Frankton residents and students will soon have an inclusive place to play if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $25,000 by April 25, 2023. If successful, the project led by Frankton Students in Action will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) My Community, My Vision (MCMV) program.
Good news for those lonely couples engaged in a long-distance romance. China’s Changzhou Vocational Institute of Mechatronic Technology has come up with a device that lets absent lovers to share a kiss via their cell phones, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
In 1991, Terri Brenner received her Real Estate license and embarked on her 32 year career helping local families and more find that perfect home. In 1993, Brenner earned her Broker’s license and opened the doors to Casual LifeStyles Realty.
INDIANAPOLIS– Following a record-setting year of enrollment for On My Way Pre-K, Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Outof- School Learning is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. On My Way Pre-K allows 4-yearolds from lower-income families to receive a free, highquality, prekindergarten education through Indiana’s only state-sponsored prekindergarten program. Information about the program and the link to apply can be found at OnMyWayPreK.org.
INDIANAPOLIS — A national trend involving street racing, street take-overs and spinning has gotten the attention of the Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Within the past year ISP and IMPD have conducted several special operations targeting these illegal activities resulting in more than 40 arrests and the recovery of over 80 stolen vehicles.
The Elwood Elks Lodge has announced the Elks Students of the Month for the 2022-2023 school year. A short bio follows on this month's selections.
FREE M EAL The Elwood First United Methodist Church will host a free dinner Saturday, March 11 from 4:30 p.m. until supplies run out. The menu includes baked rotini with Jim's sauce. The church is located across from the Post Office. The meal is drive through only.
The Elwood Board of Works and Public Safety met Monday evening for a regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Following the approval of minutes from the previous meeting held February 6, the board approved claims totaling $1,332,763.04.
(Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Amy Noone-Smith of the Elwood Building Commissioner’s office) Spring is just around the corner, and we here at the City of Elwood Building Commissioner's office want to remind citizens of some important ordinances to remember.
Progress continues at Veteran's Park. On Wednesday, the Elwood Maintenance and Street Departments moved the two monuments that were outside of the Municipal Building to the park, located behind the Tin Plate Square Apartments. The project was originally approved in early 2021 and broke ground in May of 2021. The Veteran's Park will honor those who have served in all branches of the armed forces. In addition to the two monuments, the park will also feature a large monument, pathways, and more.