Weather
T ODAY Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing with a high near 46. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Gardeners asked to be vigilant this spring for invasive jumping worms
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. While earthworms in the spring are a happy sight for gardeners, an invasive worm species is wreaking havoc for landowners and gardeners in southern Indiana.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 8
The annual City Wide Easter Egg Hunt is planned for Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Callaway Park.
Accessibility app enhances Falls of the Ohio State Park experience
A new technology installation at Falls of the Ohio State Park’s Interpretive Center allows individuals with hearing, visual, or sensory needs to have equal access to the center’s natural, cultural, and historical resources.
daily report
A RRESTS Mya Marie Rowland, 22, of Summitville, was arrested Friday, March 3 for violation of probation and possession of methamphetamine. Mark Todd Stocking, 51, of Alexandria, was arrested Saturday, March 4 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated - endangerment.
Saturday funeral for Indiana trooper killed by fleeing car
AUBURN, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State Police announced Monday that the funeral for a trooper killed in the line of duty will be held Saturday at a northeastern Indiana high school.
BRIEFS
EMETERY All holiday decorations at Sunset Cemetery and the Elwood City Cemetery need to be removed by March 15 for spring cleanup. Any decorations left will be discarded.
EIS Drama Club
Last week, student members of the Elwood Intermediate School Drama Club presented 'Witches Brew' by Kimberly Barger. It was an outstanding evening of witches, brooms, and coffee! For an extra perk, the club teamed with Lydia's Sweet Treats and Eats, which offered a specialty coffee free to the public. The production was directed by Bobbie Haas. Above, the cast and crew of Witches Brew are shown on stage taking a bow; at right, Mike and Lydia Retherford are shown.
Alexandria man arrested on multiple child pornography charges
On Monday, March 6, the Alexandria Police Department served a warrant for arrest of Elijah Brown at the 800 block of River Ave. Brown was taken into custody for the warrant for nine counts of Possession of Child Pornography Level 5 Felony. Elijah was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, Level 6 Felony. The Alexandria Police Department was assisted by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit.