Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Frankfort High School band is getting support from A-Crew to stay cool during their evening marching band practice session. The Fire Department showed up and created a waterfall mist for the band to cool […]

Emergency 911 Purdue Extension summer workshop has now come to a close- or at least for now. A few of these participants now want to become firefighters. The workshop gave the children a truly memorable […]

Mayor Judy swore in Josh Uitts to the Frankfort Municipal Utility Service Board. This position recently became vacant with the passing of Kent Brewer. The Utility Service Board Members currently consist of  five members- 3 […]

With extreme summer temperatures expected in Indiana over the next several days, cooling centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and cool place to stay. Indiana 211 is […]

A massive heat dome enveloping much of the central and eastern U.S. this week will lead to levels of heat and humidity not seen in June in many years, warn AccuWeather meteorologists. Heat index values as high […]

The Sugar Creek Historical Society is inviting families to enjoy a day of fun at the Thorntown Heritage Museum on July 12, 2025. This is a free event that aims to bring families together and […]

On June 21, 2025, Bailey Blacker was crowned Miss Clinton County 4-H Fair Queen for 2025. Her court consists of: 1st Runner Up- Hailey Orem 2nd Runner Up- Ivy Neal Miss Congeniality- Natalee King Kaspar […]

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 10:59 AM, a joint warrant team consisting of Lebanon Police Officers and Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence in the 1900 block […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the expansion of its worksite speed control pilot program, known as Safe Zones, to Interstate 65 in Lake County. The program is currently active in the Clear Path I-465/I-69 […]

Heat index values as high as 100 to 105 are expected each day with low temperatures remaining at or above 75 degrees each night. This affects portions of central, east central, north central, south central, […]

The conclusion of the 96th Indiana FFA Convention marked the start of a year of travel, meaningful conversations, new connections and learning for the incoming Indiana FFA officer team. Seven FFA members were announced and […]

Jeep/Jets/Jams presented by Grissom CJDR will be held on June 21, 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Bring your Jeep to the museum and park it in the Airpark next to the planes. Registration will be […]

  Four young women in Clinton County will compete for the crown and title of 2025 Miss Clinton County 4-H Fair Queen. The Queen’s competition kicks off on June 21 at 6pm at the Edward […]

The City of Frankfort and Frankfort Parks & Recreation proudly presents the Third of 2025 “Summer Concert Series-Downtown Tune Night” June 21, 2025 . The feature band will be Nelda Hustler & Mellencougar Tribute to […]

On June 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Trooper Jarod Sheetz conducted a traffic stop on a 2004 Toyota Camry for traveling in excess of 100 mph on US 31 in Rochester, Indiana. During the […]

Camp Cullum’s Prairie Grass Observatory will be hosting an open house, Saturday, June 21, 2025.  This event is FREE.  Prairie Grass Observatory offers an astronomical Free Open House every month through October- weather permitting. Open […]

The Frankfort Fire Department vs. the Frankfort Police Department will once again face off in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. Join the firefighters, police officers and first responders in a friendly competition to […]

The City of Frankfort and Frankfort Parks & Recreation proudly presents the Third of 2025 “Summer Concert Series-Downtown Tune Night” June 21, 2025 . The feature band will be Nelda Hustler & Mellencougar Tribute to […]

 Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be conducting seal coating operations resulting in the closure of State Road 18 beginning on or after Monday, June 23. State Road 18 will be closed between State […]

There is still time to register to “Paint a Picnic Table” at the Flora Community Park with a chance to win $100 cash. Designs must be submitted by June 21, 2025 for approval. The Paint […]

On June, 17th, 2025 at approximately 2:05 PM, Officers of the Kokomo Police Department received a report of a missing person in the 1800 blk. of S. Main St.  The victim’s family members advised Justin […]

Clinton County has appointed Melissa Hodson-Ostler, BSN, RN, as Interim Public Health Administrator. A Clinton County native and long-time healthcare leader, she brings 30 years of nursing and public health experience to the role. Hodson-Ostler […]