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
Friedersdorf: Extracurriculars, transportation among potential cuts if referendum fails
By STEVEN MURREYManaging Editorsmurrey@cherryroad.comDuring a lengthy, packed meeting of the Elwood Community School Corporation Board of Trustees last Thursday, district leaders answered questions about potential cuts if voters do not approve the proposed operating referendum this November. Superintendent Dr. Troy Friedersdorf outlined the district’s fall financial forecast, citing a 31-page presentation from Policy Analytics available…
- Friedersdorf: Extracurriculars, transportation among potential cuts if referendum fails
- Frankton Homecoming royalty
- Frankton-Lapel School Board
- City Council adopts 2027 budget
Community
Celebrating America 250
UTC Bridge over Pipe CreekBy STEPHEN JACKSONMadison County HistorianLocation: Alexandria – Monroe TownshipThe Union Traction Company (UTC) operated in Madison County, beginning with its first run from Anderson to Alexandria on January 1, 1898, and ending with its final run from Indianapolis to Anderson on January 18, 1941.In between, UTC experienced many years of expansion…
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…


