Beverly Joanne Hoover, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at Independence Village of Avon. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Plainville, Indiana; a daughter of the late Ernest Melvin and Myra […]
Billie L. Burkhalter, 83, of Lafayette, passed away surrounded by her family, Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was born in Clinton County on November 3, 1942, to Ralph W. and Katherine G. (Sears) Dobson. She married […]
April 24, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on WILO and Boone 102.7 Launch Summer Ticket Giveaway and Announce 2026 Live Racing Broadcast Schedule
WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM along with Boone 102.7 are gearing up for a busy season of racing coverage and listener giveaways, combining live broadcast coverage with an expanded ticket promotion for fans. Summer […]
April 24, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on A Walk-Through History: Rossville Elementary Welcomes Presidents, Scientists, and World-Changing Leaders
Visitors walking into Mrs. Mackey’s classroom at Rossville Elementary recently may have thought they had stepped into a time machine. For one unforgettable day, the classroom came alive with presidents, scientists, humanitarians, and influential leaders […]
April 24, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Frankfort Street Department Celebrates 25 Years of Service for Jerry Leonard
The Frankfort Street Department is recognizing a major milestone as employee Jerry Leonard marks 25 years of dedicated service to the City of Frankfort. Throughout his tenure, Leonard has played a key role in daily […]
The Howard County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of two new deputies, Micah Thomas #34-109 and Nick Begley #34-110. Both deputies will begin their careers by attending the 16-week Indiana Law Enforcement […]
April 24, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on INDOT Highlights Work Zone Safety and Upcoming Road Projects in Clinton and Boone Counties
As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, transportation officials are urging drivers to stay alert and prioritize safety in and around construction zones. The campaign emphasizes the importance of responsible driving habits, especially as […]
April 24, 2026Sam WortComments Off on Does Indiana need a shot clock? IHSAA to vote on proposal
The debate on the addition of a shot clock to Indiana high school basketball has been ongoing for several years. On May 4, the Indiana High School Athletic Association board of directors will vote on […]
Our sweet mother. Ruth Spear, peacefully left for Heaven on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, just 7 days short of her 101st birthday. We also send yet another thank-you to the over 180 kind-hearted Lebanon and […]
Lacey Starr Arthur, 37, of Frankfort, passed away April 21, 2026 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Frankfort. She was born on April 10, 1989 in Frankfort to Tina Arthur and Scott McQueen. Lacey was […]
Yesterday, the Indiana State Police hosted its annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony in Indianapolis, honoring troopers across the state for exceptional service, dedication, and achievements that often go unnoticed by the public. The event recognized […]
The Lafayette Farmers Market will return to downtown Lafayette on Saturday, May 2, launching its 2026 season with weekly Saturday markets from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October. The market will operate rain or […]
April 23, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Trooper William Gigerich, of the Indianapolis District, as the 2025 Trooper of the Year
Indiana State Police Superintendent recently named Trooper William Gigerich, of the Indianapolis District, as the 2025 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Gigerich was recognized earlier this week at a statewide ISP awards ceremony. Each district […]
Delphi Community School Corporation will begin a series of facility improvement projects this summer aimed at enhancing safety, modernizing learning environments, and strengthening district operations. Funded through bonds, the projects will take place across multiple […]
April 23, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Clinton Central Track and Field Teams Sweep CC Invite with Double Victory
The Clinton Central Junior/Senior High School track and field program delivered an outstanding performance at the CC Invite last night, with both the girls’ and boys’ varsity teams earning first-place finishes in a dominant showing […]
District 41 State Representative Mark Genda told the WILO Radio audience on Friday, April 17 during the Party Line talk show that he wanted to hold a public meeting to hear and ask questions on […]
April 22, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Earth Day Project Brings Frito-Lay Team to Clinton County’s Youth Camp
Frito-Lay employees from the company’s Core and East plants in Frankfort marked Earth Day 2026 by spending Wednesday morning tackling maintenance and cleanup projects at Camp Cullom between Frankfort and Mulberry. About 20 Frito-Lay volunteers […]
April 22, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Primary Elections Matter. Clerk: “If You Want a Say in Your Local Government…Vote”
Some area election-watchers have said, in this part of Indiana, “THE ELECTION IS the primary.” The reasoning behind this bold statement is found by simply looking at election results over the years. There are clearly […]
April 22, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Common sense and Hoosier values prevail: 7th Circuit upholds Indiana law protecting young children from early sexuality instruction
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s team successfully defends state law shielding pre-K through third grade students from human sexuality lessons The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals today sided with Attorney General Todd Rokita’s arguments and […]
April 22, 2026Melissa JacobsComments Off on Indiana State Police – Lafayette District Announces 2025 Trooper of the District
Trooper Devin Farmer was presented the 2025 District 14 Trooper of the District award by Superintendent Anthony Scott at the Indiana State Police Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 21. Trooper Farmer has served with the […]
For the first time in over a decade, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is publishing a public facing annual report, highlighting environmental progress made throughout the state. Coinciding with Earth Day, the 2025 Annual […]
April 21, 2026Russ KasparComments Off on Anti-Nepotism Ordinance Passed, Ashley Kelly Terminated, Trail Project Greenlighted at Clinton County Commissioners Meeting: Video Link Included
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners took sweeping action Tuesday targeting the ongoing fallout from the criminal case against embattled Sheriff Richard Kelly, passing a new anti-nepotism ordinance that immediately terminated the employment of the […]