Branson Ozark Jubilee canceled
ANDERSON — The “Direct from Branson Ozark Jubilee” performance scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, March 22, at the Paramount Theatre has been canceled. Refunds are available at the box office upon presentation of a previously purchased ticket.
Florida Station holding dinner
ANDERSON — Florida Station Church of God, 1045 W. 375N, will have a free community dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
This month’s free meal, open to the public, is a soup dinner.
Get ready to dance at the Encounter
PENDLETON — A dance lesson and practice will be held in conjunction with the upcoming “Encounter at the Falls.”
Local residents have been learning dance steps and will share them with anyone coming to the Community Building in Falls Park at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced dancers are welcome at the informal gathering.
MainSource teaming with relief groups
ANDERSON — MainSource Bank has teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank in Anderson, the Alexandria Emergency Relief Fund and the Frankton Food Pantry during March to help fill their food pantries.
Donations can be made at any of the following locations:
* Anderson: 4304 S. Scatterfield Road (in front on the old Wal-Mart) or 707 S. Scatterfield Road (across from Gene’s Rootbeer Stand)
* Alexandria: 202 N. Harrison St.
* Frankton: 204 Sigler St. The Frankton location is accepting paper products, personal hygiene items and monetary donations.
Kidz Take Stage holds registration
ANDERSON — Kidz Take the Stage will hold registrations at Mounds Mall from 4 to 9 p.m. this Monday through Thursday. Children ages 4-16 who register for the six-week sessions will learn skills in live theater while rehearsing to present a public performance.
The KTS curriculum is broken into three age groups. Each age group will perform a different show. Registration is $25 plus ticket sales. Children will be asked to repeat lines from a skit, learn a short dance and sing a short song. For information, call 643-0091 or visit kidzstage.net.
Candidate holding fish fry fundraiser
CHESTERFIELD — A Dan’s Fish Fry fundraiser for Sam Hanna for Sheriff will be held on Thursday, March 18, at the Millcreek Civic Center.
Serving hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Longaberger and bingo party set
ELWOOD — Delta Theta Tau will host a Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bingo on Thursday, March 18, at the Elwood Community High School cafeteria.
Tickets are $12/20. There will be a 50/50 raffle along with food and drinks.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the games at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to high school scholarships. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 552-7953.
Local News
March 12: Community Briefs
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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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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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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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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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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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Local Briefs: Feb. 16
A compilation of news items as published in the Thursday edition of the Herald Bulletin.
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