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Elwood police arrested James Henry Simpson, 62, of Elwood, on Tuesday, July 29 for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe or needle, and violation of probation.

Products recalled in July

Attorney General Todd Rokita is sounding the alarm for Hoosiers to stay safe this summer by checking the latest July product recalls. From faulty appliances to hazardous toys, our office is committed to keeping you and your family out of harm’s way. Don’t let a defective product turn your summer fun into a safety flop - act now to protect what matters most!

Red Gold announces recipient for 2025 Purdue Food Science Scholarship

Emma Urick has been named the 2025 Red Gold Food Science Scholarship Award recipient. The Red Gold Purdue Food Science Scholarship is awarded to Purdue University students with strong aptitudes for a career in food science. In addition to the scholarship, Red Gold rewards the recipient with a paid internship at their Corporate Headquarters, along with hands-on experience at their three state-of-the-art food processing facilities and in their product development lab.

Ascension St. Vincent offers new Senior Renewal services in Elwood

Senior adults often face unique emotional problems that can make life abnormally difficult, including feelings of anxiety and depression, difficulty coping with change and trouble adjusting to retirement. For those living in small rural communities across the state, those issues can be amplified due to a variety of factors such as transportation issues and lack of resources.

The role of a 4-H Queen

The Madison County 4-H queen contest was held on July 12 prior to the official opening of the 2025 fair. Since then, the crowned queen Emma Kelich has spent every day between July 12 and July 26 at the 4-H fairgrounds.

Former Summitville fire chief, currently serving an 18-year sentence for child sexual misconduct charges, sentenced to additional three years

Tuesday morning, former Summitville Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Randall “Randy” Sizelove appeared in Madison County Circuit Court I for a sentencing and restitution hearing stemming from charges of Theft (Level 6 felony), Official Misconduct (Level 6 felony), and Conflict of Interest (Level 6 felony). Sizelove appeared for the hearing via Zoom technology from the New Castle Department of Corrections, where he is currently serving an 18-year sentence on previous child sexual misconduct charges.