INDOT warns public of toll-related text scam, urges caution before opening suspicious links
INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide.
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Elwood man charged with neglect
An Elwood man is facing neglect charges after an investigation that began last fall.
Summitville man faces various drug charges following traffic stop
Aaron Ice, 46, of Summitville, was arrested on various drug charges following a traffic stop for an outstanding warrant. An Alexandria officer initiated the traffic stop after following Ice’s Dodge Ram pick-up. The officer learned the registered owner of the truck, who was identified as Ice, had an active warrant out of Anderson City Court for theft after running the plate on the vehicle.
Alexandria man arrested following threat to take weapons to Madison County Courthouse
Last week, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department was notified by Madison County Dispatch of a threat at the Madison County Courthouse. Madison County Dispatch informed Sheriff Deputies a call had been received from WISH TV8 of Indianapolis stating the news channel had received a call from someone who had received a call from another party, later identified as Frank James Grondin, 50, of Alexandria, threatening to take weapons to the courthouse.
Jones provides updates on pool, pickleball projects
After a long wait, the aquatic center rehabilitation project is on track for completion this summer.
Madison Grant school bus involved in accident Monday afternoon
SUMMITVILLE — A serious accident involving a school bus and a semi-truck occurred Monday afternoon near Summtiville, a press release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Crash Team stated. The accident took place around 2:30 p.m. March 17, at the intersection of 1550 North and 300 East.
S.R. 128 to close for reconstruction
Starting on or after Monday, March 24, State Road 128/S. Center Street will close in Frankton between W. Plum Street and W. Sigler Street for reconstruction. The full closure is expected to last through mid-August.
VanBuren Township Fire Department responds to fatal fire
Friday, the VanBuren Township Fire Department responded to a fully involved residential fire in the 18000 block of County Road North 300 East in Summitville. VanBuren Township Fire Department Public Information Officer, Angie Huggins, confirmed when fire fighters arrived on the scene, the two-story home was fully involved preventing firefighters from entering the residence.
Wilkinson elected secretary of Madison County Republican Party
Kira Wilkinson, of Elwood, was recently elected as secretary of the Madison County Republican Party.