2023-05-03
Prom royalty selected
Selected Queen and King Saturday at Benton Central’s prom were: Cassie Burgett and Levi Humphrey.
Somber reminder stressed to students
The Grim Reaper leads his “victims” out to witness the mock accident at Benton Central last Thursday. The convocation was part of the Every 15 Minutes program utilizing multiple emergency workers and community volunteers to stress to students what can be a somber reality when substance abuse is mixed with driving. See more pictures from the mock accident on the […]
Sheriff shares insight about department and upcoming programs
On January 1, 2023, John Cox assumed the duties of Benton County Sheriff. Cox granted an interview with the Benton Review outlining how things are going as April winds up and sharing his thoughts and plans for the future. “There are a lot of good things going on now and in the near future,” Cox said, “I am excited and […]
BC Supermileage stands on podium
Despite a last minute track change, rain, sleet, snow, hail, 2 drivetrain failures, and an engine ignition failure, the Benton Central Supermileage team was able to persevere and bring home their first podium finish in the team’s 13 year history. This year’s race was initially slated to be held at the Subaru Indiana Automotive 2 mile test track, but due […]
Police & Courts
Editor’s Note: A lawsuit filed or an arrest made is only one side of a story. In America, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Benton County Courts CRIMINAL: April 25 – State of Indiana vs. Anil K. Kalal, speeding, reckless driving, criminal misdemeanor. April 27 – State of Indiana vs. Tony W. Garcia, dealing in methamphetamine, possession of […]
Franklin (Frank) Douglas Goodman
Franklin (Frank) Douglas Goodman, 60, of Fowler, died Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born November 8, 1962, in Lafayette, to the late Gene and Betty (Wright) Goodman. Frank was a 1981 graduate of Benton Central High School. Frank was involved in DECCA and some of his school activities included wrestling and track. He worked as a self-employed Bookkeeper for […]
Thomas James Lamie
Thomas James Lamie, 88, of Fowler, died, Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Earl Park, to the late Scyler Joseph and Leona Pauline (Quinn) Lamie. He married Frances B. “Connie” (Crane) Lamie, June 9, 1962, in Watseka, Ill.; she died, Jan. 24, 2002. He was a 1953 graduate of Gilboa High School and served in […]
