Vote Centers for Delaware County, and full 1/7/26 WMUN Local News Summary
Delaware County was a late adopter of the Voting Center model, reaching an agreement to make the switch from precinct voting starting with the Primary election. But county clerk Rick Spangler tells WMUN’s “Delaware County Today” he’s heard nothing but positive feedback from other clerks around the state.
Madison County deputy prosecutor Andrew Hanna told Oldies 101’s “Anderson Talks” about the prime age of the majority of criminals falling between the ages of 16 and 28.
Three men arrested in Anderson this week on suspicion of participating in a home invasion range in age from 21 to 14 years old.
A Winchester man faces two felony counts of child exploitation after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip about child pornography linked to an address in Winchester. The Star Press says 22-year-old Julian John Sulek faces up to 12 years in prison on one count and up to six years on the second count. He’s scheduled for a hearing on Jan. 23.
An Anderson mother suspected of shooting her daughter in a potential case of mistaken identity on Dec. 28 has been arrested. The Herald Bulletin says 38-year-old Tia Holmes faces felony counts of reckless homicide and neglect of a dependent in the death of 17-year-old Tianna Harris.
Last fall, Grace Beauty College launched Indiana’s first cosmetology and barber apprenticeship program. Founder Teresa Long told WMUN’s “765 Business Journal” the state-approved program offers an alternative path from full-time beauty school for aspiring clinicians.
Vickie Lawrence – and Mama – are coming to Anderson’s Paramount Theater on Jan. 16, and Paramount executive director Rich Jorn told Oldies 101’s “Anderson Journal” morning show the performance is exceptional.
The Star Press says fallen Sheriff’s Department Corporal Blake Reynolds has been named the Delaware County Government Employee of the Year. Reynolds was fatally injured on Nov. 12 when a semi struck both his patrol car and a disabled truck he was assisting on I-69.
Chesterfield is ringing in the new year with some free community programs. Our Bret Busby has more.
Republican state senator Mike Gaskill is reminding blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors they have until Jan. 15 to apply for new property tax credits. Blind and disabled Hoosiers are eligible for a new $125 credit. Hoosiers over 65 should contact their county auditor’s office to receive an application for the senior tax credit.
