Senate tightens absentee balloting in Indiana
Indiana Senate narrow votes limit county mailed absentee ballots. Senator Herman Fanning argues the measure clarifies law and fights fraud, while opponents say it risks hardship and could hinder convenient voting for some groups. The bill aims to standardize absentee voting across counties, with further discussion expected.
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Nancye Hawes
Indianapolis
Senate
Madison County
John Bushemi
Martin K. Edwards
New Castle
Roger Jessup
Summitville
Anderson League of Women Voters
House of Representatives
Otis R. Bowen
Thomas J. Teague
D-Anderson
Democrats
House
Indiana Historical Society
Jessup
Herman Fanning
D-Terre Haute
Fanning
William R
Clifford
Madison County Election Board
Charles Bosma
Beech Grove
Marion County
Ernest Niemeyer
Lowell
Lake County
Teague
the Herald
Craig B. Campbell
Anderson
Edwards
Authorities seize goods purchased with Jackson loot
Police seize two truckloads of furniture and other items bought with money stolen from Marjorie Jackson. Deputies plan to confiscate a 35 acre Jackson County farm deed as the investigation widens. Several suspects already arrested, with more to come as authorities pursue the Stand ard heiress murder and multimillion theft case.
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Indianapolis
Marion County Sheriff's
Robert Kirkman
Kirkman
Jackson County
Marjorie Jackson
Douglas Green
Walter Bergin, Jr
Louisville
Bergin
Green
Jackson
Robinson
Willard
Marjorie Pollitt
Robertina Harrell
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Winter storm watch with mixed precipitation expected today
A winter storm watch issued for today forecasts snow by late morning turning to freezing rain and sleet, then rain in the afternoon. Highs reach mid to upper 30s, with rain changing to light snow tonight and lows around the low 20s. Mostly cloudy Wednesday with possible snow flurries and highs in the low 30s. Precipitation chance 70 percent today and tonight. Monday peak 30 and low 12 Celsius.
City Hall outlines bids vs trash collection and sewer projects
Anderson board sets March 6 as bid date for next refuse contract with possible weekly pickups. City Attorney says specs ready soon, revisions noted. Two sewer projects get approval including rerouting near 22nd to 23rd Street and Barrett Law sewer study. Rezoning proposed for 2-acre Ind 9 tract and 2101 Main St real estate office. Downtown post office sub-station plans move forward.
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Rob Prillaman
Anderson Board of Public Works
Marvin Clanin
Works Board
Buck's City Service
Lloyd Line
Philadelphia Quartz Co
Cincinnati Trunk Line
Lynn Street
22Nd Street
23Rd Street
Indianpolis
Henry B. Steeg
Anderson City Plan Commission
Ind. 9
S3rd Street
Dickey Road
R-2
I-1
Donald RK
Betty Tabor
Plan Commission
Main St
Raymond Nuce
Ken Montgomery
Gunter files for Madison County clerk nomination
Madison County sheriff John W. Gunter says he will seek the Republican nomination for county clerk. The Republican vows to modernize the clerk’s office and improve efficiency, naming former clerk Alpha Byrum to a top staff post if elected. Also noted is Chesterfield attorney Richard Kreegar’s bid for prosecutor and critique of current handling of pornography cases.
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John W. Gunter
Madison County
Gunter Monday
Gunter
Alpha Byrum
Yorktown High School
Anderson College
Anderson Police Department
Indiana Lawman
Indiana American Legion
Justice Planning Agency
Indiana Sheriff's Association
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
Joy Ann
Chesterfield
Richard Kreegar
William F. Lawler
Kreegar
Lawler
Man found innocent in intent to kill trial
A Madison Circuit Court jury acquitted 33 year old Muncie man Robert Bill Barrett on two counts of assault with intent to kill from an incident at the Sheraton Motor Inn on September 11 1976. The defense said Barrett drove to avoid being harmed as officer Charles Williams fired five shots.
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Madison
Muncie
Sheraton Motor
Sheraton Inn
Barrett
Wesley Ratliff Jr
Henry County
Charles Williams
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Debra Conner
Herbie
Michael A. Brown
City Hall
Steeg Firm
Anderson Redevelopment Commission
U.S. Postal Service
John Gunter
Williams
Hunter
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