Articles by Melissa Jacobs

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post, arrested a 43-year-old man from Peru, Indiana, […]

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors approved 17 projects yesterday that represent the first $131 million investment from the $250 million Lilly Endowment Inc. award to support READI projects that will enhance […]

Taiwan signed two Letters of Intent with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance to purchase nearly $6.4 billion of U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years. As part of […]

Boone County EMS Education in cooperation with Witham Health Services is presenting an EMT-Basic training class that will begin on November 3, 2025. The class will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-10pm. […]

During its July Quarterly Business Meeting, the Indiana Arts Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. Statewide, 545 applications were reviewed by 133 panelists with expertise in […]

The Annual Boone County Senior Health and Wellness Expo will be held Saturday, October 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon. The event is FREE for all attendees! Boone County seniors, their […]

The Indiana State Police invites you and your family to join us for our annual Open House and Community Day at the Lafayette Post, 5921 State Road 43 North, West Lafayette, IN, on Saturday, September […]

The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill to reform property taxes back in April. It’s the third big reform of the past 50 years, after the Bowen reform in 1973 and the Daniels reform in […]

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) began accepting nominations for the fifth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. NIAA will begin accepting applications and nominations on October 1 until January 15, 2026 […]

The 2025 season at Indiana Beach is winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy one last round of fun before the gates close for the year. Visitors are invited to make the most of […]

The City of Lebanon marked a major milestone yesterday with the groundbreaking of Fire Station 213, a long-anticipated project aimed at strengthening emergency services on the city’s west side. Located across from Menard’s, the new […]

Look what’s coming to the Delphi Opera House, Washington and Franklin Street on September 27th!! Mark your calendars. Invite your friends. Spread the word. Admission and entertainment are free. Join us for  food vendors artisan vendors, […]

The Frankfort Fire Department will host its annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 26, at the Frankfort Commons Golf Course. The event will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. The outing will feature a […]

The 2025 Depot Day Festival is happening this Saturday in downtown Flora, offering a full day of fun and festivities for the whole family! Activities run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with something for […]

4-H Junior Leaders from Carroll County and surrounding areas are invited to come together for a special fall gathering at Hillside Acres! This fun-filled evening will feature classic autumn activities, friendship, and opportunities to connect […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of northbound U.S. 31 in Kokomo for concrete pavement repairs. Beginning on or after Wednesday, October 8, crews will be working between the State Road 931 interchanges […]

Look what’s coming to the Delphi Opera House, Washington and Franklin Street on September 27th!! Mark your calendars. Invite your friends. Spread the word. Admission and entertainment are free. Join us for  food vendors artisan vendors, […]

Russ Kaspar and Shan Sheridan’s planned Party Line program featuring Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has been postponed to a later date. A new date and time for the live broadcast will be announced soon. […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita has sent legal guidance to school superintendents and public university administrators explaining their authority consistent with the First Amendment to discipline or terminate educators who make public statements that are disruptive […]

It’s that time of year again—the opportunity to celebrate accomplishments, share exciting updates for the year ahead, and welcome new board members to the team. This year’s Annual Member Breakfast, presented by GXO, promises to […]

On Saturday, September 20, the Indiana State Fair Foundation welcomed friends, family, and community members to the Blue Ribbon Pavilion to recognize the accomplishments of more than 100 champion 4-H exhibitors from the 2025 Indiana […]