‘All Things Chocolate’ event cancelled
MUNCIE — Indiana Public Radio has cancelled its “All Things Chocolate” fundraiser set for today at 2 p.m. at the Minnestrista Cultural Center in Muncie. No new date for the event has been announced.
Residents asked to clear hydrants
INDIANAPOLIS — State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson issued a statement Saturday asking fire departments and citizens in areas affected by the winter storm to clear snow from around hydrants. Greeson also reminded Hoosiers to make sure their house numbers were clear and visible, in case of emergency.
ISP trooper struck, injured on I-69
MARION — Indiana State Police Trooper Lee Ross, 28, was struck and injured on Interstate 69 at the 65 mile-marker in Grant County at 9:05 p.m. Friday. Ross was checking an abandoned vehicle in the median when a southbound 1993 Honda driven by Julia A. Lebrell, 23, of Dearborn, Mich., struck the trooper and his cruiser. Ross was transported to Marion General Hospital with complaint of pain, and later released.
Red Gold, McIlhenny bet on Super Bowl
ORETES — Madison County’s Red Gold Inc. has engaged in a friendly Super Bowl wager with McIlhenny, the Louisiana company that makes Tabasco Sauce. According to a release, if the New Orleans Saints win, Paul McIlhenny, CEO of Tabasco, will receive a case of Red Gold premium tomatoes. If the Indianapolis Colts win, Brian Reichart, president of Red Gold, will receive a gallon of Tabasco.
Bublé to perform concert at Conseco
INDIANAPOLIS — Grammy winner Michael Bublé will perform in concert on June 29 in Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.
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Sunday local briefs for Feb. 7
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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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