Boards trial moved to January; prosecutors want change of venue
The trial of Carl Roy Webb Boards II, the man charged in the shooting death of Elwood officer Noah Shahnavaz, has been continued to January 2026.
Council hears updates on pool project, Callaway Park restrooms
The Elwood City Council met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following roll call and the opening prayer, the council approved the minutes from the previous meeting held March 3.
Looking Back
Apr. 6 — Apr. 12
Diana Theatre finishes renovation
Tipton’s Diana Theatre has been owned by the same family for 96 years. Jim Paikos’ father, Nicholas, bought the Diana in 1926. Nicholas was a Greek immigrant coming to America at age 14, but the Diana was named after a Roman Goddess. A naming contest was implemented and a young boy won a $10 gold piece after his suggestion was selected. The Diana has seen four Paikos generations work her counters.
National Weather Service confirms tornadoes hit Madison County
The National Weather Service conducted storm surveys following the severe weather Madison County experienced last Wednesday, April 2, confirming the three tornadoes hit portions of Madison and Delaware Counties.
Slices of Life
As a person who was made a widow much too early (and aren’t we all widowed much too early?) I have a confession to those of you not members in our very elite club.
Board of Works opens bids for Community Crossings paving project
The Elwood Board of Works and Public Safety met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following roll call, the board approved minutes from the previous meeting March 3, and the public hearing held March 17.
Elwood loses opener to Eastern
GREENTOWN — Elwood’s 2025 season debut did not go well as Eastern’s Collin Otto pitched a two-hitter and the Comets defeated the Panthers 12-0 in five innings.
Alexandria brothers compete in National Elks Hoop Shoot competition
Alexandria-Monroe Elementary School students Deacan Carroll (fourth grade) and Nolan Carroll (third grade) will be among those competing in the Elks Hoop Shoot National Competition on April 26 in the Chicago area.
Weather
Today Showers and thunderstorms before 11 a.m., then showers between 11 a.m.…