Opinion

National Newspaper Week: 250 years later, newspapers are still vital
By BENJY HAMM Director of the National Institute for Rural Journalism & Community Issues When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the…
- National Newspaper Week: 250 years later, newspapers are still vital
- Mother’s Day as a full-time single dad
- People Speak
- Beyond Reason with Rob Perez
Conversations
First-ever Elwood Art Walk set for Saturday
The Hope Center windows offer a community painting project with the prompt, “Community means to me…,” with space for visitors to complete the sentence throughout the night. Steven Murrey photo…
Lifestyle
Asking Eric: Parents want to be included in vacation activities despite mobility challenges
By R. ERIC THOMASTribune Content AgencyDear Eric: My husband and I have had many wonderful trips with my parents over the years. We have always invited them on our family…
News
Frankton Homecoming royalty
Maci Dowden and Eli Wachs were crowned Frankton Homecoming royalty during last Friday’s game against the Blackford Bruins. Steven Murrey photo Eli Wachs and Maci Dowden were crowned the 2026 Frankton Homecoming King and Queen last Friday at Otis Cress Field. Eli is the son of Melanie and Joe Wachs, and his high school activities…
- Frankton Homecoming royalty
- Frankton-Lapel School Board
- City Council adopts 2027 budget
- Daily Report
Community

Celebrating America 250
PerkinsvilleBy STEPHEN JACKSONMadison County HistorianLocation: Perkinsville; Jackson TownshipWilliam Parkins, an early Perkinsville settler, arrived in the fall of 1825 with his wife and seven children. Over the years, he became a key member of the community.Upon arrival, Mr. Parkins pitched a tent on the north bank of White River where the town now stands. Soon…
Who’s Teaching You?
By TRAVIS DAUGHERTYFounder and Author of Champions 101Those we consider champions are unique and set apart in many ways. Maybe it’s their attitude or their effort. It could be their…
- Who’s Teaching You?
- Spikes under Lights
- Elwood routsChristel House
- Panthers blank Logansport on senior night
Opinion

National Newspaper Week: 250 years later, newspapers are still vital
By BENJY HAMM Director of the National Institute for Rural Journalism & Community Issues When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers.…
- National Newspaper Week: 250 years later, newspapers are still vital
- Mother’s Day as a full-time single dad
- People Speak
Conversations
First-ever Elwood Art Walk set for Saturday
The Hope Center windows offer a community painting project with the prompt, “Community means to me…,” with space for visitors to complete the sentence throughout the night. Steven Murrey photo By STEVEN MURREYManaging Editorsmurrey@cherryroad.comUptown Elwood…
Lifestyle
Asking Eric: Parents want to be included in vacation activities despite mobility challenges
By R. ERIC THOMASTribune Content AgencyDear Eric: My husband and I have had many wonderful trips with my parents over the years. We have always invited them on our family vacations with the kids and…


