dear abby

DEAR ABBY: My husband is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. My 19year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. They loathe being asked how tall they are. There are times when they are proud of their height and others when they have felt self-conscious because it can be uncomfortable to 'tower' over others.

AMERICAN PICKERS to film in Indiana

The American Pickers are excited to return to Indiana! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in April 2023. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel.

Plain Vanilla

Unintended Consequences,or, Foreseeable Future is an Oxymoron.People do not, as a rule, set out to make bad decisions. But poor choices are often made, and by intelligent people employing the latest methodologies.

Body of Grant County missing person found in Northern Madison County pond

Donald Bailey, 56 of Grant County was reported as a missing person on January 24, 2023, at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. During the investigation, Deputies and Detectives from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office immediately began searching the area and utilizing drone technology and K9s.

Weather

T ODAY Partly cloudy today with a high of 51 and a low of 39; winds from the northwest at 11 mph. W EDNESDAY Partly cloudy with a high near 66 and a low of 35; winds from the southwest at 13 mph.

BRIEFS

FFICE Bid packets for mowing are available until March 10 in the Pipe Creek Trustee's Office, located at 208 South Anderson Street. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to Noon and from 1 p.m, to 4 p.m.

School board hears presentation on independent learning

Several sixth grade students participating in the High Ability Learning program at Elwood Intermediate School gave presentations on their independent learning projects during last Thursday's school board meeting.

William (Bill) Horton

William (Bill) Horton, 72, passed unexpectedly in his home in Elwood on Dec. 21, 2022, after a brief illness.