Food distribution Wednesday
ANDERSON — Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will provide food for families in need at the monthly Tailgate distribution from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Second Harvest Tailgate will be held at Athletic Park, located at the corner of 8th and Wilcon Streets in Anderson.
This Second Harvest Tailgate is a collaborative effort between Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana and the United Way of Madison County.
For more information: foodbank@curehunger.org, 800-886-0882, or www.curehunger.org.
The Herald Bulletin business offices closed Thursday, Friday
ANDERSON — The business offices of The Herald Bulletin will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. The newsroom will be open until early evening on Christmas Eve and will be open throughout the evening on Christmas.
‘Street Beat’ radio show to broadcast Monday
ANDERSON — The December 2009 installment of “Takin’ it to the Street Beat” will broadcast live from Davis Unique Salon, 1604 S. Madison Ave., from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. The interactive radio show from NewsTalk 1240 WHBU broadcasts live from a different remote location once a month. The public is invited to attend and share their opinions on health care reform, the holiday season and other issues. The show is hosted by James Burgess, president of the Madison County Branch NAACP.
Anderson Public Library Holiday Closings
ANDERSON — Anderson Public Library will be closed December 24-25, Dec. 31 and January 1. The closing includes APL’s Lapel branch.
Some library services are available online at www.andersonlibrary.net. Renew books by calling (765) 641-2191.
Holiday hours for United Way of Madison County
ANDERSON — The United Way of Madison County office will be closed in observance of Christmas on Thursday and Friday. The office will be open December 28-31 to accept end-of-year donations. The office is located at 1201 E. 5th Street, Suite 1019, Anderson. Regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be observed December 28-30. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Senior bridge on hiatus until Jan. 7
ANDERSON — Redbud Community Room, 1800 W. 38th St., will not hold senior bridge the next two Thursdays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Senior bridge will return Thursday, Jan. 7.
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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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