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Alexandria man facing handgun, drug charges

After receiving information from the Elwood Police Department concerning a stolen firearm, Alexandria Police arrested Kevin L. Miller of Alexandria. Elwood police alerted the Alexandria police department that a firearm had been stolen by Miller who planned to bring it to Alexandria to shoot someone. Alexandria police immediately worked to locate the intended victim.

Community

Red Gold makes donation to Homer’s Helpers

The employees at the Red Gold manufacturing plant in Orestes recently raised money to support the Homer’s Helpers organization in Alexandria. Along with the financial contribution, they also donated supplies that will help the organization care for the needs of animals in the community.

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Opinion

Remembering Alexandria:

Remembering Alexandria is a column submitted by Lori S. Maynard for personal remembrances for memoir and entertainment purposes. Lori is a 1997 graduate of AMHS and is a published poet.

Lifestyle

Social Security Matters

Dear Rusty: A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security benefit based on my SS benefit that I’m currently receiving while I’m still alive. I told her…