County livestock losses mount after blizzard across the state
Madison County agricultural officials report heavy toll on farm livestock with 120 to 130 hogs, 10 cattle and several horses dead, plus some sheep. Poultry losses not yet reported. Farmers faced snowdrifts blocking ventilation and feeding challenges as hogs smothered or froze. Summitville turkey farm owner Eugene Allen says his operation avoided losses thanks to preparedness.
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Knesien Herald
David Davis
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Madison County
Davis
Gene Marsh
Frankton
Marsh
Harold Berry
Eugene Allen
Allen and Sons Turkey Farm
Summitville
Proposal to elect Anderson school board advances
The Senate sections Committee gave 7 0 approval to a Teague backed plan to create an elected seven member Anderson school board from five districts. The bill, modeled after Indianapolis Public Schools, would take effect in 1982 after census figures, with seven seats chosen in stages to ensure continuity.
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Anderson
Senate Sections Committee
Senate
Thomas J. Teague
House
Craig B. Campbell
John M. Blevins
Campbell
Agenuey
Robert L. Kock
Joan Gubbins
General Assembly
Teague
Madison County Repuplican
James Abraham
Indianapolis Public School Corporation
Juanita Dunlap
Indiana Federation of Teachers
Absentee ballot debate splits Indiana lawmakers
Indiana representatives clash over proposed limits on mailing absentee ballots amid alleged county abuses. Rep. Campbell opposes Felling's amendment to curb mailings, citing absentee concerns in Madison County. The House denied the amendment 65 to 26, amid broader talk of boosting paper ballot printing by 25 percent per county.
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Indianapolis
Craig
Campbell
Anderson
Madison County
Varrei E. Reiting
D-Terre Haute
William Gifford
Madison County Election Board
Vigo County
Felling
House
Campaigns clash over absentee ballot mailing in county bill
A debate erupts as Rep Felling seeks to ban absentee ballot mailing within Madison County, while Campbell promotes a competing measure allowing mailing inside or outside the county. The House faces pressure to finalize election legislation amid party concerns and procedural moves.
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Felling
Senate
House
Campbell
The
Herald
Madison County
Election Committee
Chicken George
Kermit Burrous
Sen
Herman) Fanning
Terre Haute
Rep. Felling
Public Policy Committee
Elections Committee
Former councilman enters House race in 35th District
Robert L. Land of 1717 Edward Lane a former Anderson councilman and 30 year GOP precinct committeeman announced his bid for the Republican 35th House District. Land emphasized state city finances highway funding and school board reform while backing Gov Bowen tax rebates and opposing higher gas taxes. He plans to file at the secretary of state next Monday and runoff for May 2 primaries opens at the county clerk.
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Robert L. Land
Edward Lane
Anderson
Delco-Remy
Land
Anderson Township
Otis Bowen
Hit
Bowen
Anderson woman released on 10000 bond in murder case
Kathy Pearce 31 of Irondale Addition was freed Tuesday morning after posting a 10000 bond on a murder charge in the December 28 shooting death of her husband Charles Pearce 58 at their home. Judge Thomas Newman Jr set trial for June 5 as Pierce testified she had no prior felony record and could return to work at a local camera shop.
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Anderson
Kathy Pearce
Irondale Addition
Charles Pearce
Winter storm watch grips central Indiana. new snow forecast
After a blizzard, residents face more snow with a winter storm watch extending through Thursday. Four inches or more are expected in the Evansville area as the storm moves northeast. Central Indiana will see light snow with 10 to 20 mph winds this afternoon, with heavier snow later. City crews work to reopen roads as officials fear additional accumulation could worsen travel conditions. Mayor Rock’s office notes snow emergency remains in effect for now.
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Indiana
National Weather Service
Evansville
Anderson
Robert L. Rock
Winter Storm Watch Sends Snowy Outlook Across Roward
A winter storm watch is issued for this afternoon and evening with cloudy skies and a 60 percent chance of light snow and highs around the upper teens. Tonight an 80 percent chance of more snow, possibly heavy at times, with lows in the low teens. Thursday remains cloudy with occasional light snow and highs in the low 20s. Anderson's high Tuesday was 14 with a low of 5.
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Roward Weathen
Anderson
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