Lapel shuts out Frankton in sectional opener

Frankton struggled at the plate and in the field which was a recipe for disaster in the opening game of the Class 2A Elwood Softball Sectional on Monday afternoon.

Lady Tigers defeat Eagles 4-1, win 6th straight sectional

ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Winning, especially winning titles, never gets old. Just ask the Alexandria High School girls tennis team. The Lady Tigers defeated Frankton 4-1 on Saturday morning to claim their sixth straight sectional championship.

Tipton thumps Elwood 15-3

Tipton overcame a slow start and put together back-to-back explosive innings to record a 15-3, five-inning senior night victory over visiting Elwood last Friday.

Alexandria BMV to close July 2

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced late last week that the Alexandria location, 2211 South Park Avenue, will close its doors for good on July 2.

IBA 43rd Annual Conference to be held at Tipton County Fairgrounds

The 43rd Annual Indiana Blacksmithing Association (IBA) will light up the Tipton County Fairground on Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. The IBA is a non-profit organization for the purpose of gathering, disseminating information, and demonstrating techniques of modern blacksmith. The group’s goal is to expose the public to blacksmiths and encourage the training of new blacksmiths.

Arcadia man charged with murder in 1992 cold case

ARCADIA — After more than three decades, the family of Tony Bledsoe is finally getting some answers. Bledsoe, a 24-year-old father of three, left his home in Arcadia on the morning of March 16, 1992 and disappeared.