Andy Mahler has devoted more than 50 years of his life to protecting the forest. His legacy is the subject of a new book by environmental reporter Steven Higgs, Mahler’s long-time friend. LP’s Anne Kibbler shares Mahler’s reflections on life and explores Higgs’s dedication to honoring one of his heroes. Read the story.
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading — and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about. Dr. Lee Rafuse Haines, a research professor of molecular parasitology and medical entomology at the University of Notre Dame, writes about the increase in tick-borne illness.
Local bestselling author Michael Koryta discusses growing up in Bloomington, discovering his craft as a professional writer, and his friendship with H-T sportswriter Bob Hammel. Koryta’s next novel, published as Scott Carson, his pen name for sci-fi and paranormal novels, is set to release August 5. Read the profile by Nick Bauer.
Ruthie Cohen has been writing for Limestone Post for going on ten years. Throughout a life of living and learning in and out of the kitchen, Ruthie has collected her own tidbits of wisdom, which she’s now stirred into a pot for your reading — and living — pleasure! Read about making tomato jam and finding comfort in your own kitchen in this article from LP’s resident sage.
Limestone Post contributors won 8 awards in the “Best in Indiana” Journalism Contest hosted on May 2 by the Indiana Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Congratulations to Anne Kibbler, Dason Anderson, Haley Miller, Christina Avery, Rebecca Hill, Laurie D. Borman, Michael G. Glab for their excellent work! Read all about it!
The term “constitutional crisis” has been used frequently and increasingly in 2025, often in reaction to a political situation, a controversial policy, or a legal dispute. But is the U.S. in a constitutional crisis? Rebecca Hill interviewed constitutional law experts to find out what the term means and if, in fact, the U.S. is now in a constitutional crisis.
The Tatanka Roadshow is a series of events calling attention to what organizers call destructive land and forest management practices by the U.S. Forest Service in southern Indiana. The roadshow will be in Paoli on June 28, featuring comedian Stephanie Lochbihler, singer-songwriter Tim Grimm, novelist Scott Russell Sanders, and screenwriter Angelo Pizzo. Read about the show and the significance of southern Indiana’s forests, by Dason Anderson.
The Mental Health Collaborative is a multiyear, multimillion-dollar investment dedicated to enhancing mental health outcomes in and around Monroe County, Indiana. Led by Bloomington Health Foundation, the collaborative brings together business leaders, service providers, nonprofits, lawmakers, clinicians, and concerned citizens to address the significant and complex challenges that impact mental health access and support. Click here to read about the Mental Health Collaborative.
The innovative local news series Deep Dive: WFHB & Limestone Post Investigate received statewide, national, and international recognition, but the most impact was local, surpassing its goal to provide Monroe County residents “with vital information, comprehensive coverage, and transparency.” Read a wrap-up of the series, including links to every broadcast and article by WFHB and Limestone Post.
While many Americans have lost trust in national news sources, most say they still rely on the accuracy of local news, with 74 percent of Americans saying they had at least some trust in their local news organizations. And yet, more than 3,200 local and regional newspapers have closed since 2005. This report by Purdue University Professor Jennifer Hoewe puts the plight of news into perspective.
Limestone Media had a momentous year in 2023! As seen in our 2023 Impact Report, last year was a banner year for our flagship publication, Limestone Post Magazine. Not only did we publish more stories and increase our presence in Bloomington and surrounding communities, but each year our public-service journalism has greater impact in our community. Click here for Limestone Post’s 2023 Impact Report.
In February, European fine art photographers Jon Tonks and Roman Franc began working on a project to photograph various groups in and around Bloomington. The results will be exhibited at Pictura Gallery in the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts beginning June 6, coinciding with the Fourth and Rogers Block Party and Gallery Walk Bloomington. Hiromi Yoshida profiled the photographers and Pictura co-owner Martha Moore.
Ruthie Cohen was a spice loyalist, but sometimes, she writes, you have to be less complacent and shake things up. In these recipes for Stirring the Pot, she shows one way to create hawaij — a spice blend from Yemen — and how you can use it in soups, stews, and even coffee.
Get started with Ruthie’s hawajj.
Limestone Post and WFHB Community Radio are finalists in the 2023 Nonprofit News Awards for Journalism Collaboration of the Year. Their local news series, called Deep Dive: WFHB & Limestone Post Investigate, is one of three collaborations nationwide selected by the Institute for Nonprofit News. The Limestone Post article, “The Long Goodbye: Living with Alzheimer’s Disease,” by Rebecca Hill, is also a finalist for INN’s Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism. Click here to read more.
Grandparents with custody of their grandchildren, low-income families, and stewards of clean water are all feeling the impact of federal funding cuts. Vulnerable Hoosiers are getting hit the worst. Writer Trung Le interviewed leaders at several local nonprofits to see how uncertainty caused by government policies are leading to hardship. Read how the cuts are hurting.
The career of IU sculpture professor Melanie Cooper Pennington has evolved over 30-plus years, but she considers her recent exhibition at the I Fell Gallery “a punctuation point.” Claude Cookman, author and professor emeritus at IU, says watching Cooper Pennington talk about her work feels like watching one of her sculptures come to life. See and read about her work here.