The Herald Bulletin - Local News

Community Hospital introduces hyperbaric chamber
ANDERSON, Ind. — The technology that helped injured Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney play in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday has made its debut in Madison County. Community Hospital recently unveiled its new hyperbaric chamber, the same pressure treatment device Freeney used when a sprained ankle threatened to keep him out of the game.
Plant 9 to get back to work
ANDERSON, Ind. — One of the city’s many empty manufacturing plants is getting a second wind.
Plant 9, located at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 29th Street, once housed Guide Lamp Corp., providing hundreds of local jobs.
Ingalls fires town administrator... again
INGALLS, Ind. — The Town Council fired its town administrator for the second time in a matter of weeks Monday. Bill Rhodes, the former town administrator, was originally fired on Jan. 28 when the council voted 3-0 to eliminate Rhodes’ position after he was unable to explain discrepancies in town accounts.
Group organizing trip to Haiti
ANDERSON, Ind. — When the earth moved and walls tumbled in Haiti, 1,500 miles away, trapping thousands beneath crumbled buildings, news of the tragedy moved a few Anderson residents to act. “I got up one morning two or three days after the Haiti thing and I hate flying, but you know when you get that feeling inside that you’ve got to do something? That’s what I got,” Anderson firefighter Skip Ockomon said Wednesday.
Chow: ACS still must cut $6 million
ANDERSON, Ind. — Anderson Community Schools Superintendent Felix Chow on Monday night told parents and patrons at Killbuck Elementary School that a worsening financial picture means he’ll be presenting options to the school board that will cut another $6 million.
ACS talks name, mascot, mayor’s state of the city, DLGF visit
Today, the Anderson Community Schools board discusses potential names and mascots for the city’s one high school. Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon delivers his annual state of the city speech at the Anderson Rotary Club meeting. The Department of Local Government Finance will conduct a hearing for all taxing districts in the county. And Pendleton will host a jazz festival this coming weekend.
Weather: Winter storm warning in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday
A winter storm warning is in effect for the area until 1 p.m. Wednesday. There will be a few inches on the ground this morning and a second part to this winter storm later today and tonight. Snowfall potential is 4-8 inches, with even higher amounts possible north of Indianapolis.
Hoosiers enjoying warm Florida weather
ANDERSON, Ind. – Fans across Madison County will hunker down in front of televisions of all sizes to root on their favorite team in the Super Bowl. But a lucky few have journeyed to the much-warmer Miami for the big game.
Colts fans decorate blue
ANDERSON, Ind. – Imagine being a self-proclaimed “biggest Colts fan.” Then, imagine cleaning your living room and accidentally scooping your first Colts game ticket into the trash. What would you do?
Anderson, Alex, Elwood, Frankton-Lapel, So. Madison schools closed
Anderson, Alexandria, Anderson Christian School, Anderson Preparatory Academy, Bethany Christian Nursery School, Cowan, Daleville, Elwood, Frankton-Lapel, Liberty Christian, Madison-Grant, South Madison, St. Mary’s and Urban League of Madison County Head Start are all closed today.
Students can enter artwork for exhibit
ANDERSON — The Art Association of Madison County Inc. will be accepting artwork for the 11th annual juried Student Art Exhibition at the Mounds Mall on Friday, Feb. 26, from 3 to 8 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Chesterfield remains under boil order
CHESTERFIELD — Water has been restored to the town, but all residents on the city water system remain under a boil order until Wednesday.
More snow coming our way
ANDERSON, Ind. — Here we snow again.
Days after a winter storm dropped several inches of snow on Madison County and central Indiana, another storm was set to arrive and deposit several more inches through Wednesday afternoon.
DLGF to hear public on budgets
ANDERSON — A state agency will review the budget for every taxing unit in Madison County today. And it has asked the public to participate.
Obituaries for Feb. 9, 2010
Here is a compilation of basic obituaries and death notices for publication in The Herald Bulletin on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. For extended obits, click on the obituaries link on the homepage.
Funeral Services for Feb. 9, 2010
Local funeral services and visitation hours are listed for publication in the Tuesday, Feb. 9, edition of The Herald Bulletin.
Michael Jackson doctor charged with manslaughter
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death.
Ingalls town council to meet tonight
INGALLS, Ind. — The Ingalls Town Council will meet tonight (Monday, Feb. 8) at 7 p.m. at Ingalls Town Hall, 247 N. Meridian St.The Herald Bulletin previously reported that the meeting would be Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Colts fans watch Super Bowl dream fade away
ANDERSON, Ind. — As the Indianapolis Colts were upset by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, fans across Madison County watched the game, unable to believe their eyes. Even as the fourth quarter soured, tavern owner Roger Moran held onto the belief that the Colts would pull out a win.
On the Job: Army recruiter continues family tradition
ANDERSON, Ind. — Having been in the Army for 12 years, 1st Sgt. Brent Koenig has been stationed around the United States and served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Currently he is working as an Army recruiter in the United States Armed Forces office on Scatterfield Road.
Super Bowl sorrow, company tours GM properties, meeting preview
Today, Super Bowl sorrow descends on Central Indiana, after the Indianapolis Colts’ 31-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon will escort a company through several former General Motors Corp. properties, including Plant 9. We’ll look ahead to two important meetings on Tuesday, the Anderson Community School board and the Department of Local Government Finance’s review of local budgets.
Weather: Another round of snow moves in
Another round of snow will move into Central Indiana for the start of the work week. Today will stay dry through the afternoon with increasing clouds and snow moving in late tonight. A winter storm watch is set to go into effect across Central Indiana late Monday through late Tuesday.
Baron Hill to seek sixth term in Congress
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana's 9th Congressional District race could look very familiar to voters in November. Congressman Baron Hill plans to file paperwork in Indianapolis Monday to seek reelection to a sixth term. That could set up a fifth rematch with former Republican Rep. Mike Sodrel this fall in the southern Indiana district.
Photo gallery: local super bowl parties
Photos from local super bowl parties.

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