Building permits: a necessity; avoid fines and delays

All too many homeowners have experienced the joy of completing a home improvement project only to learn the project is not is adherence with local laws. This realization is often the result of the homeowner's failure to secure a building permit prior to starting the project. Securing a permit prior to the onset of a project provides the homeowner with information regarding what they can and can't do; and provides an approved plan that complies with engineering principles and local laws.

Pay Attention to Safety when using Spring Lawn Mowers and other Outdoor Power Equipment

Know Your Machine, Review Safety Procedures and Follow Manufacturer’s Guidance Spring is here and as we get out our lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment out from storage to work in our yards, businesses and other green spaces, it’s important to keep safety in mind. “Think safety first,” says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

Eight Outdoor Safety and Maintenance Tips for Spring

With the arrival of spring, we look forward to warmer weather and longer days to enjoy the outdoors. But, before we can fully enjoy all that spring time has to offer, we may first need to clean up some of the damage caused by a long winter. Prepare now for the upcoming season with these spring home maintenance tips, and you can rest easy when spring has officially sprung.

Citywide Easter Egg Hunt rescheduled

The Citywide Easter Egg Hunt was rescheduled following the passing of Dot Harting, the longtime organizer of the event. The egg hunt and giveaway was originally slated for Saturday, April 8 at Callaway Park.

New business to open in Elwood

The Elwood City Council met recently for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following roll call, the floor was opened for public comment.

Elwood Intermediate School Honor Roll Report

Sixth Grade — Superior Honor Roll Jensen Andrew Bell Noah Jay Capshaw Lukas Andrew Carmack Maggie Grace Miller Samantha Lynn Peterson Landon Nathali Scaglione Ayden Allen Spradlin Breanna Marie Thomason Trinity Anna Marie Wooten Fifth Grade — Superior Honor Roll Aubrie Irie-Autumn Bryan Molly Kay Bucksot Leela Grace Buttry Joseph Quinn Cannon Toby Chen Chloe Annabelle Gibson Nathaniel Paul Gibson London Alyse Hall Ava Michelle Jones Laken Doyle Lashure Max Ray Parker Fourth Grade — Superior Honor Roll Lena Marie Cannon Noah Matthew Cannon Annabeth Grace Crume Emmalee Sophia Dockery Payton Iris Durm Sophia Jean Frazee Sophia Magsino Gilbert Ryder Harry Laub Keeley Anne Martin Fisher Samuel McCormick Cora Jane Petty Jaxson David Quesada Jacob Izak Rangel Lucas Tyler Schmitt Serenity Diamond Smith Third Grade — Superior Honor Roll Sydney Olivia Adams Stephan Patrick Ayers Natalie Ann Balmer McKenna Lynn Call Keaton Salih Griffin Dacie Leigh Groover Zain Michael Jones Jada Alora Lesher Nathanial Grant Miller Klaire Rose Rowsell Logan Todd Savage Nolan Benjamin Sparks Thatcher Dean Sparks Conner Alan Whelchel Esme’ Isabella Rose Wooten Sixth Grade — Honor Roll Chelsey Michelle Tevalan Sixth Grade — Honorable Mention Arianna Brooke Baker Josie Ellen Dunlap Emeri Jaxin Fox Lilith Bell Fuller Lilllyann Mae Hoots Harper Olivia Martin Aubree Jayde Noland Bryceton Isaiah-James Ramey Savannah June Shuler Deborah Sarai Villarreal Josie Marie Wisehart Fifth Grade — Honorable Mention Reed Victor Atwood Mariah Lynn Ball Lucille Jean Balmer Mackenzie Irene Bragg Hailee Lynnae Bronnenberg Alivia Marie Casas Alexus Alison Clark Keagan Wade Creamer Olivia Magsino Gilbert Piper Elizabeth Gregg Kendyl Jo Hawks Norah Lynn Hornback Ivy Elizabeth Jones Ashton Michael Julian Kyler Samuel Laub Maya Elnora Luyet Owen Nathaniel Maggart Jordan Lee McCrary Madighan Sue McKinley Jazleiana Embri-Ann Mort Emma Cathleen Munns Holden Cooper Pardieck Nevaeh Estrellita Pena Jailynn Nelida Rivera Kassandra Selina Sierra Lyrik Michael Stowers Wirick Chloe Madison Woodard Fourth Grade — Honorable Mention Cyrus Walker Boston Billy Wayne Burton Mailey Joan Capps Quincey Reagan Cooper Xavier Kai Elmore Gary William Englehardt Angell Lyn Faith Faulstich Landon Matthew Fox Bryson Kale Harris Nevaeh Nikole Hartman Gwendolyn June Heath Tatum Lenora Jarvis Grace Sophia John Skarlett Skye Madrid Bentley Charles Mikesell Layla Nicole Mitchell Exzavur Xio Pena Gabriel Joseph Penn Lucas James Russell Ford Elijah Sanders Jonah Isaiah Seibel Madyson Monroe Standifer Aspen Wade Stour Leland Wade Taylor Jace Nicholas Towner Rosalynne Abigail Vickery Kasen Michael Worsley Third Grade — Honorable Mention Caleb Michael Antaya Isaac Nicholas Barton Brennan James Beeman Jesus Noe Bermea Chevy Ty Cobb Aiden Eugene River Farr Bentley Eldon Faulstich Anthony Darin James Gardner Alynzia Nykolle Gasparino Samuel Lee Harmon Alayna Jade Harney Jacqueline Mae Heiser Jaythan Benjamin James Hylemon Jami Lee Jones Macy Lucille Jordan Bentley Christopher Laub Liam James Laub Kellan Martin Marrett Thadde McGuire Mavery Lavonne McGuire Sophia Uva Grace Nichols Zooey Beatrice Phifer Zander Jace Schlechty Hayden Charles Sexton Owen Russell Shannon Aiden Matthew Walker Tripp David James Wallace Jacelynne Jaide Willour .

Public Safety Telecommunicator Week

INDIANAPOLIS – In 1991 Congress proclaimed the second full week in April to be National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to recognize the importance of those special individuals who coordinate the efforts of police, fire, and EMS workers. Governor Eric J. Holcomb has proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 2023 as Public Safety Telecommunicator Week in Indiana. Indiana has recognized this week since 1999.

LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/12/23). Chalk up personal victories this year. Careful planning, consistent action and determination build satisfying results. Springtime brings glorious personal victories. Working with your partner to resolve tricky summer finances leads to blossoming autumn romance. Find new winter income in unlikely directions. Go for the gold.