The Herald Bulletin - Local News

H1N1q innoculations to be given next week
The Madison County Health Department will offer an H1N1 vaccination clinic at Elwood High School, officials announced Friday.
Arrest log
This is the arrest log in Saturday's The Herald Bulletin.
Veteran recalls stress in Iraq
The stress of war can often haunt a soldier beyond the time of military service.
That’s what happened, and is still happening, to Corwin “Cory” Castor, 25, of Anderson.
Reske: More to Fort Hood shooting than stress
A gunman who killed 13 people on a Texas Army base on Thursday likely was spurred on by factors more than stress over his upcoming deployment, local veterans said Friday.
Crimewatchers program picks up steam
There are now more than 700 crimewatchers, according to Anderson Assistant Police Chief Stan Young.
Muncie seeks savings with fewer streetlights
Many Muncie streetlights will be going off soon in a budget-cutting move.
Funeral list
This is the funeral list in Saturday's The Herald Bulletin.
Muncie men sent to prison for cross-burning
INDIANAPOLIS — Three central Indiana men have been sentenced to federal prison after they pleaded guilty to burning a cross in the yard of a black family's home in 2008. Forty-one-year-old Richard LaShure was sentenced to 15 months in prison and two years probation Thursday in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
Births: Nov. 2-4
A boy to Sean and Rachel Elsworth, Elwood, Nov. 3. A boy to Teddy and Amanda Conn, Anderson, Nov. 3. A girl to Guillerma Soriano and Pedro Ramirez, Anderson, Nov. 4.
Arrest Log: Nov. 6, 2009
- Elwood police arrested Kimberly A. Fisher, 37, of the 2500 block of North B St., Elwood at 1:13 a.m. on Thursday at her home. Bond was set for $3,000 on charges of Class A misdemeanor battery. - Anderson police arrested Belinda R. Goodpaster, 28, of the 2100 block of Central Ave., Anderson at 1:41 a.m. on Thursday at 2800 W. First St., Anderson. Bond was set for $5,000 on charges of Class D felony operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator
Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
ANDERSON, ROBERTA L. — Service 1 p.m. today at Greater Light Apostolic Church, Anderson. BECKER, MICHAEL L. — Service 5 p.m. today at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, Fort Wayne. Visitation two hours before service.
Fort Hood death toll climbs to 13
FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire, the base commander said Friday. Lt. Gen. Robert Cone said officials had not yet confirmed that the suspected shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, made the comment, which is Arabic for "God is great!"
Open burn laws vary
As leaves fall from trees and litter yards, Madison County residents have options on how to collect and dispose of them. One option, burning the leaves, can be popular around this time of year, but local ordinances and state laws dictate that leaf burners operate under strict rules in the process.
Attorney says case a ‘witch hunt’
ANDERSON — A state police investigation into Anderson City Councilman Rodney Chamberlain is “simply politically motivated” and a “witch hunt,” his attorney said Thursday. Indiana State Police recently began an investigation that last week included subpoenas for timecards from the Anderson city controller’s office and parks department, as well as records of payments to Chamberlain from North Side Middle School and the now-closed South Side Middle School.
New crime watch group, Bridge Church piece from Madison
Today, a new crime watch group is working to keep the streets of Anderson safe. A piece on Bridge Church pulled from the pages of Madison magazine. On Sunday, we’ll drop by the NAACP’s Henry Beckham banquet and look into a sexual harassment suit filed against Nestle.
Weather: Warm-up brings sun and highs in the 50s and 60s
Let the warm-up begin. With some sun and just a few clouds today, highs will reach the upper 50s and lower 60s. This is just the beginning of a warm-up that will last into the weekend. Get ready for highs in the 60s. The high will be near 65 degrees on Saturday, with lots of sunshine. More sunshine and more warmth is on the way for Sunday.
Hospitals prepare for H1N1 spread
Landmark’s future uncertain
Space heater suspected cause of fire
Tanker truck accident closes Indiana 9
ALEXANDRIA — Indiana 9 has reopened at County Road 900 North in Alexandria after a collision between a tanker truck and two other vehicles on Wednesday. Stan Aldridge, an investigator with the Alexandria Police Department, said the two cars were driving northbound on Indiana 9.
Thousands line up for H1N1 shots
ANDERSON, Ind. — Madison County conducted its first public H1N1 vaccination clinic Wednesday evening as thousands of people lined up for a limited supply of inoculations against the virus commonly referred to as swine flu. Nine-year-old Tommy Mullins said the shot didn’t even hurt as he left the clinic outside Hoosier Park with his family, who said they were pleased with the way the large-scale event was organized.
Muncie may accept stimulus funds, rehire cops
MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie may decide to accept federal stimulus money to put laid-off police officers back on the street after initially turning the money down. Mayor Sharon McShurley rejected the three-year $1.2 million grant to cover officers' pay and benefits in July because the city had no way to pay those costs in the fourth year.
Open burning investigated, Chamberlain's ACS pay
Today, we investigate open burning laws in Anderson and surrounding towns, as well as Madison County, and why burning is such a nuisance to some. The Indiana State Police are investigating the earnings of Anderson City Councilman Rodney Chamberlain, we’ll find out why Anderson Community Schools was paying him.
Weather: High pressure moving in, bringing sunshine
A quiet weather pattern is in store for Central Indiana over the next few days. As an area of high pressure moves in, skies from today through the weekend will stay mostly sunny to sunny across the region. Each day, temperatures will gradually increase from the mid-50s to the upper 60s.

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