Indiana is a massive agricultural powerhouse, ranking 9th in the U.S. for total agricultural production and contributing over $35 billion to the state’s economy. With over 53,000 family-owned farms, the industry is dominated by large-scale corn and soybean cultivation, alongside leading national rankings in livestock, poultry, and specialty crops. Madison County generates more total farm…
Numerous severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain across central Indiana during the evening of June 17 into the early morning of June 18. Note that the tornado information remains preliminary and may change.
The “Strawberry Moon” is the traditional name for the full moon in June. The name originated with Indigenous Algonquin tribes to mark the brief season for harvesting wild, June-bearing strawberries—it does not mean the moon itself is physically pink or red. When to See It Why the 2026 Moon Is Special
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is proposing to improve the intersection of S.R. 28 and S.R. 213 near the Town of Hobbs in Tipton County by constructing a single-lane roundabout. The project is expected to improve safety by reducing the number and severity of crashes at the intersection. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027 and last one year. During construction, S.R. 28 and S.R. 213 will be closed for approximately 6…
In what will be a first of its kind event, the magic of ‘Harry Potter’ will come alive this fall in the sky over Indianapolis. 1,200 illuminated drones take flight to recreate the most beloved moments from the wizarding world, guided by the iconic film score. A magical open-air experience beneath the night sky. After…
Please pass this information on to friends and neighbors in the Elwood Community that might have a limited food budget for the upcoming summer months. This is a free program and additional information can be obtained through the Elwood Community Schools food service department at rfred@elwood.k12.in.us
Friday April 24th at 7am Elwood will have a new business. Located in the formerly abandoned Pizza Hut building at 405 N Anderson St please welcome Quick Stop Food Mart to our city.
Join Mayor Todd Jones and the Elwood Chamber of Commerce for The Elwood Address May 13th at 6:00pm at the Merritt Auditorium.
Madison County Health Department will NOT be taking walk-ins for sports physicals and appointment times will be limited! But the good news is that you can get your student athlete’s fall sports physical now and they are still FREE!!! Call 765-646-9206 to make an appointment at either the Anderson or Elwood office.