Jacob Eugene Stansberry, 48, of Alexandria, was arrested Tuesday, April 18 for violation of continuum sanctions. Jeremiah Dan Deane, 40, of Elwood, was arrested Thursday, April 20 for invasion of privacy, resisting law enforcement, and a hold for Hamilton County.
An Elwood man was convicted last week in Madison County Circuit Court Division 4 on three felony counts of child molesting. The jury deliberated for 40 minutes before rendering a guilty verdict on all three counts.
The trial of former Madison County Councilman Steve Sumner has been delayed until September, following a request from his attorney. Sumner, 53, faces more than a dozen criminal charges for alleged sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.
The Madison County Bicentennial Legacy Committee announced last week that it is currently accepting proposals for the creation of three murals to be painted in Madison County. The themes for the mural should highlight the communities, history, and people of Madison County. Winning proposals will receive funding up to $5,000 to assist in the murals creation.
The Elwood Redevelopment Commission met last Wednesday for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. During the meeting, the commissioners voted to authorize the use of tax increment revenue financing for the pool project.
This cautions us about pride in our achievements and possessions. We are only God’s servants. We planted seeds, God watered them, and it was God who made them grow. (ICor 3:5- 9}_We must only boast in the Lord. He deserves all the Glory.
I would like to thank everyone for their donations to the Elwood Citywide Easter Egg Hunt. Thank you to McCormick’s, Hembree Motors, Fettig’s Body Shop, Dairy Queen, Moser/Moser, Carol’s Legacy, J.
APRIL 23 — APRIL 29 1973 • Three Elwood-area individuals were killed in two accidents; the first of which occurred on Indiana 13 when a car driven by Junior Wolford, 33, of Swayzee, hit a motorcycle operated by Gary Haulk, 19. Haulk and his passenger Susan Stevens, 17, of Sweester.
The Elwood Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) met Monday evening for a regular meeting. Present for the meeting were Vice Chair Debra Seres, Mark Crim, Roger Towner, Bob French, Building Commissioner Lisa Hobbs, Secretary Amy Noone-Smith and attorney Mike Farrer.
