Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Indiana will have 100 FFA students competing at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention this week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership Development events. “It is always an exciting time of year […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is moving forward with its Charging the Crossroads initiative, a statewide effort to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along Indiana’s interstates and highways. The program is funded through […]

On October 23, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m., Trooper Wiley was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 168-mile marker when he attempted to stop a 2012 GMC Sierra for traveling over 110 miles per hour in […]

Since the American Civil War, 40 million people have served in the armed forces, and only 3,547 have received a Medal of Honor. William Simon Harris is among those few. Harris enlisted in the Army […]

Registration is open for the Happy Little (Virtual) 5K, which the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) will welcome back for the fourth year in 2026. In 2025, […]

The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating two tortoises which were stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month. According to investigators, the theft occurred […]

The Clinton County Republican Women’s Club will welcome Dr. Katie Jenner as the keynote speaker for The State of Education on Wednesday, November 6, from 8:30–10:00 AM at Arborwood, 100 Park Lane, Frankfort, IN. This […]

The Clinton County Ducks Unlimited Chapter is adding a spooky twist to its fundraising fun this fall with its first-ever Halloween Bingo Night, set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Moose Lodge in Frankfort. […]

The Clinton County Fairgrounds will once again offer its Winter Storage Program for RVs, boats, and other motorized equipment. Storage drop-off will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. […]

It’s that time of year when drivers must be particularly mindful of deer entering roadways. Last year in Indiana, there were over 17,000 deer-related accidents, resulting in 707 injuries and nine fatalities. The Indiana State […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, under the leadership of Sheriff Tony Harris, is once again spreading holiday cheer through its 20th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Delivery. This cherished community tradition ensures that every Boone County neighbor […]

Charges have been filed by the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 3, 2024. Jacob S. Slocum, 37, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been charged with the […]

The Delphi First Assembly of God is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with its 25th Annual Dinner Theatre Production, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Bethlehem.” The show will run […]

Howard County, Indiana Prosecutor, Mark A. McCann, announced that his office has filed multiple felony charges against Sieyumbe Nicba Arrington, age 48, of Kokomo, following an extensive investigation by the Kokomo Police Department’s Criminal Investigation […]

Silver Alert 085-2025 issued on October 21, 2025 on John Wankoswki has been cancelled as of October 21, 2025. For more information on this cancellation, please contact the Lawrence Police Department at 317-545-7575.

The Rossville Consolidated School District Board of Education met Tuesday night to approve teacher and administrator contracts, adopt the 2026 school budget, and act on several personnel items. The Board ratified the 2025–2026 Master Contract […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight single-lane closures and a traffic pattern shift that will impact I-65 northbound and southbound in Boone County. Beginning on or after the evening of Monday, October 27, crews […]

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to report sightings of Mediterranean geckos (Hemidactylus turcicus), an exotic lizard species that is not dangerous and has been observed at several locations across the […]

The Lawrence Police Department is investigating the disappearance of John Wankoswki, a 62 year old white male, 6 feet 1 inch tall, 210 pounds, gray hair with hazel eyes, last seen wearing tan and red […]

The Community Schools of Frankfort (CSF) is excited to launch the Blue & White Byte, a digital newsletter aimed at keeping the Hot Dog community informed and engaged. In each quarterly edition, CSF will offer […]

Carroll Community Giving Day has wrapped up, and now…. It’s your turn, HOWARD!! Our Howard Giving Day is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 28th! Our team will be right here at the office for you […]