Alexandria News

It was an absolutely beautiful Saturday for the Letter Carriers' Food Drive! There were probably trouble spots throughout the nation, but here in east central Indiana, we had sunny skies! The Second Harvest ... via Herald-Bulletin

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“It's been an honor and a privilege to serve the last 16 years as a school board member. ... And I'd like to wish the new board good luck.”

When the dust cleared after Tuesday's election, many incumbent school board members countywide were voted out. via Herald-Bulletin

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Three local high school students recently received Charles H. and Hazel Dickmann Youth Community Service Awards, given by the Anderson Rotary Club. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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“I think it's very unfortunate that Congressman Pence made an announcement that he was not supporting congressional earmarks because Indiana gets so few congressional earmarks.”

A new tourist attraction in Alexandria could attract 1,000 people a day, according to Mayor Jack Woods. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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Bond is $5,000. * Anderson police arrested Raymond Gibbs, 20, of 6706 South 50W, Pendleton, at 4:29 a.m. Saturday at 5810 Scatterfield Road on suspicion of possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, a Class D ... via Herald-Bulletin

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With 45 precincts reporting in Madison County, Clinton still leads Obama, 54 perecnt to 45. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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Bond is $4,000. * Madison County sheriff's deputies arrested Michael J. Neil, 18, of the 2800 block of Main Street, Elwood, at 1:57 a.m. Thursday in the 1400 block of Main Street on suspicion of battery, a ... via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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“I have a problem with retired teachers being on the school board, because you've got teachers negotiating with teachers”

Challengers in this year's school board race are questioning whether retired teachers should serve on the board. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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“I've voted there the last two or three years, but I wasn't on the list”

What's the difference between six and eight? It meant a lot for John Carter. Carter stopped Tuesday morning at the 4-H building at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Alexandria, only to be turned away. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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“She's just black and blue all over. I feel sorry for them.”

A 48-year-old Alexandria man remains behind bars, accused of beating his parents, including breaking his mother's arm and causing internal bleeding last week. via Anderson Herald-Bulletin

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