Clair E. Johnson, 93, of rural Frankfort, passed away February 28, 2026 at IU Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, IN. He was born April 10, 1932 in Tipton County, IN to Oren “Bill” & Edith (Mitzenberg) Johnson. […]
March 5, 2026Sam WortComments Off on Sectional Basketball Scoreboard: Prairie and Central Fall In First Round
The Sectional round of the IHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Tournament is underway. Here is a look at how the local schools performed in their opening round games. 1A Sectional 54 – Clinton Central 3/3 […]
Rebecca Rae “Beckie” Miller, 75, of Colfax, Indiana, passed away March 4, 2026 at Wesley Manor. She was born October 25, 1950 in Frankfort to Larry George & Elnora Jean (Swope) Dieterle. She married Miekel […]
March 4, 2026Sam WortComments Off on Carroll Downs Traders Point In Sectional Opener
The Carroll Cougars defeated the Traders Point Christian Knights 58-33 in Tuesday’s Sectional 54 opener. Carroll forced double-digit turnovers in the first half and held a 17-point advantage by halftime. “It feels good to get […]
March 4, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on ‘Echoes From the Gym’ Captures Mascots, Memories of 718 Lost Indiana Schools
Local Indiana author’s new book preserves songs, mascots and memories from 718 closed Indiana high schools. Local historian and retired educator Reta Williams has turned a statewide hunt for lost high school fight songs into […]
Aspiring public safety professionals have a unique opportunity to connect with local law enforcement and justice organizations at the Criminal Justice Career Fair hosted by the Boone County Indiana Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Tony Harris. […]
March 4, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Rossville School Board Approves Personnel Changes, Policy Updates
The Rossville Consolidated School District Board of Education addressed personnel changes, policy updates, and several operational matters during its regular meeting held on March 3 at 7:00 p.m. During the meeting, board members approved minutes, […]
March 3, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Candidates Trade Visions on Courts, Sheriff’s Office at Clinton County Forum
Clinton County voters heard sharply contrasting visions for law enforcement, the courts and state policy Tuesday night as a bipartisan local candidate forum filled the Skanta Theatre at the Frankfort Community Public Library ahead of […]
March 3, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Clinton County Commissioners Hear Progress on Sheriff Department Investigation, Road Updates and Fairground Naming Deals
FRANKFORT — Clinton County commissioners approved an official detour plan tied to an upcoming U.S. 421 bridge replacement, accepted three fairgrounds building-naming bids, and adopted an amended public-private agreement for the ongoing courthouse project during […]
An Indianapolis man will remain incarcerated after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s appeals team successfully argued to uphold his conviction and life-without-parole sentence in a horrific domestic murder case. In a unanimous decision, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction and life […]
Thursday, February 26, 2026, a Michigan man was arrested after leading Indiana State Police Troopers and Miami County Deputies on a pursuit in Miami County. Just before 2:00 p.m., Miami Central Dispatch advised of a […]
March 3, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Tickets on sale for Past Builds the Future: Gillan Barn Fundraiser
The Thorntown Heritage Museum and Sugar Creek Historical Society are hosting a fundraiser dinner May 2, 2026 celebrating Thorntown history. This dinner will help to raise additional funds to repair and renovate the Gillan Barn, […]
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team would like to formally extend its sincere appreciation to the Jake Laird Memorial Fund for their generous donation of critical tactical equipment. Through their […]
March 3, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Brownsburg School District Agrees to $650,000 Settlement in Teacher Religious Freedom Case
An Indiana school district has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a former music teacher who said he was forced to resign after declining to refer to students using names and […]
March 3, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Frankfort Library Packs March Calendar With Films, Genealogy, Concert and Women’s Expo
The Frankfort Community Public Library is rolling into March with a packed slate of free and low‑cost programs ranging from a Spider‑Man movie night to genealogy workshops, a dark‑pop concert and a women’s expo. Arts […]
With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Sue A. Noland, 67, which occurred on Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully at home in Danville, Indiana after a long battle fighting pancreatic cancer. […]
Ora “Oby” B. Shockley, 59, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. He was born in Indiana, on November 16, 1966, a son of the late […]
March 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Indiana National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament is March 21
The Indiana National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state tournament will be held March 21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. This is the 20th tournament held by the program since the first in […]
March 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Honoring Indiana’s School Safety Heroes: INSROA Seeks Nominations
Beth Frazier, the Region 4 Representative for the Indiana School Resource Officers Association (INSROA), is calling on schools across Indiana to recognize the outstanding efforts of their School Resource Officers (SROs) and safety leaders. Each […]
March 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Attorney General Todd Rokita Secures Emergency Suspension of Doctor Accused of Sexual Abuse During Exams
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board has summarily suspended, effective immediately, the medical license of Dr. A. Michael Guirguis for 90 days after Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office petitioned for the emergency action, citing allegations that the former southern […]
March 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Rossville Student Olivia James Earns Gold at ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble
Congratulations to Olivia James for her outstanding performance at the ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble Contest, where she earned a prestigious Gold rating. Olivia performed her solo at the state level after successfully qualifying at […]
March 2, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Community Schools of Frankfort Announces PreK & Kindergarten Round-Up March 18
Community Schools of Frankfort is preparing for its annual PreK & Kindergarten Round-Up, scheduled for March 18, and families are encouraged to begin the enrollment process. Parents and guardians with children eligible for PreK or […]