Articles by Ken Hartman

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Thursday announced 20 schools are newly certified as leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This year’s cohort also includes four schools that renewed certifications, as well […]

At approximately 3:03 p.m. Sunday, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an auto theft that had just occurred. A Polaris UTV was reported stolen from the area of county road 800 North and […]

The Optimist and Lions Club Annual Fishing Derby for youth and families will be held Saturday, June 1, at the Frankfort Lagoons. Fishing starts at 9 a.m. with awards at noon for the biggest fish […]

The County Council Member At Large was the most hotly contested race of the Primary Election Tuesday night in Clinton County. A total of seven individual challenged for the three available spots. The race was […]

The Utility Service Board voted 4 to 1 Monday night not to offer fiber to the new Meadowbrook Subdivision, which is currently being constructed on the north east side of the city. “It all goes […]

Ivy Tech Community College is offering an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training course in Lafayette this summer. The EMT training course could be free with the state’s Next Level Jobs grant for students who qualify. The class, a […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane closures on State Road 47 near Thorntown between Front Street and Evans Road. Beginning on or after Thursday, May 9, crews will close the westbound lane of […]

Jodie Schmitt joined Purdue Extension of Howard County in April.  Schmitt is the 4-H and Youth Development  Educator. Born and raised in Miami County, Schmitt has resided in Howard County for over 15 years.  She […]