Power outages darken Good Friday in central Indiana
Widespread ice storm winds toppled poles and cut power across central Indiana. At Anderson Municipal Airport winds gusted to 40 mph fueling outages as ice buildup snapped lines and left many residents without heat or light by nightfall. Utilities reported restoration efforts ongoing and widespread impact in North Anderson and surrounding areas.
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Winter storm lash hits Anderson and northern Indiana
A winter storm brings freezing rain sleet and light snow across Madison County and Pendleton with outages along Ind 9N and Rangeline Road. No major injuries reported though damage includes an $8000 fire at 2447 Morton St and several vehicle incidents on I 69. Authorities warn of ongoing road hazards and salt and sand crews working overnight as northern Indiana endures severe flooding in Fort Wayne.
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Coal miners approve new pact ending 109 day strike
United Mine Workers members vote 58 to 42 percent in unofficial AP tallies with 46 123 in favor and 33 599 opposed as the 109 day strike ends and idle mines may reopen soon. Arnold Miller says some miners could return Monday despite a remaining contract with the Bituminous Contractors.
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Retired City Officers Won Insurance Benefit Ruling
Superior Court Judge Tom Newman Jr ruled that disabled and retired city officers are employees under state law and the city may fund part of their group health premiums. The decision affects retirees Hersberger Richardson Edmondson Kachlein Tucker Smith Clore and Baker, with attorneys noting it aligns with a 1968 AG opinion. Acting Mayor Paul Newbern said the city halted premium payments in 1978 after audits, with family coverage costing $97.09 monthly and employee share at $23.21.
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Campbell confirms residence in District 36 after review
Madison County Election Board on Friday acknowledged Rep. Craig Campbell's finding that his new Woodlawn Heights Grandview residence lies in House District 36. Campbell said a 1971 redistricting statute places the area in District 36, though elections had treated it as District 35, affecting about 300 to 400 voters.
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Middle East crisis dominates Israeli leadership return
Israelis face a crisis in U S Israel relations as Menachem Begin returns from Washington after a difficult meeting with President Carter. Vance says the Middle East peacemaking process slowed, with talks centering on an interim West Bank plan. Egyptian and Lebanese reports describe regional tension and a French U N peacekeeping arrival amid ongoing conflicts.
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