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State sues former Chesterfield officials
Five former Chesterfield officials have been sued for potentially more than $1 million for allegations of misappropriation of public money and fraud uncovered in a recent audit.
Justin Schneider: Lincoln Brooks trial, ACS survey and local high schools receive training equipment
Today, the trial of ex-Anderson Police Department officer Lincoln Brooks is set to begin today. Anderson Community Schools is preparing to launch a survey about the future of the district and what parents would like to see. Saint John’s Hospital and Central Indiana Orthopedics will donate training equipment to local high schools.
County fixes error on missed exemptions
ANDERSON — Ralph Wellons got a grand surprise when his tax bill arrived in the mail. Grand — as in $1,000. Wellons, who lives in Redbud Estates’ Camelot development southwest of 38th Street and Raible Avenue, got a property tax bill saying he owed $1,400. He’s paid about $400 in past years.
C.J. Boots casket Co. moves downtown
ANDERSON — In a 45-day whirlwind, the building at 516 Meridian St. transformed from an empty shell to a full-fledged casket manufacturing plant as Anderson company C.J. Boots Casket Co. moved into its new home. As company owner Chris Boots put it, “Moving a casket company is quite the undertaking.”
Weather: Clouds early, rain later
Today will start with clouds and end with rain chances. Scattered showers will develop later today, but it will still be mild. Forecast highs are in the middle 50s this afternoon. Scattered showers will linger tonight and for the big travel day Wednesday. Temperatures will be near 50 degrees on Wednesday.
Injury reported after car hits tree
One person was reportedly injured in a single-vehicle accident late Monday at county roads 9 West and 1100 South.
Nov. 24: Arrest Log
Nov. 24: Births
Recent births at area hospitals:
Council in favor of health insurance commission
ANDERSON — The City Council voted on Monday in favor of an ordinance that would create an Employee Health Commission that Councilman David Eicks said would make health insurance decisions more transparent.
County building to close, workers furloughed
The Madison County Government Center, or courthouse, is closing for two days over the next few weeks in response to the County Council’s decision to force employees to take unpaid time off.
Tax bill surprise: bills went up, not down
ANDERSON — John Hendrix was pleased in 2008 when his tax bill dropped by nearly $1,000 — but his luck quickly ran out.
Hendrix recently received his new tax bill to find that the amount had jumped back up to its original 2007 bill.
In 2008, Hendrix’s bill was $1,329. For 2009, the bill jumped to $2,226.
Nov. 23: Local Obituaries
Basic obituaries and pending arrangements are published in the Tuesday edition of The Herald Bulletin.
Nov. 23: Funeral Services
Local funeral services and visitation hours are listed.
Vectren energy assistance program renewed
EVANSVILLE — More than 30,000 low-income Vectren customers in Indiana will receive significant reductions in their natural gas bills this winter thanks to the extension of a Universal Service Program created by Vectren Energy Delivery of Indiana and Citizens Energy Group in Indianapolis.
Suits filed: Oct. 26-Nov. 6, 2009
Suits filed in Madison County courts Oct. 26-Nov. 6, 2009; Circuit Court: Kirstie Haynes vs. Tyrone Haynes, domestic relations; The Bank Of New York Mellon vs. Marilyn L. Shultz, mortgage foreclosure; Metlife Home Loans vs. J.D. Ellsworth, mortgage foreclosure
On the Job: People keep cab driver interested
ANDERSON — Andersonian Daniel Brown, 28, has a job that keeps him moving — and might keep you moving, too. He’s a taxicab driver for Anderson Taxi, with an occasional shift as a dispatcher. Brown agreed to talk to The Herald Bulletin for the first installment of our weekly “On the Job” series, which invites local people to tell us about their jobs, in their own words.
Justin Schneider: City council special meeting, property taxes, CJ Boots
Today, the Anderson City Council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. to discuss the creation of an employee health review commission, as well as an ordinance to fix the salaries and benefits of meter readers and employees in the water and water pollution control departments. Some Madison County residents wonder why they are getting hit with higher property tax bills. And CJ Boots Casket Co. will open its new location in downtown Anderson.
Weather: Rain on the way for Thanksgiving
Big changes lie ahead in the forecast this week. The week begins dry and unseasonably warm, with a few spotty showers and sprinkles possible this afternoon, mainly south and east of Indianapolis. Clouds will increase, bringing the next chance of rain late Tuesday night.
What's Where for Monday, Nov. 23
Local meetings and activities are scheduled Monday.
Parks Department to slash 62.5 percent of budget
ANDERSON — In the midst of a city budget crisis, some departments have taken bigger hits than others. One such department, Parks and Recreation, has seen the biggest drop in funding for 2010 than any other city sector.
Pendleton Heights to dedicate military flag installation
PENDLETON — Military flags and flagpoles donated by two members of the Pendleton Heights High School Class of 2009 will be dedicated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the high school. Veterans and active duty military personnel are invited to attend.
Nov. 22: Arrest Log
These arrests were made Saturday and Sunday in Madison County:
Scott Underwood: Sunday news report took commitment
Community newspapers have the responsibility of exploring public policy and pushing for reform. That was the impetus of our Sunday articles about the practice of family members being hired into Anderson city government.
Reader complaints about the issue intensified over the past several weeks as the city laid off employees to adjust for falling tax revenues. These complaints spurred our efforts.
Nov. 22: Funeral Services
Local funeral services and visitation hours are listed.

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