Obituaries
Linda Virgene Castle passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born December 17, 1947, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Jesse and Louise Castle. Linda grew up in a large, lively household with nine siblings: Jesse, […]
Month: March 2026
Local News
LEAP Project Keeps Moving Forward as Water Deal, Meta Campus Advance
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — The LEAP Innovation and Research District north of Lebanon continues to move forward in fits and starts, with construction activity visible across the site and major utility and land-use milestones still […]
Obituaries
Grant W. M. Gangwer
Grant W. M. Gangwer, 42, of Rossville, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1983, in Lafayette to Gary Gangwer and Linda […]
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Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” (Cobb) Burns
Jennifer Lynn “Jenny” (Cobb) Burns, 45, of Frankfort, passed away March 18, 2026 at her home. She was born April 25, 1980 in Lafayette, Indiana to Phillip Ross & Dora Mae (Wilson) Cobb. Jenny was […]
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Camp Cullom Prairie Burn Keeps Grassland Thriving: VIDEO
Note: A video of the burn in two parts accompany this article (below). Part One is the initial lighting of the back fire, Part Two shows the faster-moving hotter Headfire burn. On March 20, Camp […]
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Edile Joan Cook
Edile Joan Cook December 30, 1937 – March 15, 2026 Katy, Texas— Edile Joan Cook, 88, passed away quietly in her sleep on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, at her senior living apartment […]
Ag News
Ag Day on WILO, BOONE 102.7 and Hoosierland TV
WILO Ag Day 2026 presented by Skiles Electric. With support from, Wampler’s Services Inc., The Farmer’s Bank, The Community Foundation of Howard, Carroll and Clinton Counties, Rossville Consolidated School District, Drago Indiana and First Farmers […]
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Registration Open for Summer Harness Racing Program
Registration is now open for the youth Summer Harness Racing Program at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The program is on June 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is for youth 11 years and […]
Obituaries
Mary Louise (Theresa) McGuire, 91, passed away at her home in Jamestown, Indiana on Sunday, March 15. 2026. She was born in Mickleyville, Indiana, on April 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Chester Peter […]
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Grant Applications Available for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Projects
The Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology is now accepting grant applications for the fiscal year 2026 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). Applications are only accepted through the State of Indiana’s Grant […]
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Indianapolis Zoo Launches Uproar Conservation Challenge to Spotlight Endangered Species
As tournament season sweeps across the country, the Indianapolis Zoo is inviting the public to take part in a bracket-style competition with a powerful purpose: protecting the planet’s most vulnerable species. Nearly 50,000 species worldwide […]
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Free Storm Spotter Training From Clinton County Emergency Management
The Clinton County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service are presenting a free Storm Spotter Training next week at the Frankfort Police Department. The training, which will help teach attendees how to recognize […]
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Frankfort Police Deputy Chief home, recovering after deadly crash; Shoemaker urges patience, vigilance as warm weather nears
Frankfort Police Deputy Chief Cesar Muñoz is back home and recovering from multiple fractures after a recent two‑vehicle crash south of the city that left another driver dead, Police Chief Scott Shoemaker said on WILO’s […]
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Witham Health Services opens sponsorship applications for second half of 2026
Witham Health Services has announced that the health system is now accepting applications from community organizations seeking sponsorship support for events and initiatives taking place during the second half of 2026. “Through our community sponsorship […]
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Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met Wednesday evening in the Clinton County Sheriff Office building. The March 18th meeting focused on public frustration with the handling of an internal investigation at the Clinton […]
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Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals
Purdue Extension’s local footprint continues to grow, according to Amy Webster, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and County Director for Purdue Extension in both Clinton and Carroll counties. Speaking during WILO’s Ag Day 2026 broadcast, […]
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Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk
Clinton County has endured one of its driest stretches on record, leaving groundwater and deep soil moisture “almost an entire year’s worth” behind normal even as recent rains have greened fields on the surface, a […]
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Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers
Hoosier Ag Today President Eric Pfeiffer told WILO’s Ag Day audience that Indiana farmers are being squeezed by delayed federal farm policy, rising input costs, and global turmoil—even as new state protections aim to shield […]
Obituaries
James Thomas “Tom” Morris
James Thomas “Tom” Morris, 88, of Frankfort, passed away March 18, 2026 at Wesley Manor. He was born September 15, 1937 in Logansport, IN to Rev. Edward Elmer Morris and Gladys (Threlkeld) Morris. He married […]
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6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up
Clinton County’s decade-long effort to clean up the South Fork of Wildcat Creek is wrapping up with measurable improvements in water quality and soil conservation, while local officials pivot to new grants, urban conservation, and […]
Obituaries
Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman
Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman, 85, of Frankfort, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 with his family at his bedside at IU Health Frankfort Hospital. He was born in Frankfort on […]
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On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say
Tight margins and higher input costs continue to pressure Clinton County farmers, but two ag lenders from The Farmers Bank say local producers can still find profitable opportunities in 2026 if they “know their numbers” […]