Essex Plant Closes as Labor Dispute Halts Work
Essex International Inc. in Elwood shuts down after a day of non union pickets and violent clashes. Police withdraw to emergency runs as union and company officials fail to reach solutions amid a stalled reopening outlook.
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Elwood
Essex International Inc
Essex Management
Madison County
William F. Lawler Jr
Jim Johnson
International Union
Richard Whetsel
Essex
the Herald
Jim Taylor
Jim Kress
The
Herald Thursday
Kress
MCPD
ACS Maintenance Crews Getting Buildings In Shape
Construction and repairs sweep Anderson schools as new buildings and grounds supervisor Bill Herb targets August openings. Major projects include Maurice Robinson School and heating upgrades at Anderson High School with completion dates around mid to late August and October.
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ACS
Ted Kreiter
Herald
Anderson
Bill Herb
Maurice Robinson
Robert Stinson
Herb
Columbia
Hazelwood
Anderson High School
25Th Street
College Corner
Chesterfield
South Side Middle School
Park Place
Roosevelt School
Lindbergh School
Lindbergh
Brentwood School
Valley Grove
Killbuck
State Board of Health
Washington and
Westvale
North Anderson
Longfellow
Divers Emerge Empty Handed In Search For City Man
State police divers spent over 26 hours in Monroe Reservoir seeking the body of James H. Coyne 33 of Anderson believed drowned after his bass boat struck a submerged log near Fairfax Recreation Area. Low visibility and an underwater forest hindered efforts. search efforts paused for night and to resume. Coyne’s family awaits news.
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Bloomington
Monroe Reservoir
James H. Coyne
Orlena Drive
Monroe County Conservation Department
Coyne
Fairfax Recreation Area
Anderson
Gary Alt
Conservation Department
Downtown Anderson Faces Parking Challenge, Says City Leader
Steve Hagensieker notes parking as the only serious problem in the vitality of downtown Anderson and urges adequate city supervision. He cites national trade reps who say downtown Anderson is in better shape than many similar U.S. cities. The Charles E. Miller Corp. previously owned the building that includes several second-floor apartments.
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Steve Hagensieker
Anderson
U.S
Charles E. Miller Corp
Parking Bonds Move Forward For Downtown Decks
The Operation Downtown committee outlined a $2 million general obligation bond plan to fund a multi level deck at 11th and Meridian and surface lots at 12th and Jackson. Petition drives aim for 2,000 signatures as city plan commission and council edge toward August approval with potential remonstrance linked to a separate library bond.
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Rob Prillaman
Herald
Central City
Anderson Redevelopment Commission
11Th
Meridian Streets
12Th
Jackson Streets
Dan Davisson
Davisson
County Welfare Department
Anderson City Plan Commission
Anderson-Anderson
Stony Creek Township
Parking Authority
Robert L. Rock
Cold Front Brings Relief From Heat Across Northern Indiana
The Associated Press reports a weak cold front in northern Indiana triggers thunderstorms and a tornado warning for Adams Wells and Jay counties after a multi day heat wave. Fort Wayne saw a rapid 15 degree drop from 94 to 79 as storms approach, with more rain likely and cooler conditions to follow. Public Service Indiana logged record electricity use as heat abated.
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Associated Press
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Kokomo
Public Service
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Jeff Evans
Whetsel
Lawler
Johnson
Walter Schrodie
Anderson Area
Remy Electric Company
Delco-Remy
Muncie
Ellsworth McCall
Kirby Ave
St. John’s Hospital
McCall
Madison County Line
Tom Cox
State Police
Dan R. Schoger
Schoger's Inc
1222
Meridian St
12Th and
Meridian
Leath Furniture
Schoger
City Parking Authority
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