Holiday hours set

for United Way

ANDERSON — The United Way of Madison County office, 1201 E. Fifth St., Suite 1019, will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday. Regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be observed Monday.

For more information, call 643-7493 or visit www.unitedwaymadisonco.org.



Board of Works rescinds bids

ANDERSON — The Board of Public Works on Tuesday rescinded two bids for more than $90,000 each to renovate a property at 1302 Indiana Ave. The bids, which were the second round for that property, were too high for the project, Community Development specialist Amber Lewis-Lilly said. The Community Development Department will re-evaluate how to accomplish the project.

Also at the meeting, the board recommended acceptance of the project that remodeled Fifth Street through the Anderson University campus.



Alternative Gift Fair will take place

ANDERSON — The Season of Giving Alternative Gift Fair will take place on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Reardon Auditorium lobby on Anderson University’s campus.

Visitors can shop from 17 local nonprofit organizations for gifts such as a bag of food for a needy family, medicine for a sick animal or school supplies for underprivileged children.

Purchasers will receive a wrapped gift card featuring the organization whom it will help. All gifts are tax-deductible and will be matched by the donations of local businesses.

Children are welcome to attend and credit cards will be accepted.



Slot tournament will benefit charities

ANDERSON — Hoosier Park will host a $15,000 slot tournament series Monday, Dec. 7, through Thursday, Dec. 10 and again Monday, Dec. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 17.

The multi-day $15,000 Charity Slot Tournament is free to players who bring in a toy with a value of $10 or more or a minimum donation of $10 to The Season of Giving Alternative Gift Fair. All toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.

All checks should be made payable to Hoosier Park Racing & Casino.

The top 20 participants at the end of each day win a cash prize of up to $1,000.



No injuries after Indiana 9 accident

ANDERSON — Madison County police and Richland Township Fire Department responded to the scene of a traffic accident in the southbound lane of Indiana 9 at County Road 500 North about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Madison County Sheriff Ron Richardson said those involved in the accident refused treatment.

Traffic was diverted to the center turn lane, while the investigation and cleanup were under way.



Police: Boy left in car, dad goes to strip club

INDIANAPOLIS — A Franklin man was arrested after police say he left his 5-year-old son in a tractor-trailer while he ducked into an Indianapolis strip club to drink.

The 39-year-old was arrested at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday on child neglect and public intoxication charges after calling police to report his truck stolen and his child missing.



Indianapolis police: Boy had fake gun

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police say a 14-year-old who was shot at by a trooper did not have a real gun as initially was believed.

The trooper pulled over the boy for speeding on Saturday on Indianapolis’ west side. Police say the boy was acting nervous, reaching under his seat and struggling with the trooper outside the car before getting back in and taking off.

The trooper says he saw what he thought was a gun under the driver’s seat and opened fire, blowing out two of the vehicle’s tires.

Police say the replica was realistic-looking.

1st Sgt. Dave Bursten says “if somebody pointed a handgun like what I saw on the floorboard of that car at me, if they pointed it at me, I would shoot them.”

The boy is charged with battery of a police officer and disorderly conduct.