Ockomon to present ‘State of the City’ address
ANDERSON — The Madison County Historical Society will host Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon at the History Center, 11 W. 11th St., at 7 p.m. on Monday.
Ockomon will give the group an update on the city and its expenses with his “State of the City” address. The public is welcome to come for his talk and to ask questions later. There is no charge.
Parking is available on the street and after 5 p.m. in the parking lot across 11th Street.
Pulmonary function testing offered
MUNCIE — Ball State University’s Clinical Exercise Physiology Program is offering pulmonary function testing at a reduced fee from March 22-26. Cost is $10.
Pulmonary function testing is a tool used to screen for or monitor obstructive and/or restrictive lung diseases. The testing is beneficial to all individuals, but is particularly recommended for: smokers or ex-smokers; those with a history of asthma or chronic allergies; or those exposed to occupational dusts and chemicals.
To schedule a 15-minute appointment or for more information call 285-1140 or laclark2@bsu.edu.
Library opens at 1 p.m. Friday
ANDERSON — The Anderson Public Library will not open until 1 p.m. Friday due to staff development meeting, according to Paula Balensiefer, community relations manager.
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Local Briefs: March 17
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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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