Obituaries
Charles W. Wells
Charles W. Wells, 90, of Thorntown, passed away March 21, 2026 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born on July 19, 1935 in Indianapolis to Virgil and Martha (Smith) Wells. He was known by loving […]
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Linda M. Jones
Linda Marie Jones, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born June 10, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and laughter touched everyone who […]
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Frankfort Eyes Bigger Summer Crowds, More Local Vendors and New Park ‘Block Parties’
Frankfort’s summer event calendar is set, and the city is moving ahead with a concert series that begins Friday, May 29. Frankfort has added plans for more neighborhood block parties, and leads into a busy […]
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Robert A Giles, Jr.
Robert A. Giles, Jr., 65, of Colfax, passed away March 20, 2026 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on August 26, 1960 in Kokomo to Robert Alan Giles and Doretta Mae […]
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Indiana State Museum Expands Spring Break Access with Hands-on Exhibits
The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is leaning into spring break programming with hands-on exhibits, a Family Discovery Day focused on agriculture and the return of its popular Pinewood Derby event, museum officials said […]
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Fred J. Brock
Fred J. Brock, 89, of rural Frankfort, passed away March 9, 2026 at his home. He was born July 9, 1936 at home in Clinton County to Horace Dale & Amanda F. (Woodruff) Brock. He […]
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Prosecutor’s Investigator Brendon Bright Talks Cases, Technology and Scams
Brendon Bright said his work as investigator for the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office requires constant coordination, patience and attention to detail as cases move from the roadside to the courtroom. Bright, who also serves part […]
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Linda Virgene Castle
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mary Louise (Theresa) McGuire, 91
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 […]