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Fallen Heroes honored at Memorial Day Service

Monday, at noon, Monroe Township Trustee, Chip McFerran, welcomed members of the community to a Wreath Laying Memorial Day service to honor Alexandria’s fallen heroes. The group gathered at the War Memorial in the I.O.O.F Cemetery.
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Plain Vanilla

I wrote this piece about five years ago. One hopes that the attempt to create a fad by selling the useless items described here is dead, but unfortunately, outrage among the masses is not.
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Alexandria Community Fireworks Committee raising funds

The Alexandria Community Fireworks Committee is raising money for a firework display on Monday, July 3. Over the past seven years, the Fireworks have been a wonderful event for the city. This is a grass roots campaign paid for by citizens and local businesses only. Your donations help bring close to 5,000 people to Alexandria.
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No Charge Announcements

There is no charge to place birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements in the Alexandria Times-Tribune. Email information and photos with a contact number to jcorbett@cherryroad.com .
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Don’t Let Your Outdoor Meal Become a Feast for Bacteria

As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray and picnic blanket, make sure to also take some U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety tips along for the ride.
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Reminder: Road Closure

Beginning now crews have close State Road 28 from I-69 to State Road 9 in both directions for a small structure replacement. This work is expected to be complete late June.
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Essential Senior Connections Senior movie

Essential Senior Connections will kick off its senior movie series with a two day movie feature. On Thursday, June 1 enjoy “The Book Club, followed by “Now Entering Alexandria” as part of the Madison County Bicentennial on Friday, June 2.
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Band Fest ‘23

The Alexandria Community Band will host Band Fest 23 on Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. in Beulah Park. The event will feature the Tipton Community Band, the Hamilton County Community Band, the Indianapolis Municipal Band, New Horizons Band, the Zionsville Concert Band, and the Alexandria Community Band.
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Deetz to leave Madison-Grant United School Corporation; Vore named Superintendent

Dr. Scott Deetz has served as Superintendent of the Madison- Grant United School Corporation since January of 2016. Recently, Deetz submitted his resignation to the MGUSC Board members to accept a position as Chief Human Resource Officer for the Anderson Community School Corporation. At its May 10 Board meeting, the MGUSC Board named Steve Vore as the new corporation superintendent.
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