December 2025 Archives

Different, Not Less: The Story of a Special Olympics Athlete

December 23, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Taylor Sims | Photos courtesy of Taylor Sims A Special Olympics athlete writes about his own experience being stereotyped, misunderstood, and excluded. Growing up, […]

Gary D. Merrill

December 23, 2025 Goodwin Funeral Home Comments Off

Gary D. Merrill, 82, of Carmel, passed away December 22, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born September 3, 1943 in Clinton County to Charles & Lillian (Mathews) Merrill. He married Patsy […]

Speed Limit Reduction to Impact State Road 32 in Boone County

December 23, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a speed limit reduction that will impact State Road 32 in Boone County, as part of a roadway realignment project. Beginning on or after Monday, January 5, crews will […]

Prosecutor Seeks Life Without Parole in Infant Death Case

December 22, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann has announced the filing of a Notice of Intent to Seek Life Imprisonment Without Parole in the case of State of Indiana v. Alexander Bieghler (Cause No. 34D02-2509-F1-002551). According […]

Clinton County Foundation Employee Named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute

December 22, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Emelia (Emily) Hemersbach of the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in […]

Richard Woods

December 22, 2025 Myers Mortuary Comments Off

Richard “Rich” Earl Woods, 56, passed away at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis on December 17, 2025, after a 7-month battle with cancer. Rich was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. […]

Boone County Legislative Breakfast Scheduled for January 17

December 22, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Residents are invited to join the Boone County legislative panel for breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hussey-Mayfield Library in Whitestown. The event will feature a panel discussion […]

Betty Jane Bolen

December 22, 2025 Goodwin Funeral Home Comments Off

Betty Jane (Herr) Coffman Bolen, 91, of Frankfort, passed away December 21, 2025 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN. She was born December 6, 1934 in Clinton County to Paul B. & Glen (Snodgrass) […]

Janet L. Conner

December 22, 2025 Archer Weston Funeral Home Comments Off

Janet L. Conner, 89, of Frankfort, Ind., passed away December 19, 2025 in her home. She was born on February 6, 1936 in Burlington, Indiana to Floyd E. and Florence (Robison) Tribbett. She married Neil […]

Morning Magic: Santa Joins WILO Party Line This Wednesday

December 22, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Santa Claus will make a special appearance on WILO’s Party Line on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Cindy and Melissa will welcome Santa to the show from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., giving listeners the opportunity to […]