Multimedia news features from Anderson and around Madison County Indiana.
Video: Anderson officials talk Asia, Kevin Smith considers economic development
Today, we check in with officials from the city of Anderson to find out how their trip to Asia went. Will Anderson Police Department detective and former mayor Kevin Smith take an economic development position in Frankfort? And why are parents upset over the treatment of their autistic children? We’ll find out.....more>>
Today, former Alaska governor and ex-vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will sign her new book at Border’s at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville at 6 p.m. Triad and the League of Women Voters will host a discussion of health-care reform issues at Anderson Public Library at 10:30 a.m. And trial judges are getting backed up by the appeals court.
Today, Ryan Broderick, an investigator in the Madison County prosecutor’s office, is set to go on trial for driving under the influence in Elwood City Court. Madison Park Church of God has conducted a survey on male sexuality, we’ll find out what their results reveal. And the editorial board at The Herald Bulletin weighs in on what to take away from the recent homeless experience event.
Today, we look into the budget cuts that are hammering the Anderson Parks and Recreation Department and how they will affect personnel, maintenance and equipment. The Anderson City Council is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. and we bring you an interview with recently hired Anderson Community Schools superintendent Felix Chow. Plus, we’ll give you a preview of Christmas in Pendleton on Saturday.
Today, as we pause to honor American service men and women, Alexandria will host a Veterans Day program. Meanwhile, some schools are re-evaluating benefits packages for administrators, we’ll find out what Anderson Community Schools and other districts are doing. We look ahead to the homeless experience event on Friday.
Today, the Anderson Rotary Club will host an economic roundtable at its noon meeting. For Veterans Day, we will bring you a profile of two local veterans, and veterans memorial bricks will be dedicated at Shadyside Park Veterans' Commons. Those bricks cost $125 each.
Today, we look ahead to the upcoming 2010 Census and investigate why the Anderson office has moved to Muncie, despite the availability of office space. The Anderson rotary club will host an economic recovery roundtable on Tuesday and we’ll bring you a profile of two local veterans for Veterans Day on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Today, a new crime watch group is working to keep Anderson safe. We’ll drop in on the drive-through H1N1 flu vaccination at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which begins at 5 p.m. Magician Doug Berky will perform for students at Pendleton East Elementary School. And a feature on Highland quarterback Brad Kindred.
Today, as the flu season wears on, many people are coping with illness and long lines at clinics. We’ll find out how bad the situation is. Hoosier Park Racing & Casino plans to hold a drive-through clinic for H1N1 vaccinations. And the Madison County Board of Commissioners is set to meet at 10 a.m.
Today, the Chesterfield Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. today, it’s the first meeting since an audit from the State Board of Accounts was released, revealing that five town employees misappropriated $259,000. Kim Builta, who will challenge Terri Austin of Elwood for a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives, will launch a tour of the district from the Paramount Theatre Centre at 5 p.m. The Madison County Council will meet at 4 p.m.
Today, it’s almost time to fall back, we’ll get you ready for Daylight Saving Time. Angela Burt Murray, an editor at Essence magazine, will speak at a women’s luncheon put on by the Community Foundation. Halloween is coming to the Anderson Family YMCA and bringing Indianapolis Colts cheerleaders with it. And an Alexandria football coach talks about faith.
Today, Ryan Stamm, 29, of Anderson, will make a court appearance in connection with the death of Michael Dickey. The Boy Scouts will honor Jay and Nancy Ricker of Ricker Oil. A Frankton barber will close his shop after 48 years. And look for my personal playlist of frightening Halloween songs.
Today, Gov. Mitch Daniels will be in Pendleton to make two announcements. Anderson is expected to pass the final reading of its budget and will consider a resolution to appeal as a distressed unit for circuit breaker relief. Jay Ricker of Ricker Oil will be honored by the Boy Scouts and the editorial board at The Herald Bulletin will weigh in on the Dr. Phillip Foley situation.
Today, Elwood will hold a meeting to discuss the County Option Income Tax (COIT) at 7 p.m. The Commission on Black Males will hold a meeting at the Geater Center at 6 p.m. to discuss education vs. incarceration. And an Oktobertfest celebration will draw attention to the Madison County Community Health Center’s northern branch at 1518 Main St. in Elwood, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" project under way in the Miami County's Bunker Hill has drawn much attention. The project is being led by Anderson builder Hallmark Homes, co-founded by Anderson University graduate Derek Wilder. The show is not expected to air until January 2010. In the meantime, fans can follow the project's progress through a social media campaign at www.hallmarkhomes.com
Today, the Madison County Council will vote on a budget at 4 p.m., county officials will also hold a hearing concerning the County Option Income Tax (COIT) at 7 p.m. We’ll provide an update on the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” project under way in Bunker Hill. And a fire broke out in the 2300 block of East Second St. around midnight, we’ll find out what happened.
