Massive police response to threat at Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High; person of interest questioned

On Monday at approximately 10:03 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a call from a person allegedly posing as an employee from Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School. According to a press release from the Indiana State Police issued Monday evening, the individual provided dispatch with information implying there was an active threat taking place within the schools.

Citywide Easter Egg Hunt draws large crowd

The annual Citywide Easter Egg Hunt held Sunday at Callaway Park was a big success, despite the one week delay following the death of the event’s organizer, Dot Harting. Harting’s daughters were joined by several volunteers to make sure the day went off without a hitch for Elwood’s youth.

Arabians beat Panthers in championship

PENDLETON --- Elwood capped off a strong week with a disappointing finish in the Madison County softball tournament championship. A dominant pitching performance by Eliza Findlay helped host Pendleton Heights defeat the Panthers 16-1 in five innings and claim its sixth straight county tournament title on Saturday afternoon.

ASK AMY:

Dear Amy: Our family has/had three members with Down syndrome; my youngest sister was born with DS in 1968, and passed away in 2016. I have a cousin with the condition, and my daughter and her husband have a son (our grandson) with Down syndrome.

THOMAS E. CONNER

Graveside services for Thomas E. Conner will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 22, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elwood. It will include Funeral Honors by the US Military and the Elwood VFW.

JANICE K. (MORGAN) DESPER

1944-2023 ANDERSON, IN Janice K. (Morgan) Desper, 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Beaumont Rehab and Healthcare in Anderson following an extended illness.

NEIL WILLIAM HANNAH

1954-2023 Neil William Hannah, 69 of Quincy, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home in Quincy surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Bethel Gilead Church in Bronson.

SUE (GUSTIN) HALVERSON

1951-2023 ALEXANDRIA, IN Sue (Gustin) Halverson, 71, met Jesus face to face Wednesday evening, April 12, 2023, from Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Anderson to William and Mildred (Stroud) Gustin and has lived in Alexandria for most of her lifetime.