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Historic Features: Star Bricks
With the spring weather bringing more sunshine, you might be venturing out on the local sidewalks or visiting downtown Harrison Square in Alexandria. During your strolls, you might see some historic decorative star bricks used in various local spots and walkways. Nancy Steele recently donated several pallets of star bricks to our museum, so we were curious about their history.
Behind the Badge: A Message from Police Chief Michael R. Montgomery
As the vibrant colors of spring return to Alexandria and our community eagerly embraces the beauty of the season, the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends becomes a highlight of our days. From strolling through local parks to attending festivals and gatherings, spring offers countless ways to reconnect with nature and each other. However, with increased outdoor activity comes the shared responsibility to prioritize safety.
Fun facts about April Fools’ Day
April 1 is more than just the start of a month that many embrace for the warmer weather that typically accompanies it. It is a day set aside for pranksters just waiting to pull the wool over someone else’s eyes all in the name of good fun. While many participate in April Fools’ Day shenanigans, they may not be as familiar with all there is to know about this day when jokers rejoice. These interesting facts about April Fools’ Day truly are no joke.
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from March 1925
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Since August 2015, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans’ mission is to FIND, THANK and REPAY Hoosier Vets. A strategic collaboration with Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution has been a key component to over 250 community events taking place and ensured all Indiana public libraries and high schools have a donated copy of A Time To Honor, Stories of Service, Duty, and Sacrifice.
Your Dollars and Sense
As I sit to write this installment of our time together, the sun is shining and we are experiencing temperatures that are telling us that we’ve almost made it through the winter. What a winter we had!
APD featured officer:
Alexandria Police Department Captain, Jason Austin, joined APD as a Reserve Officer in 1998. He joined the force as a full-time officer in June of 2002 as a patrol officer. From 2008 through 2016, Austin served as the department’s K9 handler with K9 officer, Blaze. Austin was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2011. He currently serves as the second shift captain.
Alexandria Fire Department featured member:
Alexandria firefighter, Bryce Wilson, joined the department as a part time employee in 2019 before accepting a full-time position with the department on October 19, 2020.
Behind the Badge: A Message from the Chief on Domestic Violence
As the Chief of Police for the Alexandria Police Department , I want to bring attention to a heartbreaking but critical issue: domestic violence. It is an epidemic that affects people from all walks of life—regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Domestic violence is not just a family issue; it’s a public safety issue, and addressing it is a priority for the Alexandria Police Department.