Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Rossville FFA has announced its officer team for the 2026–2027 school year. Chapter members and advisors expressed confidence in the newly elected officers, noting their commitment to leadership, service, and agricultural education. The 2026–2027 […]

A public health alert has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding certain frozen chicken nugget products that may pose a serious health risk. The alert affects Great Value brand fully cooked dino-shaped […]

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced upcoming overnight lane closures on Interstate 65 near Lebanon as part of ongoing construction for the State Road 52 at I-65 interchange project. Beginning […]

What happens when you hand a microphone to a group of passionate students and simply let them talk about what they love? For several Rossville FFA members, the answer is powerful, authentic, and unforgettable. During […]

Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of the 11-year-old juvenile that went missing in the East Fork of the White River in Columbus Monday evening. At 10:42 a.m., conservation officer divers located and recovered […]

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a bridge closure that will impact U.S. 421 south of Rossville. Beginning on or after Wednesday, April 15, the U.S. 421 bridge over Cripe Run […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges. Sheriff Tony Harris identified the individual as David Long, who is currently wanted on the following charges: […]

Education leaders from across central Indiana gathered on April 1, 2026, in Kokomo for the Indiana Association of Public-School Superintendents (IAPSS) District III Spring Meeting, where the discussion focused on sweeping legislative changes, a new […]

Rossville Middle/Senior High School continues to demonstrate its commitment to student safety and preparedness through a recent collaboration with Clinton County EMS, providing hands-on bleeding control training to students. Approximately 20 Rossville students participated in […]

Central Indiana residents are being urged to prepare for hazardous weather conditions today, as the National Weather Service warns of powerful winds and the potential for severe thunderstorms. A Wind Advisory is in effect from […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight single-lane closures that will impact I-65 in both directions. Beginning on or after Monday, April 6, INDOT maintenance crews will close individual lanes as needed for patching on […]

Mayor Judy Sheets has announced the next installment of the city’s Sparkling Success Leadership Series Luncheon, set to take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Neighborhood […]

Residents across central Indiana will have multiple opportunities this year to safely dispose of sensitive documents during a series of Free Community Shred Day events hosted by The Farmers Bank. The events will be held […]

Residents across central Indiana are being urged to prepare for strong winds as a Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7:00 PM Thursday, according to Clinton County Central Dispatch. The advisory, issued Wednesday afternoon, warns […]

LAFAYETTE – Ivy Tech Community College is strengthening Indiana’s advanced manufacturing talent pipeline through a new Achieve Your Degree (AYD) partnership with pharmaceutical manufacturer Evonik Tippecanoe Labs, agricultural and industrial biotechnology leader Primient, and Greater […]

TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an ongoing closure of the State Road 225 Truss Bridge over the Wabash River, located south of Battle Ground. Erosion control and right-of-way clearing is […]

Clinton Central Elementary is gearing up to welcome its newest Bulldogs with upcoming Early Learning and Kindergarten Round Up events for the 2026–2027 school year. The Early Learning Round Up will take place on Wednesday, […]

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) is partnering with Indiana State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies across the state to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving on Indiana roadways as […]

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, April 4, 2026. For […]

Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Duncan Robertson Inc will close State Road 75 between C.R. 200 N and C.R. 100 N on or after Monday, April 6. State Road 75 will be closed through early […]

The 112th Annual Thorntown Alumni Banquet will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the gymnasium of Thorntown Elementary School in Thorntown, Indiana. The long-standing community tradition welcomes everyone to attend, whether they are graduates or […]

Several area gymnasts are being recognized after winning state titles at the Indiana Xcel Platinum state meet held last weekend in Bloomington. According to information from the Kokomo Flipsters program, three athletes captured individual state […]