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Red Gold Chili Cook-Off to return this fall
Red Gold is bringing back it’s annual Chili Cook-Off for it’s 35th Anniversary of the event on October 21st, 2023. The event will coincide with the 12th Annual Red Gold Run to Crush Hunger for CRUSH HUNGER SATURDAY. This will be the first time since 2019 where both events are held at the same time in downtown Elwood, IN.
For a second time in three weeks, county law enforcement respond to “false alarm” at Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School
On Monday, Madison County law enforcement agencies responded to the report of an active shooter at Alexandria Monroe Junior Senior High School. Alexandria police said that multiple agencies responded to a phone call report of an active shooter at the school at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Elwood Police Department 2023 Awards Banquet
The Elwood Police Department hosted its 2023 Awards Banquet last Tuesday evening at the Elwood Elks Lodge. The banquet included an Italian buffet dinner followed by the presentation of awards. The ceremony was attended by members of the Elwood Police Department and their families, Mayor Todd Jones, the members of the Board of Works, and Sheriff John Beeman. William Maluvac of the Elwood Police Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Lemon were awarded the Silver Star Award for their response to the tragic killing of Officer Noah Shahnavaz.
The Elwood Call-Leader to begin online paywall
CherryRoad Media, the new owner of the Elwood Publishing Company, will be putting The Elwood Call Leader’s online articles and digital issues behind a paywall beginning Thursday, May 18. “We view our online content as an extension of the coverage we provide in the printed paper.
Board of Works approves the hiring of new firefighter
The Elwood Board of Works and Public Safety met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following the roll call, the board approved minutes from the previous meeting held on April 3.
Angie Haymaker joins Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home is pleased to announce that Angie D. Haymaker has joined the funeral home staff as a full-time Family Care Specialist. She will be assisting the funeral home in death response, preparation of remains, account administration, and caring for families during visitations, funerals, and memorial services.
City Council okays bonds for pool project
The Elwood City Council met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Todd Jones presented a plaque to Shonda Hague.
Daily Report
Sheila Renee Hawkins, 53, of Elwood, was arrested Tuesday, May 2 for domestic battery. Aron Phillip Smith, 39, of Elwood, was arrested Tuesday, May 2 for domestic battery – with prior unrelated convictions and intimidation.
Living on Purpose
How much grace does it take to love our enemies? That’s a good question. Tragedies occur all around us and it’s true we are heartbroken and disturbed, but how do we react when our family is harmed or we are personally offended? I admit that I do not always have the character of Christ when I’m being threatened or provoked to anger.