Anderson appeals $850,000 verdict to fired city workers
The city of Anderson is appealing a federal judge's ruling that it must pay about $850,000 to eight people who were fired from their jobs when a new mayor took office in 2012.
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Madison County courthouse vacated for asbestos remediation
The employees will be vacating the downtown Anderson building for seven months.
Owner of Indy-area newspapers merging with broadcast firm
A media group that owns more than a dozen newspapers in Indiana—including publications in Zionsville, Avon, Lebanon and Anderson—has announced it is merging with a company with dozens of TV and radio stations.
$70,000 settlement reached in Anderson housing lawsuit
The agreement calls for the housing authority in the central Indiana community to compensate seven victims of discrimination identified by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Government center could close during asbestos removal
Members of the Madison County Council have asked the county administrator about the cost of shutting down the center in Anderson during the seven-month process.
Entrepreneurs plan to renovate historic Anderson theater
Past attempts to salvage the State Theatre focused on restoring it as a historical venue, but the new operators say the site needs to offer something different. One of their inspirations is The Vogue in Indianapolis.
Anderson mayor hopes downtown work will attract millennials
Mayor Thomas Broderick said he hopes bringing in large businesses and building a thriving downtown will attract young people to the area and create a downtown renaissance.
Aging Anderson apartment complex getting new life
The Delaware Court Apartments in Anderson, which opened in 1926 and have been vacant since 2013, are being renovated.
Grocery closures create growing food deserts in Anderson
As grocery stores continue to close throughout the city, residents who don’t have reliable access to transportation have seen their options for local groceries continue to dwindle.
Judge awards $850,000 to 8 fired Anderson city workers
The workers claimed they were wrongfully fired by Republican Mayor Kevin Smith's administration because they supported the Democratic incumbent in the 2011 city election.
Anderson University leads effort to draw young entrepreneurs with student debt
An Anderson University fine-arts-major-turned-entrepreneur has helped develop a unique student-loan-forgiveness program that encourages recent Indiana graduates to set up shop in Anderson.
Madison County gives OK for $12 million solar park
Nearly 30 acres of land in Madison County has been declared an economic development revitalization area for a planned 8.2-megawatt solar park.
Chinese tire importer buys former GM plant in Anderson
Sutong China Tire Resources plans to have 20 to 40 workers at the site, where it will service the utility and recreational vehicle trailer industry.
Madison County officials eye transit system to Indianapolis
The county’s long-range transportation plan will include a feasibility study of commuter rail.
Lawsuit throws spotlight on chaos surrounding Anderson cardiology practice
The “toxic” office environment at a small St. Vincent Health office had broken out during an unprecedented wave of acquisitions of physician practices in central Indiana.
Madison County taking steps to avoid another computer system hack
County staffers have worked many hours of overtime restoring links between the computer software and county files that were broken in the hacking attack on Nov. 4.
Developer wants $5M from city for Anderson Wigwam overhaul
Leaders of Indianapolis-based BWI told the Anderson Redevelopment Commission that the money is needed to secure an additional $6 million by selling tax credits to investors.
Inventor, engineer Harroun honored as 1st Indy 500 winner
Ray Harroun was remembered at a memorial service Sunday not only as the man who won the first Indy 500, but for his contributions to the auto industry, motorsports, engineering and inventing.
Colts to return to Anderson University for training camp
The Indianapolis Colts will hold training camp at Anderson University for the seventh straight summer, team officials announced Wednesday.
Money sought to operate startup-company site in Anderson
Officials heading up a new Purdue University technology education center in Anderson say local government money is needed to operate a section of the facility that's designated for startup companies.