Articles by Melissa Jacobs

On January 24, 2026, shortly after 2:30 p.m., Trooper Andrew Baldwin conducted a traffic stop on a 2022 Dodge Ram on County Road 100 South near Rollingstone Road. During the stop, Trooper Baldwin identified the […]

Plainfield, IN – For the sixth time in the past five days, an Indiana State Police car was struck along the interstates in the Indianapolis District. Earlier this morning, Trooper Jordan Hall was investigating a […]

The Clinton County Commissioners have awarded $98,000 in grant funding to six local nonprofit organizations in support of their work during 2026. The grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations whose […]

The Frankfort Community Public Library is preparing to host its annual Women’s Expo, bringing together a wide variety of vendors and artists in celebration of local women and women-owned businesses. The event will take place […]

The Linden Depot Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit railroad museum located along U.S. 231 in Linden, has launched a $30,000 GoFundMe fundraiser to support Project 497, a cosmetic restoration of its historic Nickel Plate Road bay […]

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses and organizations to connect in the new year with the launch of its quarterly networking events for 2026. The first Morning Networking event will take […]

The Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition has announced that applications are now open for Youthrise, a program designed to empower and engage local youth. Students interested in participating are encouraged to apply by scanning […]

The Indiana Poison Center is reminding residents that winter is the peak season for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings, largely due to the increased use of fuel-burning devices and winter weather conditions. Officials warn that snow […]

Kokomo Police are asking for the public’s assistance following a theft reported at the Rural King store in Kokomo. Investigators have released photos of a person of interest connected to the incident and are hoping […]

Boone County, Ind. — The Boys & Girls Club of Boone County has officially opened registration for its 2026 Summer Camp program, offering local families a fun, safe, and affordable place for kids throughout the […]

Event Postponed Due to weather and Carroll Consolidated School Corporation being closed today, this event has been postponed! Please stay tuned for a new date or join them on February 11th at Delphi Community High […]

The public is invited to cut up and remove certain downed trees at Tippecanoe River State Park for firewood. Trees eligible for firewood have fallen as a result of natural causes or have been dropped […]

John Deere has announced plans to open two new U.S.-based facilities in Indiana and North Carolina, an expansion expected to create more than 300 jobs while strengthening the company’s domestic manufacturing and distribution capabilities. The […]

LEBANON, Ind. -Witham Health Services will host the following support groups and community education classes in February. The support groups are free unless indicated. For more information on Witham’s support groups and classes, visit www.witham.org/classes-and-support-groups. […]

INvestABLE Indiana, the state’s ABLE savings and investment program, has surpassed $30 million in assets under management, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong growth driven by expanded eligibility and increased awareness among Hoosiers. As […]

Jordan Brewer, President of the Clinton County Commissioners and current Clinton County Commissioner for District 3, officially filed Monday, February 2, to seek re-election in the 2026 Republican Primary. First caucused into office in 2020 […]

A Posey County man who kidnapped a woman and held her captive for nearly two months will remain behind bars after the Indiana Attorney General’s Office successfully defended his convictions on appeal. In 2014, Ricky […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to reports of fraudulent emails circulating in the community that falsely appear to be sent by a Boone County deputy or other county personnel. According to officials, […]

Clinton County officials have announced that the county is moving to a Travel Advisory, the lowest level of local travel restriction, as winter weather conditions continue to impact the area. A Travel Advisory indicates that […]

Community Schools of Frankfort believes that strong beginnings matter when it comes to a child’s education. For years, the district’s PreK program, housed at both Blue Ridge Primary and Suncrest Elementary, has helped prepare young […]

AARP Indiana invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program through March 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that […]

Indiana Donor Network, the federally designated organ recovery organization that coordinates organ, tissue and cornea donation in Indiana and transplantation throughout the U.S., saved 1,214 lives in 2025 through organ donation, coordinating 1,379 lifesaving organs […]