The Herald Bulletin looks back at stories from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Anderson Herald newspapers.
10 Years Ago
March 21 — United Auto Workers Local 662’s union hall at Hillcrest Drive and Scatterfield Road will be the site of a new Liberty Christian School. UAW Local 662 President David Tierney said it was a good financial decision based on declining membership. Tierney said membership dwindled from upwards of 15,000 to around 2,800. Sam Barfell, administrator with Liberty Christian, said the objective for the almost 18-acre site is to have all the school’s educational facilities on one campus.
25 Years Ago
March 21 — City Plan Commission members got the first public look at blueprints for the proposed $70 million Magnequench facility, and learned the endeavor will include more than simply production of a new product. “This is to be the world headquarters for Magnequench,” said Donald R. Sokol, Delco Remy senior project engineer. “It will contain all the marketing and sales offices, so we are building a world-class headquarters.” The board voted to recommend approval to rezone the proposed site for new business. Delco Remy had an option to buy the land contingent on rezoning approval.
50 Years Ago
March 22 – Circuit Court Judge Carl T. Smith granted a temporary injunction, restraining the City of Anderson and the Public Health Board from interfering with the sale of meat by Heiney’s Frozen Foods and Meats. The injunction was sought by Hobert Heiney, proprietor, to challenge a new city ordinance. Heiney was cited into City Court recently on an alleged violation of the ordinance, which provides for the placing of a federal or state inspector’s stamp on meat products.
100 Years Ago
March 23 — Phillip Huffman, a farmer of Stoney Creek township became suddenly insane yesterday morning while on a Central Indiana train bearing him to this city for a visit with his son, Isaac Huffman of Lincoln Street. The elder Huffman boarded the train at Lapel about 10 o’clock in the morning, and when about halfway to Anderson his mind became violent. The conductor notified the local police and Sgt. Rodgers met the train and Huffman was immediately taken to the home of his son. Mr. Huffman quieted down considerably at the home but his physical condition is such that he will have to be confined to his bed for several days to come. Worry over family troubles are reported to be the cause of his condition.
Local Education
Back in the News for Sunday, March 21
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Adult education GED classes offered
Anderson Community Schools is offering classes in GED preparation, English Language classes and Basic Education Refresher classes for the 2011-12 school year.
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ACS taking a look at its dress code
The Anderson Community School Corp. dress code that many parents have argued against may see some slack in the near future.
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McGhee sworn in as newest member of ACS board
New Anderson Community Schools board member Danny McGhee was sworn in with a group of community members there in his support Tuesday.
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South Madison board interviews 4 finalists
The search went from 12 to four, and on Thursday, only one will remain to fill the vacancy of the South Madison Community School Corp. board.
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Proposed bill would streamline college credit transfer process
Indiana college students worried about whether their credit hours will transfer to another university may get some relief if a proposed higher-education bill passes.
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Shift to online learning raises questions about costs to schools
Legislation that would require high school students in Indiana to take at least one online course is meeting resistance from some school administrators who say they can’t afford any more mandates from the state.
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Wall Street atmosphere alive at AU
Surrounded by a stock market ticker and television screens showing the latest stock prices and world financial news, Federico Boscaini purchased 230 shares of Chevron stock for more than $24,000. He did it in a financial stock trading room at Anderson University — and with university funds.
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NCLB loses grip on Indiana
Indiana is one of the first 10 states in the nation to receive a waiver from President Barack Obama’s administration for certain requirements within No Child Left Behind. That spells change for local districts.
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In a roundabout way
If all goes well, construction for a new roundabout at the intersection of Indiana 38 and County Road 300 West near Pendleton Heights Middle School could begin by the middle of next year.
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Search for history on Mars
Greg McCauley will discuss a Mars mission at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pendleton Public Library, 595 E. Water St. The 45-minute talk featuring multimedia is free and open to the public.
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