Madison County has been hit hard by the global economic crisis. "Coping with Hard Times," produced in conjunction with an advanced news writing class at Anderson University, chronicles how local people and organizations are coping.
SUNDAY
— Poverty often forces neglect of health care.
— Despite crisis, some Rust Belt cities managing to retool.
— Reality of poverty challenges notion that hard work guarantees success.
— Local experts discuss the causes of poverty.
— Salvation Army uses United Way grant to try to break the cycle of poverty.
— Those just above the poverty line have trouble finding help.
MONDAY
— For food pantries, not-for-profits and churches — funding down, needs up.
TUESDAY
— Poverty, education have symbiotic relationship — for good or bad.
Coping With Hard Times
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John P. Cleary
Discussion
May 23, 2009
Coping With Hard Times: An introduction
- Coping With Hard Times
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Arrest log: Feb. 19
Arrests made by Madison County law enforcement on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, based on Madison County Jail records.
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Churches offer support to beat a blue holiday
Tangible help for coping with grief during the holiday season is available this weekend from two local churches: First Presbyterian Church and Madison Park Church of God. The churches are offering events that are free and open to the public.
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Theft from ATM leads to man’s arrest
ANDERSON — Anderson police arrested a man Wednesday who charged $1,500 to his ex-girlfriend’s ATM card over the holiday season, according to a police report.
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Anderson man stabbed outside store
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.
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Arrest log: Sept. 2, 2009
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. -
Coping with Hard Times: 'Culture of education' essential to economic future
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.
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Coping with Hard Times: Targeted programs help disadvantaged students
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.
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Coping with Hard Times: Kid Connection helps children from troubled homes
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.”
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Coping with Hard Times: Poverty often puts education on hold
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.
- Coping with Hard Times: Bad economy intensifies stress 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.
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Arrest log: Feb. 19
White House Attacks Romney on Birth Control
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Mo. Teen Gets Life Sentence for Killing Girl, 9
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
