Boards murder trial set for January 2025

The death penalty trial for Carl Roy Webb Boards II, the man accused of murdering Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz, has been set for January 2025. The trial is expected to last two weeks.

PEGGY LOUISE JULIAN

1947-2023 Peggy Louise Julian, age 75, of Frankton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born in Elwood, on December 30, 1947, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Marie (Dickinson) Heath.

WILFRED “GEORGE” DUDLEY

1931-2023 Wilfred “George” Dudley, age 92, a lifelong resident of Elwood, IN passed away peacefully, after an extended illness, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Elwood on March 26, 1931, to the late Wilfred and Lillian (Miller) Dudley.

Wilfred Dudley

Wilfred “George” Dudley, age 92, a lifelong resident of Elwood, IN passed away peacefully, after an extended illness, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Elwood on March 26, 1931, to the late Wilfred and Lillian (Miller) Dudley.

Frankton’s Mekena Alexander awarded Red Haven Award

Frankton’s Mekena Alexander, pictured with Bonny Clark of the Anderson Noon Exchange Club, was the recipient of the Red Haven Memorial Award during the 55th annual luncheon held last week at The Edge.

Frankton’s Sydney Duncan wins sectional title

MARION — Sydney Duncan won the shot put at last Tuesday’s Marion Girls Track and Field Sectional. The Frankton senior also earned a trip to Tuesday’s Carroll (Fort Wayne) Girls Track and Field Regional in two events by placing third in the discus.

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: I am fast approaching 65 (in August) and plan to continue working full time. I would like to know the implications of that, and about drawing Social Security.

ASK AMY: Advice for the Real World

Dear Amy: About two years ago, I messaged “Bradley” on social media. (We’re both gay.) I complimented him on some pictures he posted.

CAROLYN (KOONS) PETRO

1941-2023 Carolyn (Koons) Petro age 82 a native of Elwood entered into peace & rest from her residence in Venice Florida on May 18, 2023. She was born January 4, 1 941 in Elwood the daughter of Howard & Nettie (SpalI) Koons.