Panthers outscore Lady Trojans 14-9
ELWOOD — Kelsey Armes’ three-run home run broke a 2-2 tie and Elwood went on to defeat Tri-Central 14-9 in Monday’s varsity softball game here.
Lady Eagles tennis team improves to 7-1
The Frankton High School girls varsity tennis team pulled out a 3-2 victory over Jay County last Tuesday. The Eagles followed with a 5-0 win at Hamilton Heights last Wednesday, a 4-1 victory over Lapel last Thursday and started this week off with a 5-0 win over Anderson on Monday.
Park Board discusses progress at the pool, installation of cameras
The Elwood Park Board met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building.
Daughters of Mary names Volunteers of the Year
For over twenty years, the Daughters of Mary of St. Mary, Alexandria, have recognized volunteers who have shared their time and talents with a caring and loving heart—they share their gifts not only with our parish but also with our community. These humble recipients have servant-leader hearts and offer their talents unselfishly and eagerly- often quietly behind the scenes- as an example of Christ’s merciful love.
Resurfacing work to begin on St. Rd 28 in Tipton
TIPTON COUNTY – On or after Monday, May 5, contract crews will begin patching, milling, and paving work on State Road 28/Jefferson Street in Tipton. The road will be resurfaced, and multiple drainage structures replaced between the junction of State Road 19/Ash Street and County Road S. 25 W.
St. John’s Lutheran Church to host Spring Market
The annual St. John’s Lutheran Church Spring Market is planned for Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gilman Home Extension Club celebrates 90th anniversary
The Gilman Home Extension Club met April 21 at the Madison County 4-H Building in Alexandria. The Gilman Club is one of over ten clubs that make up the Madison County Extension Homemakers program. The club recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. Some members are third generation members.
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: I am a 62-year-old woman who recently relocated to her hometown in the Midwest from the East Coast, after 40 years. I have a wonderful network of friends here, whom I’ve known practically my entire life.
Elwood man accused of stabbing wife
A 35-year-old Elwood man is facing charges of aggravated battery, intimidation with a deadly weapon, and attempted murder.
Anderson man arrested after leaving children alone for extended period
Recently, Alexandria police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of W. Washington Street to investigate a domestic dispute. The caller told officers he was having problems with Corey Hollingsworth over children in the caller’s custody at the time that Hollingsworth had left alone at his home in Anderson. The caller a said he was concerned Hollingsworth was coming to the Alexandria resident to get the children, and that he was angry and possibly using drugs.