First United Methodist Church hosts sock drive
Recently, a “Christmas in July” sock drive was held at First United Methodist Church, to benefit the Elwood Elementary School.
PRIDE Award
The Elwood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the home of David and Mary Perkins is this week’s PRIDE Award winner.
DMT Capital to convert historic Tipton bar into multi-purpose development
After finding success in Elwood following the remodel of the former Call Leader offices in Elwood, DMT Capital is undertaking an ambitious renovation of the former Ti-On Lounge in downtown Tipton.
Daily Report
Elwood police arrested Belinda L. Gregory, 33, of Marion, on Wednesday, Aug. 6 for failure to appear.
Looking Back
Aug. 10 — Aug. 16
Frankton man arrested after altercation
Last Wednesday, officers with the Frankton Police Department and the Orestes Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of North Woodworth Ave. in Frankton. When they arrived, they discovered a man leaning against his vehicle bleeding from lacerations on his head, elbows, and knees.
DO YOU NEED TO GET TOUGHER?
Mental toughness can be defined a number of ways. I think of it simply as the ability to do what winning requires us to do, regardless of and maybe even in spite of how it feels.
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty nesters, and during Covid-19, I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless.
Looking Back
Aug. 3 — Aug. 9
Asking Eric
Dear Eric: I was diagnosed some years ago with Alzheimer’s. My husband of 45 or so years is wonderful but even he and many of my friends do not understand that I no longer have choices. I know they all mean well, but I have always been a very social person. I love to sing, having taken two years of voice lessons. I love to dance and watch movies, do jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles and more.