vintage Pontiacs are disappearing, but enthusiasts are finding them (usatoday.com) — A vintage-car columnist notes that one of the standout Pontiacs readers shared is a cherry-red 1948 convertible located right here in Bloomington. Her nationwide call for classic Pontiac stories drew responses from across the country, and she’s now inviting more local owners to reach out with the tales behind their beloved rides.
   

3. Step inside My Favorite Ride's IU football Big Red Fan Van (heraldtimesonline.com) — A Bloomington superfan has revived his 1987 “Big Red Fan Van” to celebrate Indiana University football’s dream season and upcoming Rose Bowl trip. Chris Lamb, who smooths the ice at Bloomington’s Frank Southern Ice Arena, now cruises town and even greets returning IU teams in his decked-out van, delighting fellow locals.
   

4. IU Turning Point membership increases significantly after Kirk assassination (idsnews.com) — Indiana University Bloomington’s chapter of Turning Point USA has nearly doubled its membership since founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated, drawing more conservative students into meetings and events on campus. Members describe the chapter as a hub for open political discussion, and one student says the tragedy also deepened his faith, leading him to regular worship at St. Paul’s Catholic Center in Bloomington.
   

5. Constellation Stage & Screen presents ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical' (idsnews.com) — Bloomington theatergoers can catch Constellation Stage & Screen’s “A Christmas Story: The Musical” at the John Waldron Arts Center through Jan. 4, with local kids and IU theatre students sharing the stage. New-to-town actor Cassandra Simons and IU senior Lucy Ferguson highlight how the show, holiday market, and food drive are bringing Bloomington residents together for the season.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone and happy holidays!
    I know a lot of people are struggling with gifts this year, so I'll be selling boxes of gifts for cheap. The price will depends on what's in the box,… (Nextdoor Sherwood Oaks)
  • I was amazed at how many drivers were on the roads today!
    They’re still super slick in some spots and I watched several people end up facing a direction they weren’t intending to. If you don’t have to go out… (Nextdoor Hillside and High)
  • Crown Equipment posted a job opening for Mechanic - Auto / Diesel / Forklift Technician in Bloomington. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Bloomington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bloomington here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bloomington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.