Articles by Melissa Jacobs

In December of 2023, Indiana State Police began investigating a case involving identity theft and fraud that stemmed from an attempted online purchase from business in Fishers. The suspect allegedly went online, used a stolen […]

The Kirklin Fire Department has taken delivery of its second new truck, a tanker designed to carry 2,000 gallons of water wherever it is needed to protect the community. With this addition, along with the […]

As 2025 winds down, it’s time to turn the clocks back one hour for the end of daylight saving time. This year, Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, at 2:00 a.m., giving everyone […]

The most recent Boone County Food Pantry Calendar has been released, offering residents an easy way to find local food assistance opportunities. Community members are encouraged to download and share the calendar to help spread […]

This evening, just before 8:00 p.m., the Indiana State Police and the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 65 southbound near the 176.5-mile marker. A preliminary investigation conducted by Trooper […]

The next Recovery Family Night is set for Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trinity Hope Center, inviting the community to come together for an evening of food, raffles, and fun. This event is […]

On Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a two-day Sex and Violent Offender Registry (SVOR) Compliance Sweep in partnership with Indiana State Parole, Boone County Probation, and […]

Ivy Tech Community College has named Stephannie Bailey Senior Vice President of Development for the College and President of the Ivy Tech Foundation. As leader of the Foundation, Bailey will partner with donors to invest […]

Frankfort High School continues to expand its systems of support to meet the needs of students, both inside and outside the traditional classroom setting. Through the Frankfort Virtual Academy (FVA) and the new Alternative Education […]

It’s that time of year again when kids eagerly look forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends while trick-or-treating. Below are the designated trick-or-treat times for counties […]

As The Farmers Bank marches toward its 150th anniversary, the Bank is proud to announce plans to open a new financial center in downtown Tipton, marking its 12th location and fourth county including Boone, Clinton, […]

Thank you to everyone who Plunged, partnered, donated, volunteered or otherwise participated in the 19 Polar Plunge events across the state in 2025 to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. By taking an […]

Shoppers and community members are invited to the Frankfort Indoor Market at the Edward Jones Building, located on the Clinton County Fairgrounds, for a day of local shopping, food, and entertainment. The market will be […]

Flora will soon be aglow with festive lights and holiday cheer as the community prepares for its annual Holiday Open House, taking place Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15. Throughout the three-day event, downtown […]

The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra (LSO) kicks off its 75th Anniversary Season with The Star City, a multimedia concert experience on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Under […]

Indianapolis is now locked in as the host city for the National FFA Convention & Expo through at least 2040, according to the National FFA Organization. The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th […]

The Egyptian and Northern Spider tortoises taken from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month, were found safe and uninjured this afternoon in Falls Park, which is located in the Madison County city of Pendleton. According […]

Customers should be aware the BMV will never ask for overdue payments over text messages. Indianapolis, Ind. –  October 29, 2025 -The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) wants to warn its customers of new […]

Clinton County public schools, Clinton Central, Clinton Prairie, Community Schools of Frankfort, and Rossville Consolidated School District, continue to demonstrate that locally governed, community-anchored public education works. As traditional public-school corporations, we serve every student […]

In the original release below, the photos of the tortoises were mislabeled and have been corrected.  The top photo now depicts the Northern Spider Tortoise and the bottom photo now depicts the Egyptian Tortoise. (Indianapolis, […]

All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Branches will resume regularly scheduled business hours on Wednesday, November 12. For a […]