October 2026 Archives

Boone County: A Statewide Silver Alert Has Been Declared for Ziarre Cobbs

October 25, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Lebanon Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Ziarre Cobbs, a 17-year-old black female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 140 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a tank top and light […]

A New Day for the Old Post Office: Noel Shows His Plans for Frankfort Landmark-Renovation Underway.

October 24, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

By Russ Kaspar/WILO 96.9 FM/Boone 102.7 FM/ Clinton County Daily News/ Boone County Daily News/ Carroll County Daily News/ HoosierlandTV.com FRANKFORT – The man bringing Frankfort’s Old Post Office back to life says the inside […]

Sheriff Bright, JCAP Coordinator Discuss Recovery, Staffing and Jail Operations

October 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Clinton County’s jail addiction-treatment program is helping participants prepare for life beyond incarceration while county officials work to maintain funding, Sheriff Brendon Bright and JCAP coordinator Jamie Bolinger said Friday morning on WILO’s “Party Line.” […]

What’s Open, What’s Next: INDOT Details Road Work Across Clinton and Boone Counties

October 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

FRANKFORT, Ind. — Drivers around Frankfort and Lebanon are seeing the payoff of a heavy construction season: a new traffic signal at the I-65 southbound ramps at State Road 28 is now on, the County […]

Bessie Stewart

October 23, 2026 Archer Weston Funeral Home Comments Off

Bessie Stewart, 93, of Frankfort, passed away October 22, 2026 in her home. She was born on March 3, 1933 in Lebanon, the daughter of George and Sophie Marie (Naperson) Hood. In 1956, she married […]

Diana L. Moore

October 23, 2026 Day & Genda Funeral Home Comments Off

Diana L. Moore, 78, of Kirklin, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. She was born June 27, 1948, in Frankfort to Charles and Dorothy (Koppleman) Evans. She married Jesse Dalton […]

Camp Cullom Hot Dog and Chili Supper this Saturday, October 24th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

October 23, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Hay rides, walks on the beautiful fall sun-dappled trails, disc golf, chili, hot dogs, chips, brownies, stars at Prairie Grass Observatory, silent auction, seeing old friends…it’s all part of the annual Hot Dog and Chili […]

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon This Weekend: October 24-25, 2026

October 23, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Tippecanoe County Historical Association is proud to announce the dates of the 59th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival, to happen in Fall of 2026. The festival will take place October 24th and […]

Camp Cullom Hot Dog and Chili Supper this Saturday, October 24th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

October 23, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Hay rides, walks on the beautiful fall sun-dappled trails, disc golf, chili, hot dogs, chips, brownies, stars at Prairie Grass Observatory, silent auction, seeing old friends…it’s all part of the annual Hot Dog and Chili […]

Slipher Brothers Historical Marker Erected Today in Front of Old Stoney

October 22, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

The City of Frankfort installed a marker commemorating the accomplishment of two world-famous astronomers from Clinton County. The marker was erected in cooperation with Lowell Observatory in Arizona, Camp Cullom’s Prairie Grass Observatory, Frankfort Mayor […]

Rossville Elementary Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

October 22, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Rossville Elementary School is pleased to announce its first-quarter honor roll, recognizing students in grades one through five for their academic achievement. The “A” and “A/B” honor rolls celebrate students’ hard work, dedication, and commitment […]

Indiana Farm Bureau Awards Grants to 4-H and FFA Programs

October 22, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana 4-H and FFA programs have received funding from Indiana Farm Bureau through the annual Ag Literacy Challenge Grant program. Eleven grants were awarded to Indiana FFA chapters or 4-H clubs seeking monetary support for […]

FEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy Online

October 22, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Today FEMA launched a new tool to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy completely online through Floodsmart.gov. The tool is accessible nationwide, with the online purchase option available to anyone living in one of […]

INDOT Announces Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on I-65 at S.R. 28

October 22, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will close the left lane of southbound I-65 and the exit ramp at State Road 28 in Clinton County beginning on or after Tuesday, October 27. INDOT contractors will […]

Indiana DNR Modifies 2027 Lake Michigan Stocking Plan to Support Larger, Healthier Fish

October 22, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will adjust its 2027 stocking plan for Lake Michigan to ensure anglers continue to have access to healthy, sizeable fish populations for years to come. The modifications will also […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt File Felony Charges Against an Alleged Illegal Alien for Registering and Voting Multiple Times in Indiana Elections

October 21, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt file felony charges against an alleged illegal alien for registering and voting multiple times in Indiana elections Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt: “We appreciate the […]

Indiana DNR Highlights 54 Native Reptile Species for National Reptile Awareness Day

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is recognizing National Reptile Awareness Day by highlighting the state’s 54 native reptile species and their role in Indiana’s ecosystems. Approximately one-third of Indiana’s native reptile species are listed […]

Rushville FFA Member Jenna Lawler Advances in National Officer Selection

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Jenna Lawler, a member of the Rushville FFA Chapter and 2025-2026 Indiana FFA State Reporter, has advanced to the final 22 candidates in the selection process for the 2026-2027 National FFA Officer Team. Lawler is […]

Grissom Air Museum to Offer Free Admission to Veterans Nov. 11-15

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Grissom Air Museum will offer free admission to veterans Nov. 11-15 in recognition of Veterans Day. Veterans visiting during the five-day period also will receive 15% off purchases in the museum’s Gift Hangar and […]

Young Announces More than $75 Million for Rail Infrastructure Projects Across Indiana

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced more than $75 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safey Improvement (CRISI) Program for seven rail infrastructure projects across Indiana. The […]

Secretary of State Diego Morales Encourages State Employees, Students, and Veterans to Serve as Poll Workers on Election Day

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is encouraging state employees to make the most of their Election Day holiday by serving as poll workers during the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Election […]

Frankfort Marine Corps League Plans 251st Birthday Celebration

October 21, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Frankfort Marine Corps League is inviting local Marines and Navy corpsmen to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Angry Donkey in Michigantown. The event […]

Month: October 2026

Boone County: A Statewide Silver Alert Has Been Declared for Ziarre Cobbs

A New Day for the Old Post Office: Noel Shows His Plans for Frankfort Landmark-Renovation Underway.

Sheriff Bright, JCAP Coordinator Discuss Recovery, Staffing and Jail Operations

What’s Open, What’s Next: INDOT Details Road Work Across Clinton and Boone Counties

Bessie Stewart

Diana L. Moore

Camp Cullom Hot Dog and Chili Supper this Saturday, October 24th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon This Weekend: October 24-25, 2026

Camp Cullom Hot Dog and Chili Supper this Saturday, October 24th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM

Slipher Brothers Historical Marker Erected Today in Front of Old Stoney

Rossville Elementary Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

Indiana Farm Bureau Awards Grants to 4-H and FFA Programs

FEMA Launches New Option to Buy National Flood Insurance Program Policy Online

INDOT Announces Overnight Lane and Ramp Closures on I-65 at S.R. 28

Indiana DNR Modifies 2027 Lake Michigan Stocking Plan to Support Larger, Healthier Fish

Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt File Felony Charges Against an Alleged Illegal Alien for Registering and Voting Multiple Times in Indiana Elections

Indiana DNR Highlights 54 Native Reptile Species for National Reptile Awareness Day

Rushville FFA Member Jenna Lawler Advances in National Officer Selection

Grissom Air Museum to Offer Free Admission to Veterans Nov. 11-15

Young Announces More than $75 Million for Rail Infrastructure Projects Across Indiana

Secretary of State Diego Morales Encourages State Employees, Students, and Veterans to Serve as Poll Workers on Election Day

Frankfort Marine Corps League Plans 251st Birthday Celebration

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center
Bessie Stewart

Archer-Weston Funeral & Cremation Center

Day & Genda Funeral Home
Diana L. Moore

Day & Genda Funeral Home

Goodwin Funeral Home
Jo Ann Selph

Goodwin Funeral Home

Richard L. Huckstep

Sharon Sue Nix