http://www.theheraldbulletin.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:21:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_265180102.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_265180102.html A 20-year-old Anderson man sustained a life-threatening stab wound Tuesday evening, and was being treated at Saint John’s Medical Center. Authorities expect he will be transferred to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_245110951.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_245110951.html These people were arrested Monday and Tuesday in Madison County:- Madison County sheriff’s deputies arrested Julie A. Smitson, 43, Richmond. 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Madison County Jail. Suspicion of probation violation. No bond. Tue, 26 May 2009 10:51:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145213230.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145213230.html ANDERSON — Delco and Guide used to offer good jobs in Madison County without a lot of education. Those days are gone.Tanya Tellis understands that all too well. Mon, 25 May 2009 21:33:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145213718.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145213718.html ANDERSON — For some students, school is an exciting and fun place to learn and make friends. For others, it’s a place to escape from the harsh realities of living in poverty. Although Madison County is no stranger to economic hardship, the recession has had a major effect on many local residents who were financially stable — and the community’s students are no exception. Mon, 25 May 2009 19:21:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145192351.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145192351.html ANDERSON — The room echoes with shouts of “We’re all one family!”But the words don’t come from a mom and dad, brother and sister. Instead, they come from a group of unrelated children whose lives are filled with unknowns and plagued by “what ifs.” Mon, 25 May 2009 19:17:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145191851.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145191851.html ANDERSON — Many Americans consider a good education the key to the future. But when a family has no idea where the next paycheck is coming from — or if it’s going to come at all — education can tumble down the list of priorities. Mon, 25 May 2009 16:16:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145161806.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145161806.html ANDERSON — While the government is trying to find ways to put money back into the pockets and bank accounts of Americans, mental-health specialists say that the poor economy is taking a toll on the nation’s emotional well-being. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:32:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145023354.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145023354.html ANDERSON — Inside the Anderson Township trustee’s office in downtown Anderson on a recent day, a senior citizen named Beverly sought help. She lives on her Social Security payment of about $600 a month and admits that sometimes she can’t afford to pay her electric bill.  Mon, 25 May 2009 02:20:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145022728.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145022728.html ANDERSON — Every year, thousands of Madison County residents go to not-for-profit organizations for assistance.And as the number of people who need help grows, budgets are dwindling — so local agencies are trying to find ways to keep up with the needs of the community. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:19:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145021910.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145021910.html ANDERSON — It’s early on a cool Saturday morning, and the city streets are quiet. Most local residents are still in their warm beds.But others are packing up their belongings and thinking about where they’re going to sleep when night falls again. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:10:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145021256.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145021256.html ANDERSON — In a long, narrow room lined on both sides with metal and plywood shelving, a few dozen jars of peanut butter and cans of green beans dot the mostly vacant spaces in the Salvation Army food pantry.“We are a little bit empty right now,” said Rodney Morin, director of the pantry.      Mon, 25 May 2009 02:05:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145020753.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145020753.html ANDERSON — Bob Blume’s method of fighting poverty and combating crime is to help felons get their lives together as soon as they’re released from prison — before they get into trouble again. Mon, 25 May 2009 02:02:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145020402.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145020402.html Anderson churches are feeling the effects of an economic recession, but what about churches in the rest of the country? Mon, 25 May 2009 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145015310.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145015310.html ANDERSON — Scattering throughout the neighborhood surrounding East Side Church of God, a group of teenagers set out on a mission one summer evening in 2008. Mon, 25 May 2009 01:46:00 +0000 http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145014910.html http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/coping/local_story_145014910.html Though not as active in seeking grants as it was a few years ago, the Madison County Homeless Task Force meets monthly.