Frankton had a leaguehigh four players named to the All-Central Indiana Conference baseball first team, while Elwood had one player selected. Eagle senior Bradyn Douglas joined Alexandria’s Blackford’s Landon Rogers as three-time first selections.
My father passed away earlier this year after a long and full life, devoted to God and his family and he will be missed greatly this year on his Birthday and on Father’s Day, but also at every other holiday. I console myself with the hope that they celebrate Father’s Day in heaven and that he can once again celebrate it with his father, and indeed all the fathers who have died and gone to heaven. I think what hurt the most about my father’s passing was simply the realization that he wouldn’t be there to talk to. In his last years of life, I really enjoyed visiting my parents and also calling them on the phone. Often we would just reminisce about old times or talk about what was going on in our lives. When I mentioned to one of my brothers that it really hurt to not have him here to talk to, he said that he talked to him every day since he passed. I had found myself saying things like “I miss you Dad” quite often since he died, but wasn’t really having a conversation with him. So I decided to try to have a more prolonged conversation with him, and while I wasn’t audibly hearing his voice, what I think I hear now is my Dad’s sage advice. As my father aged his advice became wiser, and I treasure the memories of some of the things he was fond of saying, such as “Trust in the Lord” and “God has been so good to me.” My hope and prayer for myself, and for all fathers, is that we can become wise teachers and sources of comfort and support for our families. There is perhaps no greater calling for a man than to be a father.
Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it? Signed: Spry Octogenarian Dear Spry Octogenarian: Since you have already reached your full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security’s purposes, you can earn as much income from working as you like without your monthly Social Security payment being affected.
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce (MCC) is thrilled to announce that President & CEO Clayton Whitson was named as the recipient of the prestigious Executive of the Year award by the Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) at their annual conference held in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 7-9. The MCC also received two Excellence in Innovation awards for their work in helping educate students on non-traditional career paths in the community and helping lawmakers understand the needs of specific businesses by providing in-depth facility tours.
One of the 1,107 things I love best about family is the little stories we create. The inside jokes.
Planning Director & Special Projects Advisor Bill Savage has shared a list of roads to be repaved under the 2023 INDOT Community Crossings program. The grant awards the City of Elwood a maximum of $748,744.87 for paving, with the city paying a 25 percent match. This totals close to $1 million to be invested into city infrastructure.
Indiana has been a leader in our nation’s energy production for decades, keeping the lights on for countless families and businesses, and contributing to billions of dollars in economic growth. Unfortunately, the cost of energy continues to go up for Hoosiers, and we now pay almost 20% more each month than the national average.
SCOTTSDALE - Linda K. Berry (Nacoff), 80, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on June 6, 2023, with the love of her family surrounding her. Linda was born January 13,1943 in Elwood, Indiana to John Nacoff, Jr., and Juanita Nacoff. She was the oldest of two children. Linda graduated from Frankton High School and attended Fort Wayne Business College.
Diana Kay (Dellinger) Owings, 73 years passed away after a long illness on May 16, 2023 in Livingston, TN. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Sunday June 25, 2023 from 1:00-4:00pm. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00pm followed by a Service at
Jorge Guzman-DeSirena, age 23 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly and entered into Heaven following a seizure on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home. He was born April 6, 2000 in Santo Domingo Petapa, Oaxaca, Mexico, the son of J o rg e Guzman a n d Elizabeth Desirena. Jorge was raised in the Catholic Church and was a devoted Christian who enjoyed visiting various churches with friends. He had a special appreciation of Jesus’ mother, Mary. Jorge graduated in 2019 from Elwood Jr. / Sr. High School where he was formerly a member of the wrestling team. He hoped to become a firefighter and had completed a portion of the training qualifications. Jorge formerly worked at Hardee’s Restaurant in Elwood. He especially enjoyed playing soccer, listening to music, playing video games, and working out at