Boone County Daily News

Red Barn Theater: Five Decades In, Still Drawing Crowds From Across Indiana

May 28, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Red Barn Theater Opens 58th Season with New Nightly Pre-Show Music, Three-Production Summer Lineup The Red Barn Theater a mile east of Frankfort on Kelly Road will open its 58th season on June 10, 2026, […]

Girls Track and Field Regional Results

May 27, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

The Girls Track and Field Regional round took place last night. Several local athletes competed at the Lafayette Jefferson Regional, which included Regional qualifiers from the following Sectionals: Kokomo, Harrison (West Lafayette), Lafayette Jefferson, and […]

Prairie Creek Park Opens 2026 Summer Concert Series May 29 with DoorWay and Back 2 Mac

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Prairie Creek Park will officially kick off its 2026 Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 29, with an evening of classic rock and live entertainment featuring DoorWay and Back 2 Mac at the Farmers Bank […]

Huntington County Cold Case Solved: ISP Cold Case Unit Identifies Killer

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Huntington County, IN – Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit has identified the killer from a 1997 cold case. On Sunday December 21st, 1997, 25-year-old Angela Saco was found deceased on Huntington County Reservoir property […]

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Mirta Budd

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Avilla Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Mirta Budd, a 72-year-old white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 140 pounds, blonde hair with blue eyes, wearing unknown clothing. Mirta is missing from Avilla, […]

Gov. Braun Protects Taxpayers, Calls for Additional Property Tax Relief

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed HEA 1210, a new law to protect Hoosier taxpayers, strengthen transparency, and expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans. Governor Braun’s top priority is affordability, and this measure builds […]

Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department to Host 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing for Hoosier Burn Camp

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Golfers and community supporters are invited to tee off for a great cause as the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department hosts its 18th Annual Charity Golf Outing benefiting Hoosier Burn Camp. The event will take […]

Community Schools of Frankfort Names Rebecca Cesare 2026 District Teacher of the Year

May 27, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Community Schools of Frankfort is proud to announce Rebecca Cesare, Art & Design Teacher at Frankfort High School, as the 2026 District Teacher of the Year. For the past 30 years, Mrs. Cesare has inspired […]

Indiana Silver Alert Cancelled for Ann Marie Forsgren

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

An Indiana Silver Alert issued for Ann Marie Forsgren has been cancelled.

Brendon Bright Sworn In as Clinton County Sheriff Following Caucus Appointment

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Brendon Bright was officially sworn in as the new Sheriff of Clinton County on Saturday morning following a Republican caucus held after the resignation of the sitting sheriff. Bright was joined by family, friends, supporters, […]

Local News

Rossville Elementary Students Recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievement During Fourth Quarter and Second Semester

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Rossville Consolidated School District is proud to announce the Rossville Elementary School Honor Roll students for the Fourth Quarter and Second Semester of the 2025–2026 school year. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement through […]

Statewide Silver Alert Declared for Ann Marie Forsgren

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The St. Joseph County Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Ann Marie Forsgren, a 84 year old White Female, 5 feet tall, 144 pounds, Gray hair with Blue eyes, last seen wearing a Tan […]

Fatal Crash on I-65 Claims One Life

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

On May 25, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., troopers with the Indiana State Police responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 65 near the 164 mile marker. A preliminary investigation by Trooper Fike revealed that […]

Former Purdue President Mitch Daniels Named Interim University President

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Former Mitch Daniels will return to lead Purdue University as interim president beginning July 1, following the departure of current president Mung Chiang. The Purdue Board of Trustees approved Daniels’ appointment Monday after Chiang announced […]

The Farmers Bank Shareholders Approve Merger, Creating ‘First Bank Midwest’

May 26, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. Shareholders of Farmers Bankcorp voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve a merger with Richmond Mutual Bank Corporation, a deal that will reshape one of Clinton County’s oldest financial institutions into a new entity […]

“One Nation Under God” to Culminate on the 250th birthday of the United States

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

For 50 days, 50 pastors from 50 states are joining together in prayer for America as the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 4. Franklin Graham is calling for […]

Witham Health Services Announces Community Opportunities for June

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

LEBANON, Ind. – In June, Witham Health Services will host support groups, community education classes, and a blood drive, as well as sales in its retail shops and fundraisers led by its volunteer organization. Support Groups […]

Signups Now Open for 2026 Pacers and Fever Jr. Hoops Clinics and Camps

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

 Young basketball fans across Indiana can now sign up for the 2026 Jr. Hoops clinics and summer camps, presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever and cared for by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at […]

Boys Track and Field Sectional Results

May 26, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

Boys Track and Field Sectionals took place on Thursday, May 21. Here are the results for the local teams in action. First, second, and third place sectional winners in all individual events and relays, plus […]

State Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop on I-94; Suspect Deceased

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Shortly after midnight, an Indiana State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai Elantra for a traffic violation. The location of the traffic stop was I-94 EB 2.4 mile-marker, which is at Indianapolis […]

U.S. 24 Set to Close Between Monticello and Logansport in June

May 26, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coating operations on U.S. 24 between State Road 39 and U.S. 35 beginning on or after Monday, June 1. U.S. 24 will be closed to traffic […]

Memorial Day Preparation With Help From Community, Legion And 4-H Members

May 25, 2026 Patty Keaton Parks Comments Off

4-H members including Forest group helped placing flags at Hopewell Church Cemetary and Greys Cemetary with help from Luke and Jacob Weaver. Jerry Shore and his group including Bennii, Ann, and AJ. worked placing flags […]