Elwood names new village president

Trustee Doug Jenco was named village president and sworn in at Wednesday night’s regular board meeting.

Donald LaPaglia also was named a trustee, Elwood Finance Director Robbie Day said. The board now consists of LaPaglia, Darryl Lab, Dean Lowrance, Mary Matichak and Jasen Melahn.

Jenco was sworn in to replace Todd Matichak, who resigned Dec. 15 for "personal reasons."

“I am grateful for having worked with the public officials and staff, as they are committed to public service,” Matichak wrote in his letter of resignation dated Dec. 14. “It has been a great privilege and honor to serve the village of Elwood.”

Matichak was elected in April.