Articles by Melissa Jacobs

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 […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita recently secured the revocation of the medical license of Rensselaer physician, Dr. Patrick Sheets, for facilitating an illegal abortion, having sexual contact with patients and prescribing to addicts. The Office of the Attorney […]

Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call for help on the White River on Saturday and rescued five hunters after their boat froze into the White River near Haysville. At 11:37 a.m., officers responded to […]

The Frankfort Police Department has released updated statistics showing a continued decline in drug-related offenses and overdose incidents, reflecting ongoing enforcement efforts and community-focused prevention initiatives. According to department data comparing 2024 to 2025, total […]

The Rossville Lions Club will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, January 28, in recognition of National Blood Donor Month. The drive will take place at the Rossville Town Park Pavilion from 2:30 p.m. […]

Witham Health Services is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Boone County Outstanding Healthcare Professional of the Year Award. Sponsored by Witham Health Services, the honor will be presented at the Boone County Chamber’s Annual […]

On January 24, 2026, at approximately 11:34 a.m., Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of State Road 75 and State Road 47 in Thorntown, IN. The collision involved […]

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at 12 p.m. Saturday, January 24, to coordinate the state’s response to an incoming winter storm expected to impact communities across […]

Just before midnight on January 23, 2026, Trooper Bradley Howell was patrolling near the 169-mile marker on Interstate 65 when he attempted to stop a 2020 Porsche Macan for traveling northbound at over 100 mph […]

The Clinton County Commissioners have approved $100,000 in Community Service Grant funding for 2026 to support not-for-profit organizations providing essential services to Clinton County residents. The Clinton County Council approved the funding, and grant awards […]

Due to the winter weather experienced over the past 24 hours, and the Travel Advisory Warning in Boone and Hamilton County, our financial centers in those counties will be closed today (January 26) for the […]

The Class 1A Sectional 54 girls basketball tournament will be held this season at Bethesda Christian in Brownsburg, Indiana. Competing Schools (Bracket)