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Today, city and county tornado sirens passed the test Wednesday during a statewide severe weather exercise. The Youth Leadership Academy will host a dance marathon beginning at 8 p.m. And with spring fast approaching, the editorial board at The Herald Bulletin reminds motorists to be conscious of motorcyclists and bicyclists.
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Local News
Local sirens pass the test, leadership academy dance marathon, a reminder to motorists
Friday, March 19, 2010
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City seeks $2.45 million for salaries, pensions
The city needs additional funds to pay for slight increases in firefighter salaries, as well as $2.35 million for the fire and police pension funds. Thursday night at a city council meeting, a funding suggestion was proposed for the latter, but no solution was determined for the first.
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Mayor, department managers fire 36
Since being elected and taking office in January, Mayor Kevin Smith has terminated 30 employees, and his department heads have fired an additional six more.
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Police report human remains in Grant County
Human remains were uncovered by police Thursday morning in Grant County.
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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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Police: Man stabbed by brother
Police responded to the report of a stabbing early Thursday morning.
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Scattered snow showers
Scattered snow showers are in the forecast today.Steady bursts of snow may quickly cause some slick roads.
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Poll question for Friday, Feb. 10
Vote dai8ly in The Herald Bulletin poll. Today's poll question can be found at the bottom of the homepage on the right side.
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Local Briefs: Feb. 10
A compilation of news items of local and statewide interest as published in the Friday edition of the Herald Bulletin.
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What's Where: Feb. 10
Local meetings and activities are planned Friday.
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Arrest log: Feb. 9
Arrests made by Madison County law enforcement on Wednesday and Thursday, based on Madison County Jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers, but are not final until the Madison County Prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.
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