Today, a new crime watch group is working to keep the streets of Anderson safe. A piece on Bridge Church pulled from the pages of Madison magazine. On Sunday, we’ll drop by the NAACP’s Henry Beckham banquet and look into a sexual harassment suit filed against Nestle.
Today, we investigate open burning laws in Anderson and surrounding towns, as well as Madison County, and why burning is such a nuisance to some. The Indiana State Police are investigating the earnings of Anderson City Councilman Rodney Chamberlain, we’ll find out why Anderson Community Schools was paying him.
Today, a new crime watch group is working to keep Anderson safe. We’ll drop in on the drive-through H1N1 flu vaccination at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which begins at 5 p.m. Magician Doug Berky will perform for students at Pendleton East Elementary School. And a feature on Highland quarterback Brad Kindred.
Today, as the flu season wears on, many people are coping with illness and long lines at clinics. We’ll find out how bad the situation is. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino plans to hold a drive-through clinic for H1N1 vaccinations. And the Madison County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 10 a.m.
Today, the Chesterfield Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. today, it’s the first meeting since an audit from the State Board of Accounts was released, revealing that five town employees misappropriated $259,000. Kim Builta, who will challenge Terri Austin of Elwood for a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives, will launch a tour of the district from the Paramount Theatre Centre at 5 p.m. The Madison County Council will meet at 4 p.m.
Today, it’s almost time to fall back, we’ll get you ready for Daylight Saving Time. Angela Burt Murray, an editor at Essence magazine, will speak at a women’s luncheon put on by the Community Foundation. Halloween is coming to the Anderson Family YMCA and bringing Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders with it. And an Alexandria football coach talks about faith.
Today, Ryan Stamm, 29, of Anderson, will make a court appearance in connection with the death of Michael Dickey. The Boy Scouts will honor Jay and Nancy Ricker of Ricker Oil. A Frankton barber will close his shop after 48 years. And look for my personal playlist of frightening Halloween songs.
Today, Gov. Mitch Daniels will be in Pendleton to make two announcements. Anderson is expected to pass the final reading of its budget and will consider a resolution to appeal as a distressed unit for circuit breaker relief. Jay Ricker of Ricker Oil will be honored by the Boy Scouts and the editorial board at The Herald Bulletin will weigh in on the Dr. Phillip Foley situation.
Today, Elwood will hold a meeting to discuss the County Option Income Tax (COIT) at 7 p.m. The Commission on Black Males will hold a meeting at the Geater Center at 6 p.m. to discuss education vs. incarceration. And an Oktobertfest celebration will draw attention to the Madison County Community Health Center’s northern branch at 1518 Main St. in Elwood, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" project under way in the Miami County's Bunker Hill has drawn much attention. The project is being led by Anderson builder Hallmark Homes, co-founded by Anderson University graduate Derek Wilder. The show is not expected to air until January 2010. In the meantime, fans can follow the project's progress through a social media campaign at www.hallmarkhomes.com
Today, the Madison County Council will vote on a budget at 4 p.m., county officials will also hold a hearing concerning the County Option Income Tax (COIT) at 7 p.m. We’ll provide an update on the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project under way in Bunker Hill. And a fire broke out in the 2300 block of East Second St. around midnight, we’ll find out what happened.
Randy Good of Good's Candy Shop brought a robot to the Business To Business Trade Show at the Wigwam in Anderson on Thursday. The wisecracking android delighted the crowd with his witty banter, but left people wondering: Who is doing the talking?
Today, D.W. Heiney is paying for city trash pick-up but doesn’t use the service. What is happening to all that trash? More on the explosion near Indianapolis that disrupted traffic all the way into Madison County. The editorial board at The Herald Bulletin weighs in on the county stipend for judges.
Today, Middletown’s Dr. Phillip Foley will appear before a State Medical Licensing board over accusations linking him to overdose deaths of patients. A cadre of supporters will rally at Foley’s office at 11 a.m. to escort him to Indianapolis. The Anderson Fire Department will fly flags at half-staff in tribute to Vader, the fire department dog that will be euthanized at age 14.
Today, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will select a Central Indiana house to be demolished and rebuilt by Hallmark Homes of Anderson. The Anderson Federation of Teachers has filed a grievance over the Wigwam, calling it inadequate for special education students. And we will check on the status of the County Option Income Tax (COIT) now that it has been approved by Alexandria.
Today, a former courts private investigator, Lester Helton, is set to go on trial at 9 a.m. in Madison Circuit Court. We probe open burning laws in Anderson in Madison County and find out why some residents consider burning a nuisance. A deeper look into the stipend for judges: What do other counties pay. And why a recent Ivy Tech Community College left a bad taste in the mouths of Pendleton officials.
