Local news briefs compiled for publication in the Wednesday, March 10, edition of The Herald Bulletin.
City, Bright to develop corridor plan
ANDERSON — The city will enter into a contract with Bright eSolutions, a division of Bright Automotive, to develop a clean technology corridor master plan. The contract, not to exceed $11,000, will fund the initial research needed to establish the energy-efficient technology corridor. The money will come from food and beverage taxes and the Board of Public Works.
“We know green technology is the future of the world, and especially in our area where we’ve become a mecca of green energy,” city Economic Development Director Linda Dawson said.
Works Board receives street design bids
ANDERSON — The Board of Public Works on Tuesday received two bids for design services for street resurfacing in 2010 including a bid from Major Engineering for $82,000 and one from Floyd Burroughs and Associates for $73,100. The project would prepare a plan for additional street resurfacing if a bill passes Congress that would allow for more federal funding for such projects.
In other business Tuesday, the board approved an annual $25,100 lease between the Anderson Redevelopment Commission and the city’s parking authority.
Mechanicsburg Cemetery will hold spring cleanup
MECHANICSBURG — The Mechanicsburg Cemetery announcing its spring cleanup.
All holiday decorations, grave blankets, seasonal ground flowers that families want to keep must be removed by March 25.
All unsightly decorations on shepherd hooks and saddles or flowers not in attached vases will be removed. Glass and breakables items are not permitted in the cemetery.
Streets will close for performance
ANDERSON — Third- and fourth-grade students from area grade schools will be attending a one-hour performance of the Griot Drum Ensemble at the Paramount Theatre at 10 a.m. Friday.
Meridian Street will be closed between 11th and 12th streets, and 12th Street will be closed between Main and Meridian beginning at 8 a.m. Buses and students will be cleared by 11:15 a.m.
Auditor’s satellite office closes
ALEXANDRIA — The personal property satellite office in Alexandria closed in February, according to Cheryl Heath, Madison County assessor. Submit all personal property forms to: Madison County Assessor Office, 16 E. Ninth St. Room 203, Anderson, IN 46016. For questions and concerns, call 641-9401 or 641-9409.
Call toll free to report child abuse
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Child Services now has a centralized call center to answer and process all reports of child abuse and neglect. This call center is located in Indianapolis, and it will serve the entire state. Residents will no longer be able to call the local office to report a victim of child abuse/neglect. They will need to utilize the call center’s toll-free number, which is 1-800-800-5556.
K registration set for April 12-16
MIDDLETOWN — Shenandoah Elementary School will have kindergarten registration April 12-16. Parents are asked to phone the school office that week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 354-6636 to get the date and time for Kindergarten Roundup meeting. Students must be 5 years old by Aug. 1.
At the meeting, parents must bring a copy of child’s birth certificate to be placed in the child’s school record. Also required is a “proof of residence,” such as a current utility bill.
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Local Briefs: March 10
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Iraq veteran displaced after apartment fire
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames at Courtyard Apartments, 2725 W. 16th St., but the damage had been done. With the exception of the sweatpants and sweatshirt he slept in, Brandon Wilson lost everything.
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Eastern Kentucky professor conducts Wigwam survey
Interest in the 9,000-seat Wigwam has spread a lot farther than here in Anderson. A professor of economics at Eastern Kentucky University sent out 800 surveys about the historic gymnasium in November.
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Measles can lead to more sicknesses
Some people may question if the measles outbreak is a big deal or if 13 confirmed cases in central Indiana is a worrisome number. But health officials have their reasons to be concerned and to want the rare virus to be contained.
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Local man kept Super Bowl books
Brad Bowman didn’t hobnob with Hollywood stars or escort sports notables around Indianapolis. Important as those duties were Super Bowl week, his job as chief financial officer of the host committee was more vital, if less glamorous.
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Legislature looks at expanding historic preservation tax credits
Under a bill that’s gaining support in the Indiana Legislature, the maximum annual amount of historic-preservation tax credits available to investors would quadruple.
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Police discover drugs, paraphernalia in home
Police have arrested two men they say were involved in the manufacturing and selling of methamphetamine.
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Mostly cloudy skies
Mostly cloudy skies today with highs in the mid 40s.
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State police arrest man for trafficking with Pendleton inmate
State police made an arrest Wednesday morning, after prison staff at the Correctional Industrial Facility noticed a man throw a package over the fence.
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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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Local Briefs: Feb. 16
A compilation of news items as published in the Thursday edition of the Herald Bulletin.
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