Articles by Melissa Jacobs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Frankfort students once again had a strong showing at the Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with 60 students in grades 5-8 representing the Community Schools of Frankfort. Competing against students from a 12-county area […]

Howard County – Earlier today, March 17, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Greentown Police Department responded to an injury-involved crash on State Road 22 […]

 The National Weather Service has upgraded the Wind Advisory issued earlier this morning to a High Wind Warning for parts of central and north central Indiana, including Clinton County. According to the warning, west winds […]

Charges have been filed by the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a death investigation that occurred on November 26, 2025. Names and Charge(s): Na-Son Smith, age 33 Murder – Murder Voluntary Manslaughter – […]

Interim Dean of the Vincennes University College of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Dr. Jason King, has been named President of the Indiana State Board of Nursing. This prominent role puts a VU leader at the helm […]

Students from the Frankfort High School chapter of FCCLA recently returned from the Indiana FCCLA State Competition, with every student competitor earning a medal in their respective events. FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career and […]

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) closed the river otter season on March 11 after the statewide quota of 750 river otters was reached by licensed trappers. The season was scheduled to run from […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of central Indiana, including Clinton County, with strong winds expected throughout the day Friday. According to the advisory, southwest winds of 20 to 30 […]

 Members of the Clinton Central FFA Chapter celebrated a strong showing at the recent district Leadership Development Event (LDE) competition, earning multiple first-place finishes and several additional top-three placements. Leadership Development Events, organized through the […]

The Clinton County Humane Society is encouraging community members to open their hearts and homes to animals in need during a special “Lucky Charm” adoption promotion running now through March 21. The limited-time adoption event […]

A special historical presentation exploring the role of Quakers during the American Revolution will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Frankfort Community Public Library. The event will be held […]

Residents across central Indiana are facing a dangerous start to the day as severe thunderstorms move through the region, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes. The National Weather Service […]

The administration of Governor Mike Braun has unveiled a proposal to introduce tolls on Interstate 70 across Indiana as part of a $6.5 billion plan to widen the highway to six lanes. According to a […]

A small but mighty group of three students from the Frankfort High School DECA chapter recently represented their school at the 80th Indiana DECA State Conference. Chapter president Lily Rockhold earned second place in the […]

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area after a traffic accident led to the closure of eastbound lanes at the intersection of Indiana State Road 28 and County Road 200 West. According to officials, […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita today alerted Hoosiers to a surge in consumer safety threats, with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcing nearly 50 products recalls in February — many involving children’s toys, clothing, furniture, […]

As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) wants to remind Hoosier drivers of severe weather basics to keep themselves and their passengers safe in the event of […]

Ivy Tech Community College has named Sejal Vaishnav as Chief Information Officer (CIO). She will start her new role on Monday, March 30.     Vaishnav will have responsibility for technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation across Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses and more than 40 sites, […]