Hoosier Hysteria: Plenty to celebrate at girls, boys state finals

“In 49 other states, it’s just basketball,” is a statement often made by those who live in Indiana or perhaps are an alum of a university in the state. It’s a statement often posted on social media, especially during the months of February and March.

Asking Eric

Dear Eric: A lady I know does shopping for Instacart, and occasionally she will post on Facebook photos of homes she has delivered to, adding comments like “look at this cool home I delivered groceries to today!” Isn’t that a huge breach of privacy? Or as an influencer, she will post videos of herself walking around a restaurant or store, including shots of customers who are standing in line, or eating a meal or shopping. Again, isn’t this a breach of privacy? She just scans the whole area as she makes the video. Can people just really go around posting photos and videos without permission from the homeowners or the people who are dining or shopping? Thanks for your thoughts.

May hearing set in Boards case for disability claim

A May hearing has been scheduled for testimony on a claim of intellectual disability for Carl Roy Webb Boards II, the man charged with fatally shooting Elwood officer Noah Shahnavaz in July 2022.

Daily Report

Elwood police arrested Jessica Lyn Weileman, 22, of Elwood, on Tuesday, March 25 for possession of a syringe or needle, possession of paraphernalia, and violation of probation.

Slices of Life

We all have portions of our lives that we’d rather not disclose to the public. In fact, most of us don’t have to go too far to realize what those things are. Because we already know - all too well.

People Speak

When we look at military forces and wars throughout history, we have these pictures of men fighting the the murderous hoards of the enemy. War posters show men in combat and dress uniforms eliciting pride in male service. Through all of that, there is something that for thousands of years has been left out of these pictures. WOMEN!

Like a gardener, weed and feed

For those gardeners among us, this is a pretty exciting time of year. Warmer weather and a little spring rain have jump-started the growth process, and now it’s time for them to get to work – to get in there and get their hands dirty.