Community

Alexandria Little League kicked off its season with the annual parade through downtown.The parade lined up at Alexandria-Monroe High School and went through downtown to the ball fields close to the Alexandria Community School Corporation Central Office.

In January of this year, the congregation of Orestes Baptist Church said goodbye to it Pastor, Mark Joyner.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) “Women in the Arts Recognition Award” aims to recognize and honor women who have exhibited excellence in their chosen genre.

Several businesses and organization held eclipse watch parties and gatherings Monday afternoon, while others gathered with family and friends on their lawns.The Alexandria-Monroe Public Library hosted an eclipse watch party with various activities throughout the afternoon.

Mark your calendars for Saturday April 27, as the Indiana State Police partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the 26th “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.

Kenneth and Carolyn Porter of Breese, Ill., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 6, 2024.The former Carolyn Wintermann, daughter of Henry and Wovian (Cochran) Wintermann and Kenneth Porter, son of Bill and Margaret (Denton) Porter of Alexandria, were married in St.

Saturday children enjoyed Easter Egg Hunts around the community.