Bandits Strike City Businesses Closed by Blizzard
Bandits looted and burglarized Anderson and Madison County businesses after a three day city shutdown from a blizzard. Police say many incidents occurred while life saving missions kept officers tied up and reports indicate multiple vehicle break ins as owners found stalls abandoned. Art's Pizza Palace at 1420 N Broadway was breached during the storm.
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Jeft Evans
Anderson
Madison County
N. Broadway
Skatemor
Moss Island Road
the Herald
Robert Wayne Brenneke
Yorkshire Road
APD
Anderson Banking Company
Jackson Street
Police blotter exposes spree of vandalism and theft across Anderson
Police reports describe burglars entering multiple downtown businesses by breaking doors and windows. Losses include about 500 dollars in merchandise and cash, a juke box, vacuum cleaners, and vodka from taverns, with several youths later charged with theft and delinquency. A fire at a Columbus home left it a total loss after an overheated stove. An Anderson couple faces child neglect charges after welfare inspectors found seven children in a squalid home.
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UTV
Charles Sheriff
Meridian St
Hoover
Sears Liquor
West Eight Street
Brenneke
Criminal Investigation Division
Marsh
North Broadway
New Columbus
Robert Nibarger
Steve Smith
Ind
Smith
Eleah
St.John's Hospital
Nibarger
the Herald
Anderson
Herbert
Nancy Lawson
W. 30Th St
Madison County
Madison Superior Court
Lawson
Lawsons
Welfare Department
Board districts eyed to boost minority representation
Community leaders discuss a single member district plan for a seven seat school board. Key figures Malone Teague Campbell push for minority seats and residential wards to ensure diverse representation while noting current minority percentages and potential citywide vote risks. Further study promised before final bill.
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Malone
Teague
Campbell
Fourth Ward
Anderson
the Herald
Vote fraud claims spark county ballot debate in Vigo and Madison
The speaker rejects allegations of vote fraud in Vigo and Madison counties while noting many elderly voters are afraid to use machines and vote absentee. The discussion centers on the Campbell version likely to reach the floor, with opposition members citing strong no votes.
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Conte
Rep
Felling
Vigo
Madison
House of Representatives
Campbell
Race for 35th House District GOP nomination widens
Patrick J. Kiely of Anderson and Carrie Kerring Stewart lead the contest. Kenneth Ahrendt, also of Anderson and a former city councilman, may join Friday. The seat currently held by Rep. John M. Blevins moves to the 36th District as he eyes a State Senate run. The 35th District spans parts of Madison and Delaware counties and excludes Yorktown and most of Anderson north of the White River.
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GOP
Patrick J. Kiely
Anderson
Carrie Kerring Stewart
Pendleton
Kenneth Ahrendt
John M. Blevins
ReAnderson
Thomas Teague
Fall Creek
Adams
Union Townships
Madison County
Salem
Mt. Pleasant
Delaware County
Yorktown
Anderson Township
White River
Edgewood
Dairy Farmers Dump Milk During Blizzard Disruptions
Berry notes dairy farmers were forced to dump milk as trucks could not reach remote farms. Dallas Hardacke of East Side Jersey Dairy says two to four days of milk were lost or dumped, though his storage held 46,000 gallons during the blizzard.
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Berry
Dallas Hardacke
East Side Jersey Dairy
ISTA to Join Agency Shop Suit Testing Local Clause
Indiana State Teachers Association the state's largest teachers group will participate in a local suit challenging Anderson Community Schools agency shop clause. David W Dennis attorney for the 113 member Anderson Classroom Teachers Association confirms the action.
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Reiter Herald
Indiana State Teachers Association
Anderson Community Schools
David W. Dennis
Anderson
Anderson area schools face transport delays and reopen plans
Blizzard disruption leaves most area districts canceling classes while Elwood resumes Tuesday. South Madison plans to open Thursday with buses an hour late and roads still impassable in spots. Wrecker services report record calls as salt shortages threaten plowing and expansion of routes. Local leaders urge radio updates and principal calls for student safety. The ISTA and AFT fight over agency shop and teacher fees amid ongoing court actions.
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Anderson
Elwood School Corporation
South Madison
Anderson Community Schools
Harold Gallagher
Gallagher
17Th St
Anderson Wrecker
First St
AWS
Twin Service Towing Agency
the Herald
Tumulty
Tomas Dillard
Dillard
Ohio River
Madison County
Winston Keller
Keller
Ralph Reed and Son Construction
Meridian Plaza
Madison County Welfare Department
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Alexandria
Indiana State Conservation Department
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Trice
Otic Lumber
Ray Lassell
Fishersburg
ISTA
Dennis
Darko
Indianapolis
Ray Gran
Pickin
Anderson Federation of Teachers
AFT
Anderson Classroom
Madison Superior Court Civ. II
Texar
Wesley Is Jr
Gran
Indiana
Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International and
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Forrester
Forrester's Enterprises, Inc
Nashville
Tenn
Holiday Inn
Madison County School
Parmer Lutz Furniture
Parmer Lutz
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