60th Wedding Anniversary
Leon B. Dellinger and Shriley Fite Miller were married at the United Brethren Church on May 24, 1963.
People Speak
How many people on the street would understand that statement? Anyone walking in a store or some other establishment seeing two strangers shaking hands after one says to the other; “Semper Fi” may wonder what it is all about. For the Marines reading this and wondering why a Navy Senior Chief is writing this, it would indicate a good time to say that this retired Senior Chief served over 9 years as an active Marine, even going through boot camp.
Man dies after being struck by vehicle
A 27-year-old man died Monday morning after he was struck by a vehicle on Scatterfield Road in Anderson. According to a press release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred around 5:15 a.m., near the intersection of Scatterfield Road and Rainbow Boulevard.
Daily Report
ARRESTS Cory Eugene Amick Sr., 28, of Elwood, was arrested Monday, May 15 for possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, and a hold for parole and probation violations. Christian Anne High, 25, of Elwood, was arrested Monday, May 15 for possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, and possession of paraphernalia.
Road Closure on State Road 28 between I-69 and State Road 9 in Alexandria
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced a road closure on State Road 28 in Alexandria. Beginning on or after Tuesday, May 30, crews will close State Road 28 from I-69 to State Road 9 in both directions for a small structure replacement. This work is expected to be complete late June.
Judith Kay Barnes
After a long health battle, Judith Kay Barnes, age 82, of Elwood, was finally reunit ed with her husband Jack on Sunday, May 14, 2023, when she passed peacefully with her family by her side. Judy was born in Elwood on January 8, 1941, to the late Everett and Rebecca (Teeter) Barber.
Argylls win 13-10 slugfest over Eagles, CIC title
FAIRMOUNT — Frankton and Madison-Grant, two teams playing for the undisputed Central Indiana Conference title here last Thursday, threw haymakers at each other in a combined 13-run fifth inning before the Argylls won the game in the sixth, 13-10.
Little 500 Festival Hot Rod and Classic Car Show
The Madison County Historical Society, Inc. which operates the Museum of Madison County History, will be hosting the Little 500 Festival Hot Rod and Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Local nursing students lauded in traditional pinning ceremony
KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) welcomed new nurses into the profession at its annual recognition and pinning ceremony Thursday (May 4) in Havens Auditorium.
WILLIAM JOSEPH ”BILL” GETZEN
William Joseph “Bill” Getzen, age 80, of Frankton died at Community Hospital in Anderson on May 16, 2023. Arrangements are pending at Harper & Dunnichay Funeral Home in Frankton.