Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Students at Clinton Prairie Junior-Senior High School have earned national recognition through the prestigious College Board National Recognition Program, an honor that celebrates outstanding academic achievement among high-performing students across the country. The College Board […]

Special Olympics Indiana’s 2026 Polar Plunge season continues Saturday, Feb. 28, in West Lafayette, inviting area residents to Be Bold and Get Cold for a great cause. Now in its 27th year, the Polar Plunge […]

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP), is reopening its no‑cost initiative to expand the use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice. […]

Please note that Farmers Bank will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. All financial centers will reopen and resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 17.

Saturday is National Donor Day, which honors organ and tissue donors who made the selfless decision to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation.   BY THE NUMBERS IN 2025 467 Number of […]

The City of Frankfort has awarded its 2026 Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) paving project to E&B Paving in a contract totaling $720,707.50, according to an announcement from the Frankfort Street Department on Tuesday. Through […]

The City of Frankfort has officially opened the bidding process for the landscaping of Old Stoney, home to City Hall, as well as the city’s gateway signs for the year 2026. Local and regional landscaping […]

The Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton & Carroll Counties is pleased to announce the addition of three dedicated community members to the Clinton County Services Committee. We proudly welcome Craig Carter, Chelsea Crawford, and Chase […]

Students at Clinton Prairie Junior-Senior High School have earned national recognition through the prestigious College Board National Recognition Program. The College Board National Recognition Program honors high-performing students across the country for their outstanding academic achievement. Colleges […]

The Clinton Central School Corporation (CCSC) has announced that schools will be closed on Friday, February 13, 2026, due to a high number of illnesses affecting both students and staff. The closure is intended to […]

As winter winds down, the Frankfort Street Department is gearing up for pothole season. Residents are encouraged to help keep roads safe by reporting potholes and other street concerns. Potholes can pose safety risks for […]

The people of Frankfort are excited to welcome Pastor Darin Herzog as the new pastor of Cornerstone Assembly of God, located at 5641 West Mulberry-Jefferson Road. Local church members and neighbors are looking forward to […]

 The Frankfort Street Department has announced that trash collection services will continue as scheduled on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16. Residents are reminded that city trash pickup does not change for most holidays. The only […]

The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to attend a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 21, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Wesley Manor Retirement Center Event Center, located at 1555 North […]

Get ready for an evening of excitement and entertainment as Casino Night returns on Saturday, March 14, at the Diamond Event Center in Frankfort. Billed as “The Highly Anticipated” event, Casino Night promises a lively […]

 The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash between two passenger vehicles that occurred on February 11, 2026, at the junction of US 31 and State Road 110, claiming the life of one individual. A […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of a new member to its team. Sheriff Tony Harris and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office are welcoming Jorge Armas as the department’s newest Corrections Officer. […]

The Clinton Central FFA Chapter is inviting community members to attend its annual Supporters’ Breakfast on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Clinton Central High School. The breakfast will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 […]

The City of Frankfort Parks & Recreation Department is inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for the 2026 downtown flower care program. This seasonal contract will focus on watering, pest control, and fertilization of floral […]

The Frankfort Sewer Department has announced that W. Wabash Street will be closed between First Street and Second Street for the day to accommodate sewer-related work.

Yesterday, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 65 near the 193 mile-marker. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Francisco Miramontes shows that a yellow 2006 GMC 3500 […]

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce announced that it has been awarded a USDA grant to support small businesses in the county, marking the third time the organization has received this funding. Madison Kaufman, Director […]