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First-ever Lip Sync Battle to rock the Historic Paramount Theatre stage
Anderson, IN – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and entertainment. The historic Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian Street, a treasured gem in Anderson since 1929, is thrilled to host its first-ever Lip Sync Battle on Saturday, January 25 at 7 p.m.. This exciting fundraiser will bring the community together for a night of fun and friendly competition, all while supporting a great cause.
Frankton’s Hughes injures shoulder, defaults in 1st round
INDIANAPOLIS — Frankton’s Jaden Hughes and Tipton’s Emersyn Adkins experienced the agony of defeat – literally and figuratively – at Friday’s inaugural Indiana High School Athletic Association girls wrestling state finals at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Champions 101: What is your trajectory?
Champions aren’t born. They’re built.
Op-Ed: How tax dollars work in public schools
With the start of the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, the investment in K-12 public education will become a focal point of the two-year state budget. When examining the areas that consume the largest portions of the state budget—while Medicaid is the fastest-growing expenditure now at 19 percent of the state budget—K-12 education remains the largest expenditure at 47 percent. This number decreases to 42 percent when deducting the obligations for retired teacher pensions. The annual appropriation of more than $9 billion for K-12 education supports teaching and learning opportunities for more than 1 million Hooser children. About $5 billion of this amount pays for the salaries and benefits of the 63,000 teachers in the classroom.
Elwood man found guilty of dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death
After a three-day trial, a Madison County Circuit Court IV jury found Devon Mikel Jones, 21, of Elwood, guilty of dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death.
Beef & Boards presents Broadway smash Jersey Boys
INDIANAPOLIS – Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre takes audiences behind the scenes – and the music – of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with the hit Jersey Boys, opening for the first time on its stage on Valentine’s Day. Filled with their unforgettable songs, this musical tells the captivating story about their remarkable rise to fame.
Domestic dispute leads to arrest of Elwood man
An Elwood man is facing charges of domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16, domestic battery, criminal mischief, and neglect of a dependent, stemming from a domestic incident on Friday, Jan. 17.
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: My husband and I hope you can help us with a sticky situation. About six years ago, we met a couple on a cruise and as they had friends near us, we invited them to visit when in our area.
Weather
Thursday A chance of flurries before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a…