Betty Lee Brown, 101, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Boone County, Indiana, on November 11, 1921, a daughter of the late […]
July 17, 2023Comments Off on Temporary Nighttime Restrictions Added to Bridge Project Near Battle Ground
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane restrictions on northbound and southbound I-65 near Battle Ground. Crews will be conducting Phase One of beam setting for the 9th Street bridge. This is in connection […]
Charlene Rae Henry, 54, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 14, 2023. She spent her final hours surrounded by her mother and 2 sisters before she met her Lord and Savior […]
July 15, 2023Comments Off on Youngest Winner Ever Takes Supreme Showmanship Competition at County Fair
Tegan Walker made history at the CIS Show Arena Friday night by becoming the youngest ever to win the Supreme Showmanship competition at the Clinton County Fair. Tegan, who is only 10 years old, bested […]
July 15, 2023Comments Off on Clinton County Set to Break Ground on New Annex Building in August
The public is invited to attend an official groundbreaking for Clinton County’s new Annex Building on Wednesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. Crews have been working diligently since May to remove the old Regions Bank […]
July 15, 2023Comments Off on IDEM Extends Air Action Day to Monday
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is extending Sunday’s statewide Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) through Monday. IDEM is forecasting high levels of fine particles (PM2.5) in the air for Sunday and Monday, July […]
July 15, 2023Comments Off on Indianapolis Man Arrested by Kokomo Police in Child Molestation Investigation
On Thursday, a local 13-year-old female reported to her parents an incident involving an adult male that she met on a social media network. The 13-year-old agreed to meet up with the male in the […]
Harness racing day two complete at Clinton County Fairgrounds in Quest for the Governor’s Cup. Thirteen races were run Friday evening and here are the results. Race 1 Winner Vel Quick Daisy, Driver-Brad Ferguson, Trainer, […]
July 14, 2023Russ KasparComments Off on CANCELED! Community Day Saturday at Frankfort/Clinton County Airport
CANCELED: The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to CANCEL Community Day at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport. Several factors contributed to the decision to cancel the event, including: PBY pilot contracted Covid […]
July 14, 2023Comments Off on Llama Show Costume Winners Announced
Two winners from the Llama Show were announced Friday morning at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Emmaline Seest was the Llama Costume Contest winner and Peyton Webster took first in the Online Llama Costume Contest.
July 14, 2023Comments Off on Box Culvert Installation Closing State Road 47 on or After July 27 Near Thorntown
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 47 will close over Sugar Creek starting on or after Thursday, July 27 near Thorntown. It will be closed approximately 4.39 miles west of S.R. 75 for […]
July 14, 2023Comments Off on Hoosier Storytellers at Library
The Frankfort Community Public Library invites you to attend their Hoosier Storytellers program scheduled for Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. in the Skanta Theatre. As part of celebrating Frankfort’s Hot Dog Hall of Fame […]
July 14, 2023Comments Off on Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Project Expands Cost Share Funding Area
The Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Project, in partnership with the Carroll, Cass, Howard, Miami and Tippecanoe County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, announces the expansion of the funding area for cost share fund available from the […]
The Chain Saw artist working with White Pine knows what wood to leave and what wood to take away. The chain saw artist leaves a beautiful eagle, bear or other sculpture for all to enjoy. […]
July 14, 2023Comments Off on Kokomo Police Arrest Three in UHaul Truck Theft and Methamphetamine Case
At about 3 a.m. Thursday, Officer Alex Toth and Officer Justin Macky were on duty when they received information that two stolen Uhaul trucks were located in the 1100 block of Columbus Boulevard. Besides the Uhaul […]
Thursday evening was the first of two nights this week for Harness Racing at the Clinton County Fairgrounds, Round 8 in the 2023 Quest for the Governor’s Cup. There were 10 races. Race one was […]
July 13, 2023Comments Off on State Senator Brian Buchanan to Chair Pension Management Study Committee
State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. Buchanan’s […]
July 13, 2023Comments Off on Clinton County Historical Society Wants to Give Administration Building a Facelift
How old is the Clinton County Fair you might ask? According to the Clinton County Historical Society, the first Frankfort Fair was held on Thursday, October 6, 1853, at Armstrong’s Center Grove located at 600 […]
July 13, 2023Comments Off on Hot Dog Hall of Fame Golf Scramble Set for July 29 at Frankfort Commons
The Board of Directors of the Hot Dog Hall of Fame is encouraging all golfers—Frankfort alumni or Friends of Hot Dogs who want to support the Hall of Fame and the Frankfort Education Foundation—to sign […]
July 13, 2023Comments Off on Boone County 4-H Fair Starts Saturday
The Boone County 4-H Fair opens to the public July 15 and runs through July 21. The fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fairground parking and admission are free. Popular events include the […]
July 13, 2023Comments Off on Clinton County & 4-H Fair Schedule
2023 Clinton County & 4-H Fair Schedule Thursday, July 13 9 a.m. — Tractor Driving Contest, Infield of Track Noon — Lama Show, CIS Livestock Show Arena Noon — Bear Hollow Wood Carver, in front […]
Mrs. Betty Ann Spencer, 92, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by her family at her home in Jamestown, Indiana. She was born February 5, 1931, in Cayuga, Indiana, a daughter of the […]