Pendleton

Pendleton License Opens in New Downtown Location

kpaul.mallasch — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:25:13 -0700

Renovated retail space on Pendleton Street home to new branch

PENDLETON, IN - Ron Stiver, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), today officially opened the new Pendleton License Branch at 129 South Pendleton Avenue in the historic downtown area. The branch has relocated from 753 East Water Street.

The new branch offers a customer-friendly design and layout and includes a public restroom. Before cutting the ribbon with the assistance of branch employees, Stiver commented, "Governor Daniels issued a clear mandate to improve customer service at the BMV. A critical component in doing so has been improving our in-branch service. To-date in 2008, the average customer visit time statewide is eight minutes and 30 seconds, down from 28 minutes just two years ago. Likewise, customer satisfaction in 2008 is at 97 percent, up from 78 percent two years ago. With our new Pendleton branch, and a committed team, I expect service to improve even further for our Madison County customers."

He added, "I am also pleased that through the re-use of this vacated retail space we can be part of the continuing redevelopment of downtown Pendleton."

Stiver also noted that the BMV has implemented a number of new ways for customers to do business with the BMV without visiting a license branch, including improved online services and partnerships with auto dealers, AAA Hoosier Motor Club and Old National Bank. 1.2 million Hoosiers have renewed their registrations online so far in 2008, and more than 100,000 have completed BMV business at a partner dealership.

Source: Indiana BMV

Two Charged with Trafficking in Separate Incidents

kpaul.mallasch — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:34:11 -0700

PENDLETON, IN - Indiana State Police Troopers arrested two suspects for trafficking with an inmate at the Pendleton prison this weekend. On Saturday, August 16, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Indiana State Trooper Andrew Sparks was dispatched to the Pendleton Correctional Facility and arrested Stephanie Lewis, 39, Indianapolis, for trafficking with an inmate.

Trooper Richard Clay was dispatched to the Correctional Industrial Facility at 3:27 p.m. in a separate incident in which he arrested Rebecca Sanchez for trafficking with an inmate. Both Lewis and Sanchez were transported to the Madison County Jail and incarcerated.

Arrested and Charged:

Stephanie Lewis, 39, Indianapolis
Charged with trafficking with an offender
Dealing cocaine-27 grams
Possession of cocaine
Trafficking a controlled substance

Rebecca Sanchez, 18, Indianapolis
Charged with trafficking with an inmate (Cell Phone and Tobacco)

Arresting Officers:

Trooper Andrew Sparks- (Charged Stephanie Lewis)

Trooper Richard Clay- (Charged Rebecca Sanchez)

Watch for Children and School Busses

kpaul.mallasch — Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:22:07 -0700

Watch for Children and School Busses

Fall Creek Heritage Fair

S.Willoughby — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:41:36 -0700

Start: 09/05/2008 - 9:00am

End: 09/06/2008 - 6:00am

The Heritage Fair is held in Falls Park in Pendleton Friday and Saturday Sept. 5 & 6, 9am - 6pm. No admission fee. Crafts, Food & Fun.

Outfitters Block Party & Fireworks

S.Willoughby — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:14:43 -0700

Start: 09/06/2008 - 6:00pm

End: 09/06/2008 - 11:59pm

Admission of $5.00 per person supports Outfitters mission to provide new and quality used clothing to children in need in South Madison County.

Event is from 6pm to Midnight at the corner of State Street and Pendleton Ave. in Downtown Pendleton. Join us for Music, Dancing, Texas Hold Em, Corn Hole, Bird's Barbeque Dinner - $8.00. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and stay for the fireworks.

For more information call Outfitters at 765-778-9087

Pendleton Fall Festival

S.Willoughby — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 10:01:28 -0700

Start: 09/05/2008 - 9:00am

End: 09/07/2008 - 5:00am

Friday 9 - 6, Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun - 1 - 5, Free Admission,

Fair Food, Entertainment, Garden Club Plants, Crafts, Candles, Jewelry, Honey, Mums, and much more.

Booth Space is still available, call Shirley at 765-778-4726

Operation Weatherization at Madison County United Way

kpaul.mallasch — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:25:17 -0700

ANDERSON, IN - The United Way of Madison County and JobSource are seeking volunteers and corporate sponsors for the 2nd Annual OPERATION Weatherization on Saturday, November 1st.

Volunteers will work in teams at pre-selected energy inefficient homes, in Anderson, Alexandria and Pendleton, completing simple weatherization tasks such as caulking, weather-stripping, plastic-wrapping windows, changing furnace filters and lightbulbs to CFLs.

Volunteers and contractor volunteers are needed. Call our office at 765-643-7493 to volunteer. All corporate sponsorships and donations raised for OPERATION Weatherization will be used to purchase materials to improve the energy efficiency of pre-determined homes selected through JobSource' s Weatherization Department.

Join our cause or donate through Facebook, so we know that we have your support.

Source: Madison County United Way

05-2008 Heather Belle - 15

kpaul.mallasch — Mon, 5 May 2008 07:08:22 -0700