Celebrating America 250
Located at State Road 13 and State Road 32.
Frankton Homecoming Royalty
Thaiden Alexander and Sloane Harrison, the 2024 Frankton Jr/Sr High School Homecoming King and Queen, returned to crown the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen last Friday night.
Alexandria man charged after violent incident in rural Madison, Grant Counties
Earlier this month, Madison County Sheriff Deputies were contacted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Department in reference to a battery/attempted murder that had occurred in rural Madison County. Madison County police learned Grant County Deputies responded to investigate an incident where a female victim had been beaten with an ax.
EJSHS Homecoming Royalty
Brylen Mort and Trenidy Gibbons were crowned the 2025 Elwood Jr. Sr. High School Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of last Friday’s game against Blackford.
Looking Back
Sept. 14 — Sept. 20
Doctors testify that Boards is not intellectually disabled
Carl Roy Webb Boards II, the man charged with the murder of Officer Noah Shahnavaz, is not intellectually disabled, three doctors testified during a hearing late last week.
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: My good friend has been with her boyfriend for more than 20 years. She finally moved into his house after her mom died a year and a half ago. They attend each other’s family events – weddings, funerals, birthdays, sports events, work parties – and he tells her he loves her.
Local schools secure state funding for safety improvements
Several Madison County schools were recently awarded nearly $506,000 through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program, area lawmakers announced Wednesday.
Daily Report
Alexandria police arrested Zebediah Aaron Campbell, 32, of Anderson, on Wednesday, Sept. 10 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangerment, operator never licensed, and violation of probation.
PRIDE Award
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the home of Lynn and Katie Huffman is this week’s PRIDE Award winner.