The Elwood Redevelopment Commission met last Wednesday for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. During the meeting, the commissioners voted to authorize the use of tax increment revenue financing for the pool project.
The Madison County Bicentennial Legacy Committee announced last week that it is currently accepting proposals for the creation of three murals to be painted in Madison County. The themes for the mural should highlight the communities, history, and people of Madison County. Winning proposals will receive funding up to $5,000 to assist in the murals creation.
On Monday at approximately 10:03 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Department dispatch received a call from a person allegedly posing as an employee from Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School. According to a press release from the Indiana State Police issued Monday evening, the individual provided dispatch with information implying there was an active threat taking place within the schools.
Everyone has their thoughts and interpretations when it comes to sharing the gospel, but there’s not a more terrifying word among the average Christian than evangelism. Just ask a believer when was the last time they verbally shared the love of Jesus with an unbeliever and the answer will probably be a moment of silence.
On Saturday. April 22, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its 24th national “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Indiana Laborers’ District Council issues a reminder: Slow down. Save a life.
A student inside the school at the time describes her experience as “scary.” She said they were eight to ten minutes into the third period of the day when athletic director Mickey Hosier came on the intercom and told the teachers and students the school was under a hard lock down. She said the teachers were instructed to lock and barricade the classroom doors. She said she and other students helped the teacher move tables and chairs in front of the classroom door.
APRIL 16 - APRIL 22 1973 • The Elwood Parks and Recreation Board met to discuss a multi-recreational park proposal. Jim Cole, president of the board, said the board would have a map of the proposed multi-recreational facility at the May meeting.
The offices for the Elwood Call-Leader, Tipton County Tribune, and the Alexandria Times-Tribune have moved to 108 South Anderson Street in Elwood, inside the Elwood Chamber of Commerce building. Hours of operation will remain the same, from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the offices remain closed this week due to storm damage. We are also experiencing issues with our main phone line; please use the numbers listed on the “Contact Us” page on our website, www.elwoodcall-leader.com or contact us via email. Please mail any subscription payments to P.O. Box 85.
Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings has announced he plans to run for Congress. The announcement comes after months of rumors and speculations about a potential Congressional run from the current prosecutor.