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The Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board unanimously approved a request by Ricker Oil Co. to sell warm beer and wine in 11 of its local convenience stores. After more than two hours and testimony from 22 protestors, the board voted on each request individually. The request includes eight Ricker’s stores in Anderson and one each in Elwood, Chesterfield and Pendleton. In representing Ricker Oil their attorney an said he intended to establish need and desire for additional beer and wine outlets, while demonstrating that such sales would have no negative impact on the community.
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A Muncie woman is the target of a criminal investigation into allegations that she stole financial aid money. 43-year-old Tina Byrd already faces charges stemming from the death of a four-month-old baby who was in her care when he died unexpectedly in January.
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A three-vehicle crash on I-465 on the north side of Indianapolis shut down all eastbound lanes of traffic. State police say the interstate remained closed until after 9 p.m. while repairs are made to the roadway, which was damaged in the crash.