ANDERSON, IN - Local minister Joe Arena is organizing an event for next Thursday, January 28, at noon in the City Hall Auditorium. The event will feature prayer and discussion about ongoing relief operations for Haiti. About 45 minutes will be spent in guided prayer and contemplation. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
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Home Invasion Leads to Arrest of Local Man
ANDERSON, IN – Just after noon on Thursday, January 21, 2010, Anderson Police were called to 512 Marine Drive to investigate an attempted robbery. According to 50-year-old Jeff Kemerly, he answered a knock at the door only to be met by a gun being shoved in his face. Kemerly and the gunman struggled briefly over the handgun before the gunman gained control and struck Kemerly in the head with the weapon.
Full StoryRep. Lutz Reacts to State of the State Address
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INDIANA STATEHOUSE - State Rep. Jack Lutz (R-Anderson) had the following to say after the 2010 Indiana State of the State address by Governor Mitch Daniels on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
“Gov. Daniels did great in his State of State speech tonight. He touched on the importance of retaining and obtaining jobs in Indiana. He stressed how critical it is that what we are doing today has a lasting impact in the future years to come on the state. During tough economic times, few states are attracting jobs besides Indiana, putting our state in far better condition than our neighbors.
Full StoryBusiness Incubator Tenants to Occupy Privately Owned Space
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City Seeks Offers for Redevelopment of Downtown Property
ANDERSON, IN - As the City of Anderson’s 2010 budget goes into effect, initiatives funded at reduced levels are striving to adapt to their constraints while continuing to offer effective programming.
The Anderson Business Incubator (ABI), a division of the Flagship Enterprise Center (FEC), will receive $25,000 in funding for 2010, a reduction of $50,000 from 2009 funding levels. Currently housing five clients, the ABI is located at 700 Meridian Street in downtown Anderson.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN -State Senator Tim Lanane of Anderson responded to the State of the State address delivered on Tuesday evening by Gov. Mitch Daniels, saying the speech was short on ideas on job creation. Lanane said he was disappointed not to hear any concrete plans to address the state's unemployment, the number one thing on his constituents' minds.
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Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at Paramount Theater
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ANDERSON, IN - On Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18, 2010 at noon, the Paramount Theater will once again host the Citywide Celebration honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of the celebration will be “Living the Dream, Preserving the Legacy.”
Musical selections by Renee Fuller will be featured in the celebration, as well as a reflection on Dr. King by JJJ Performing Arts. Major Wendy Gray, a native of Anderson currently serving the United States Army as a Family Nurse Practitioner, will be the special guest speaker.
Full StoryAnderson School Board Chooses Name, Location of High School
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ANDERSON, IN - The Anderson Community School Board meeting for January 12, 2010 had a very important item on the agenda, the decision of what building will house Anderson high school students in grades 10-12. The name Anderson High School won, with all but one board member's vote - William Riffe was opposed.
Full StoryFormer Anderson Singer Retires,But Will Still Write Songs
ANDERSON, IN - Singer and songwriter Jenny Wilson, 29, has retired from singing but will continue to write songs.
Over her career, she has won many awards, including, European CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year 2009, 8 Emerald awards. She's also had three number 1 songs.
She's retiring due to Ovarian Cancer, which she found out she had a couple months ago. After surgey last week, the cancer is now in remission.
Wilson has recorded songs from Steve Wallace, which she took to number 1 on several charts worldwide. She has also recorder her own songs.
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Constitutional Property Tax Caps Pass Indiana House, Advance to Senate
STATEHOUSE - Representative Jack Lutz (R-Anderson) released the following statement today in response to the passage of HJR1, the constitutional amendment to permanently cap homeowners’ property taxes. The measure passed the House by a vote of 75 to 23.
“We have finally moved forward and taken another step in the right direction by passing HJR1 today,” said Rep. Lutz. “I am pleased with the vote today, but more importantly that we have given Hoosiers the opportunity to vote on the issue of adding permanent property tax caps to the ballot in November.”
Full StoryUnited Way Announces Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program Funding Award for Madison County
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ANDERSON, IN - The United Way of Madison County has been awarded $93,846 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The amount is $5,005 less than last year’s award. The award is based upon Madison County’s total number of unemployed as compared to the number of unemployed in all qualifying jurisdictions. This represents the largest distribution to Madison County in the program’s history.
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