The Herald Bulletin

COMMUNITY- A boy to James and Ryan Gibson, Pendleton, Dec. 7.- A girl to Alyssa Hester and Demetrius Groover, Anderson, Dec. 6.- A boy to Lucas and Crystal Kennedy, Anderson, Dec. 6.- A girl to Patrick and Ashley Huffman, Anderson, Dec. 6. Full Story »

MUNCIE, Ind. — Homes are being sought for dozens of pets as Muncie officials prepare to close the city's animal shelter at year's end. Mayor Sharon McShurley decided to close the shelter after City Council budget cuts for next year that she says would leave it understaffed. Full Story »

Today, we bring you a story on Angela Morales and her attempt to start a halfway house for women. The Anderson Community Schools board is being pressed to make a decision by Jan. 1. We’ll find out what significance that deadline holds. Alexandria mayor Jack Woods delivers the city’s state of the city address. A missionary and her father bring back street art after a visit to Tanzania. Full Story »

ANDERSON, Ind.­ — About 500 Anderson Community Schools patrons jammed a school board meeting Tuesday where dozens of parents, teachers and students had their say a week ahead of a decision on whether there will be one or two high schools in the city. Full Story »

INDIANAPOLIS — Allowing riverboat casinos to relocate inland is among options that would help protect Indiana casinos from competition from neighboring states, according to findings of a study released by a legislative panel Tuesday. Full Story »

ANDERSON — Two days after a city worker was struck and killed, the driver says she didn’t see the city worker until she exited her car — adding to questions as to whether the worker followed safety procedures. Full Story »

ANDERSON — Very strong winds are expected to begin before daybreak Wednesday, continue throughout the day and be paired with plummeting temperatures and light snow.“It’s going to be quite a shock to the system,” said Mike Ryan, a meteorologist at the Indianapolis National Weather Service. Full Story »

ANDERSON — The threat that sheriff’s deputies might not get paid their wages was averted Tuesday night when the Madison County Council revised its previous orders. Full Story »

ANDERSON, Ind. — The Anderson Municipal Airport Board of Aviation Commissioners will pursue a tower operating contract with Indianapolis-based Hallmark Aero in an effort to save money next year. Full Story »

Local meetings and activities are scheduled for Wednesday. Full Story »

These arrests were made in Madison County on Monday and Tuesday: Full Story »

Leland Franklin, host of the “Anderson Live” morning radio show on AM 1240 WHBU, will leave the show on Dec. 18. The decision will effectively end Franklin’s on-air radio career, which began more than 20 years ago. Full Story »

The Anderson Board of Public Works on Tuesday opened quotes for an automated street light system that could save the city 10 percent on its lighting bill. The system would control when the streetlights are on for more energy efficiency. Full Story »

ANDERSON — City economic development officials will work on revamping the city’s involvement with the Anderson Business Incubator in light of budget constraints. Full Story »

Here is a compilation of basic obituaries and death notices for publication in The Herald Bulletin on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009. For extended obits, click on the obituaries link on the homepage. Full Story »

Local funeral services and visitation hours are listed for the Dec. 9 edition. Full Story »

INDIANAPOLIS -- Marsh Supermarkets, which has two locations in Anderson and an Elwood store, will be offered for sale by Sun Capital Partners, according to a recent news report. Full Story »

ANDERSON -- Leland Franklin, host of the "Anderson Live" morning radio show, announced plans to give up the show and leave AM 1240 WHBU during his Tuesday broadcast. Franklin has served as host of "Anderson Live" for seven years, and his departure signals the end of a 20-year career on the air. Franklin has accepted a position as an account executive in the advertising department at 98.7 FM WQME ... Full Story »

MUNCIE, Ind. — Muncie's mayor says she's planning to close the city animal shelter because budget cuts would leave it understaffed. The City Council on Monday declined Mayor Sharon McShurley's request that it reconsider a decision to eliminate one of two full-time animal control officers next year. Full Story »

Today, the Anderson Community Schools board will meet and possibly vote on school realignment at 6 p.m. at the administrative building on 29th Street. The Madison County Council will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss its budget, furloughs and problems arising from it. The Anderson Board of Aviation Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. at Anderson Municipal Airport. Full Story »

ANDERSON — In a quick-solve case, an Anderson man was sentenced to 20 years for allegedly abducting and robbing a victim who was immediately able to identify the culprits. Full Story »

ANDERSON. — A convicted child molester was sentenced Monday to 324 years for performing various sexual acts with and to his 7-year-old stepdaughter. Full Story »

ANDERSON — An Anderson city worker was killed late Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while on foot near the intersection of Mounds and Scatterfield roads. Dale K. Jones was clearing roadway debris about 10 p.m. when the accident occurred. Full Story »

ANDERSON­ — The president of the Anderson Community Schools board said Monday he’s convinced that going to one high school is in the system’s best interests. Full Story »

Local funeral services and visitation hours are listed. Full Story »