Frankton flushes hydrants

The town of Frankton will be flushing water hydrants Tuesday through Friday. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, according to a press release from the office of clerk-treasurer.

Downtown cleanup Wednesday morning

The Downtown Anderson Spring Cleanup is set for 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Participants should meet at the Anderson Town Center across from the Paramount Theatre. Refreshments, gloves and trash bags will be provided and volunteers are asked to bring their own equipment.

Senior discount card sign-ups set

Merchants Older Buddies registration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Library Extension Building, corner of 13th Street and Central Avenue.

Anyone 60 years and older can register for a card by paying a $3 fee. The card allows seniors to get discounts at over 140 businesses in Madison County.

The card has no expiration date. For questions, call Gordon Barg at (765) 649-1688.

Training exercise Friday at PHHS

Madison County Health Department, working with local police, fire, EMS, hospital and emergency management, will conduct a training exercise at Pendleton Heights High School on Friday.

This event will qualify Madison County Health Department to receive additional state funds to augment the local preparedness program, according to a press release.

This exercise should go a long way to ensuring the community that Madison County is prepared for a potential terrorism event, organizers said in the press release. Exercises and drills give participants a chance to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of response plans.