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Services A funeral mass for Roger Lee Ashby, age 72, of Elwood, will be at 2 p.m. today, Feb.

Sara Marie Cannon

Sara Marie Cannon, age 59, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 ,at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a sudden illness at home.

Charles R. “Bob” Holland

LAKE PLACID, Fla. – Charles R. “Bob” Holland, age 97, of Lake Placid, Fla. and formerly of Elwood and Syracuse, passed away on Feb. 17, 2023, at Advent Hospital in Lake Placid after a long, well-lived life.

The most touching wedding stories of the year

Extraordinary couples who triumphed and overcame all odds to get married, as well as those who opened their hearts and helped those in need were profiled. Their kindness, resilience and unwavering courage serves as a reminder of what's truly important on the wedding day.

21 hidden wedding costs you may forget to budget for

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your wedding budget. You've probably already factored in the wedding budget basics, but what about those unanticipated costs that you wouldn't be aware of unless you worked in the wedding industry? Hidden Wedding Cost #1 ? Venue Fees This may come as a surprise, but not all services and equipment are covered in the venue site fee (also known as the rental fee or facility fee).

Nine ways to keep your wedding simple

Wedding plan. But keep it simple. If you're hoping to have a relatively fuss-free wedding, might we suggest you follow the Grated version of our favorite acronym, K.I.S.S. — aka 'Keep it simple, sis!' We've put together 9 ways to keep your wedding as simple as can be...

Wedding Ceremony + Reception: Same Place or Two Different Venues?

One location or two separate venues? THAT is the question. There's no question that all-in-one venues are preferred by the vast majority of today's wedding couples for the obvious reason: It's so much easier! Exchange vows in the garden or out in the vineyards or up on the rooftop, then move on to the ballroom or barn or terrace for cocktails and reception.

Tough week

BOB NICHOLS PHOTOS Last week was a rough week for Elwood senior Hunter Sallee (above), coach Ryan Vanskyock (right) and the rest of the varsity boys basketball team. The Panthers, who played without senior guard Jayden Reese (ankle), suffered losses to Taylor, Oak Hill and Cowan.

Eagles hold on to beat Tigers

FRANKTON –– Frankton survived a scoreless stretch of more than seven minutes in the fourth quarter and a stern challenge by Alexandria for a 50-44 Central Indiana Conference victory here on Friday.