Today's News

Perennial rose bushes grace either side of the monument; and for the past 90 years they have faithfully sent forth abundant blossoms. It is as if the rose bushes themselves acknowledge the great service rendered by the soldier whose remains rest beneath the ground under their outstretched roots.

Eric Beach, 1983, first-degree possession of heroin, second-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, jury trial set for May 28.
Eric Lane Beach, 1983, owes a total of $2,147, continued to April 23.
Brenda L. Beverly, 1970, two counts of complicity theft by unlawful taking, second-degree complicity burglary, continued to May 28.

Easter, all the news in the community is about Easter this week. Well, almost all. All the churches in the area were full. After a less than beautiful start the day turned out very nice.
Old Cedar had its sunrise service in the church this year. The wind was just too raw to venture out and the rain didn’t add to the ambiance. Our preacher is new and had visions of a sunrise service too, but we nixed it.
Christians (Disciples) aren’t as hardy as Baptists, but we had a lovely service anyway.

There will be a community forum addressing the drug problem in Owen County April 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Owen County High School.
The forum will focus on the severity of the drug problem in Owen County.