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MUNCIE - Dr. Wallace A. Scea, 92, died Monday October 6, 2008 at Westminster Village Muncie.

Missionary to speak at services Elwood Bible Baptist Church, 504 N. 12th St., Elwood, will have Missionary to the Philippines, Rev.

A motorcyclist injured in a traffic accident with a car has been airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

When her daughter recently asked for some money, Debbie Mullins tipped a jar of coins on its side, pouring the mix of pennies, dimes, and nickels into her palm.

Bond is $5,000. * Elwood police arrested Christie M. Acevado, 24, of the 1200 block of South C Street, Elwood, at 10:06 a.m. Monday in the 1500 block of South Indiana 37 on suspicion of conversion, a Class A ...

Thumbs up: To Lapel Elementary School for being one of 179 schools statewide, and the only one in Madison County, to receive a 2007 Four Star School Award from the Indiana Department of Education.

He is being held without bond. n Alexandria police arrested Nicholas S. Hernandez, 19, homeless, at 4:27 a.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of South Park Avenue on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, ...

Bond is $3,000. - Anderson police arrested Keidron L. Johnson, 26, of the 700 block of Watermeade Drive, Noblesville, at 7:27 a.m. Saturday along southbound Interstate 69, at the 23-mile marker, on suspicion of ...

Mechel Neiman knows why women stay in abusive relationships. She was beaten by her ex-boyfriend during their 13 years together.

Bond is $5,000. - Indiana State Police troopers arrested Donyelle S. Reese, 26, of the 1500 block of Ohio Avenue, Anderson, at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday on suspicion of trafficking with an inmate, a Class A ...

Interstate 69 never comes within 17 miles of Elwood, or within eight miles of Alexandria.

Local businesses are securing liquor licenses before a new quota system goes into effect.

Hoosiers spend more every year on health insurance. And, as detailed this week in a study by Families USA, those dollars buy less each year.

Investigators believe they have found more evidence of missing drugs from an Elwood Police Department evidence room after concluding an inventory earlier this week.

Howard County arrests Friday, 10:24 a.m., deputies arrested Michael J. Ennis, 33, Galveston, in the 700 block of Fawn Drive, on three warrants for failure to appear, and two counts of parole violation.

Elwood Pipecreek Genealogy Society will celebrate October as family history month with a genealogy seminar and fair on Saturday, Oct.

Kenneth Brantlinger, 83, Lapel, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.

A roar of cheers and applause erupted Tuesday night as the Madison County Council voted down a proposed county option income tax increase.

We believe: COIT's demise will force county and municipalities to live within their means.

The Elwood City Council voted down an increase in the countywide income tax during Monday's meeting, effectively handing the final decision off to the Madison County Council.

Since the 1800s, Elwood's residents have built their homes and businesses around the community's business district, often referred to as "uptown." At the heart of uptown, Anderson Street has long served as the ...

Youth rally Saturday at Elwood Baptist Elwood Bible Baptist Church, 504 N. 12th St., will have its annual Giant Youth Rally "Building the Wall," the story of Nehemiah, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Frankton residents having repair work done to their water lines will now see a $50 city meter inspection fee.

Frankton residents having repair work done to their water lines will now see a $50 city meter inspection fee.

The early Sunday arrest of Anderson police Officer Joshua L. Senseney marks the fifth law enforcement official working in Madison County arrested or charged since May.

Despite having a limited vote in the matter, the Lapel Town Council voted to hold a public hearing regarding a 25 percent increase in the county option income tax.

Wapiminskink. Chank-tun-onn-gi. Sokpehllak. The legacy of the American Indian way of life is everywhere in Madison County, although it may not be obvious.

A 22-year-old man faces arson and burglary charges after he allegedly broke into his father's house in Miami County, stole a handgun and ammunition, then set fire to the house.

An Elwood officer has been charged with three felony counts in connection with an investigation into missing evidence at the Elwood Police Department.

ELWOOD, Ind. - An Elwood police officer has been suspended from his job while Indiana State Police investigate missing evidence.

The average score on the SAT college entrance exam decreased for 2008 graduates of many area high schools.

A four-hour standoff at an Elwood apartment complex Wednesday between law enforcement officials and a burglary and arson suspect ended without incident after law enforcement officials learned the man they were ...

He is being held without bond. - Anderson police arrested Jesus Zamora, 31, of the 2700 block of Pitt Street, Anderson, at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday in the 3200 block of Columbus Avenue on suspicion of operating a ...

A trailer was destroyed and two people suffered minor injuries during an early-morning fire in Elwood on Wednesday.

St. Joseph Hospital, a member of St.Vincent Health, has announced that Kathy Young, MS, FACHE, interim president at St.

Aug 19, 2008 12:29 pm US/Pacific ELWOOD, Indiana Believe it or not, the latest claim that the legendary creature Bigfoot had been found and was being stored in a freezer is a big hoax.

A 26-year-old Elwood man was arrested Thursday for allegedly transmitting oral herpes to a 5-year-old boy by forcing him to perform a sex act.

Amy Bond is not a state employee. She is not a social worker. And she isn't trained to help people get food stamps.

New principal Scott Deetz asked these students to give him a 'thumbs up' if they remembered their school bus number from the morning.

In a unanimous vote, the Anderson City Council approved a resolution to increase a countywide income tax.

A 33-year-old Elwood man faces drug-related charges for allegedly selling prescription drugs to a 16-year-old boy on Sunday.

Starting a small farm can pay rich dividends, especially if the farm produces niche foods like artisanal cheeses or truffles.

Miss Elwood Glass Festival queen contestants Aattika Mustafa will end her reign Saturday as the 2007 Miss Elwood Glass Festival queen.

Visitors can enjoy the opportunity to see, touch and buy thousands of glass pieces made locally at the Elwood Glass Festival, but those who dare to venture away from the Callaway Park boundaries of the festival ...

He is being held without bond. * Elwood police arrested Scott G. Hunter, 51, of the 1800 block of South J Street, Elwood, at 1:01 a.m. Wednesday in the 1900 block of South A Street on suspicion of public ...

An enormous gift-wrapped package, wrapped tight with ribbon, was the lone set piece used by the Elwood Community High School band during the morning competition at the Indiana State Fair.

City officials are considering a boost to the countywide income tax to soften estimated budget shortfalls.

Stella B. Dyer, 49, Noblesville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Community Hospital in Anderson.

Many of the people waiting for autographs had known Mary Beth Dunnichay all of her life, but it was their first time meeting an Olympian.

Zach Hines swung his arms restlessly in anticipation. The hour was drawing near 1 p.m., and already a line had formed outside the Gravitron.

ANDERSON -- Jerry Hugh Guffey's trial on murder, auto theft and arson charges is set for next month.

Bond is $2,000. * Anderson police arrested Jonathan A. Matt, 28, of the 600 block of Northview Avenue, Indianapolis, at 10:30 p.m. Monday at the Anderson Police Department on suspicion of check fraud, a Class D ...

Moments before the 2008 Madison County 4-H Fair Queen was announced Sunday, the nine contestants huddled back stage.

Many of the people waiting for autographs had known Mary Beth Dunnichay all of her life, but it was their first time meeting an Olympian.

Thumbs up: To all the beautiful flowers planted in downtown Anderson. Take time to read the signs of the individuals or groups who have committed to their planting and weeding this summer.

N. Liberty 'Praise in the Park' Aug. 3 The Westside Community Church of God in Christ and New Liberty Church of God in Christ will have its fourth annual "Praise in the Park" on Sunday, Aug.

The scenario is all too familiar. Person buys home. Person can't afford home. Bank forecloses.

NEW CASTLE -- If police accounts of his activities during the early morning hours of July 10 are accurate, New Castle resident Jeffrey Lynn Guffey presumably wishes he had kept better track of his wallet.

A second man has been arrested for his alleged role in the murder of an Elwood man.

Prosecutors have asked for an extra three days to file a formal murder charge against Jerry H. Guffey, and the Madison County Coroner's Office officially ruled 78-year-old John Collier's death a homicide.

ELWOOD, Ind. - Fire departments from three counties responded to a fire at an Elwood plastics factory.

The Elwood Fire Department is battling a structure fire at Plastech Decorating Systems in Elwood.

NEW CASTLE - A former New Castle man with a long criminal record has been accused of killing a senior citizen in Elwood.

Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of Elwood resident John Collier, 78, whose body was found in his home at 3 p.m. Friday.

Police are investigating what they are calling a homicide in the case of a 78-year-old Elwood man who was found dead in his home around 3 p.m. on Friday.

Howard County arrests Thursday, 12:34 p.m., police arrested a 15-year-old female in the 200 block of Inland Drive, Thursday, 3:45 p.m., police arrested a 15-year-old female at 1158 S. 17th St., on a charge of ...

Thumbs down: To all the unsightly weeds growing tall along the curbs in Anderson.

Carnival rides, games, food Fireworks at 10 p.m. Carmel Carmel Fest will host B105.7's Fireworks Spectacular.

A Cicero woman has been charged with battery with a deadly weapon after she allegedly struck her pregnant daughter with her car on Saturday.

Bond is $10,000. * Indiana State police arrested David Justice, 34, of 2400 block of Chase Street, Anderson, at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Indiana Road 9 and County Road 1100 North, on suspicion ...

Realtor Ben Jones worries about losing township assessors. The assessors, one for each of Madison County's 14 townships, hold the statistics he needs to sell homes, like the value of land, property maps and tax ...

Elwood Bible Baptist Church, 504 N. 12th St., Elwood, will have special services at 7 p.m. Saturday and at 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday to honor its home-schooling graduates.

It's 6:30 a.m. and the staff at The Herald Bulletin are getting down to work. We will pursue news throughout the day and will have frequent updates here on our Web site.

A cast bronze sculpture, a historic rail walk and a radial arbor are among the features proposed in the city's plan to rejuvenate Elwood's landscape with two park improvements.

Freda Norris went to church last Sunday thinking she would hear an entertaining afternoon organ concert at Orestes Christian Church.