Monthly Archives: May 2023

Two Chicago, Illinois, women were arrested Tuesday by Seymour police on drug charges during a traffic stop.

State District 69 Rep. James “Jim” Lucas was arrested early Wednesday morning by the Indiana State Police for leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

A strong faith and a positive approach to life.

There are so many things I worry about these days. Are we going to default on our debts? Can we adapt to the accumulating impact of climate change? How are we going to handle the dangers posed by China and Russia?

First-time awardees of the Gary Wirt Scholarship for the year 2023 who attended the Jackson Masonic Lodge 146 scholarship awards banquet on May 26 are, front from left, Makenna McCord, Emma Wichman, Brayden Stockelman and Caitlin Thomasma, and back from left, Grace Claycamp, Brooke Schafstall, Wyatt Wischmeier, Cali Cummings and William Smith. A total of 36 Masonic and nine non-Masonic scholarships were awarded totaling more than $56,268 for this year. Masonic scholarships are available to members of the lodge for their children and grandchildren. The non-Masonic scholarships are available to graduating seniors through the guidance counselors at the five high schools in Jackson County. They are available after Jan. 1 of the year applying. Scholarships can be applied to colleges and trade schools.

The second Russell Chapel Church benefit ride is set to start at noon Saturday.

The Hayden Historical Museum’s summer hours have been announced and will remain in effect until after Labor Day.

Arrests

Allen County, where I live, is known for several things but perhaps the genealogy department at the public library is one of the best-known outside God’s country. I am told it has one of the largest collections of official and family documents in the nation. Serious researchers know its reputation and use its expansive digital and paper resources.

YUMA