In 2001, Anderson native Michael Foster, now 42, packed up his bags and headed for Madagascar to teach English. Though he’d been to France, it was his first experience in the developing world.

Only one thing was missing from the city of Anderson’s annual Black History Month program: the call and response, a historical fixture of the Black church that is common in live programs offered by the Black community.

Two bills authored by state Sen. Tim Lanane dealing with land banks and increasing the responsibilities of legal guardians have passed the Indiana Senate.

Radio-controlled plane enthusiasts gathered at the Millcreek Civic Center for a swap meet hosted by the Anderson Extreme Flyers.

Madison County officials are expected to make a decision soon on the reauthorization of a syringe exchange program.

Meridian Health Services will be taking part in the American Dental Association's Give Kids a Smile Day on March 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. where they hope to give 300 kids a free dental exam.

DALEVILLE — Longtime Daleville Police Chief James King announced on social media last week that he was ready to set a date for his retirement.

Even before the 2020-21 school years started, officials at school districts in Madison County and surrounding communities were aware that COVID-19 would take a special toll on students, especially those isolated at home.

With the planned retirement of Joel Sandefur, the Anderson Police Department has promoted Jonathan Konkle to the rank of Major.

The Anderson Housing Authority has been awarded a $265,000 grant for capital projects.

The City of Anderson has announced the return of the summer concert series at the Dickmann Town Center.

Often as Karen Warner drove down the street where she lives in Elwood, she would wave at Michael Jackman, who lives seven blocks away on the same street.

The planned renovation of the Lincolnshire Apartments cleared another hurdle procuring support from the Anderson Economic Development Commission.

Formal charges of strangulation and domestic battery have been filed against local public defender attorney Alexander Newman.

The Anderson Board of Public Works approved a 1.2% increase in electric rates for the second quarter of 2021.

A change of location for a proposed satellite voting center in Anderson was discussed during the first of four public hearings on the implementation of vote centers in Madison County.

A rezoning request to open a residential drug rehabilitation clinic at the former Dove Harbor shelter has been denied by the Anderson Plan Commission.

Three local volunteer fire departments are seeking funding from the Madison County Council to purchase new vehicles.

Madison County continued its downward trend this week as the seven-day positivity rate went from 4.14 to 3.44.