Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces nighttime lane closures and ramp closure to impact I-65 near Battle Ground. Beginning on or after the evening of Wednesday, August 20, crews will be doing bridge work on […]

The City of Frankfort and Frankfort Parks & Recreation will present “Karma & Big 80’s” as part of the Summer Concert Series’ Downtown Tune Night on August 23, 2025. The main show will begin at […]

Prairie Creek Park will present a free outdoor showing of King Arthur as part of its seasonal movie series. The event is open to the public and will provide a family-friendly evening of entertainment. The […]

Due to an accident in Boone County, State Road 39 South will be closed at 750 South for an unknown period. Seek alt route.

This year’s Indiana State Fair is serving up more than corn dogs and carnival rides – it’s also offering cold, hard cash from the grave — or at least from the vault of forgotten finances! Attorney […]

This Sunday marks 41 years since the abduction and murder of Darlene Hulse, from her rural Argos home in Marshall County. Darlene was a homemaker, wife, and mother of three daughters. On August 17, 1984, […]

In the face of increased uncertainty and difficulty in attaining funding, the Carroll County Community Foundation is committed to providing continuing support to local nonprofits. The Foundation proudly stands in partnership with these organizations whose […]

The Lebanon Dairy Queen recently donated $1,000 to the Witham Volunteer Organization in support of their annual community fundraiser and “dine to donate” day, held on June 10, 2025. Amy Mitchell, Director of the Witham […]

As summer winds down, the Indiana State Police – Lafayette District is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to prevent impaired driving and save lives. From August 16 through August 30, officers will […]

 The aroma of smoked meats and savory sauces filled the air as the Indiana Backyard BBQ Cookoff drew crowds of food lovers, friends, and families for a day of delicious competition and community spirit. Hosted […]

The Lebanon Public Library, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC), hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of a new community resource: free public access to Candid’s Foundation Directory Online […]

Winding Creek Music Festival will start on August 14-17 located 10 miles west of Kokomo.  This event will take place rain or shine with lots of shade for those hot days, so bring your lawn […]

Falls of the Ohio State Park will host its annual Digging the Past event on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can explore fossils, minerals, and archaeology with a variety of […]

Boone County’s tastiest tradition is almost here! The 2nd Annual Boone County Bites, presented by Ideal Food Group and hosted by the Boone County Chamber, returns on Saturday, August 23 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 […]

If you’re an Indiana manufacturer and make something you think is super cool, now is the time to show off your wares and see if your product rises to the top. The tip-off of theIndiana […]

Results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment show an unprecedented increase in third grade literacy rates. With this nearly five percentage point jump, Indiana’s third grade literacy rates have now increased […]

Amanita phalloides, also known as the “Death Cap,” has appeared in yards and fields across central Indiana. These mushrooms typically emerge between July and November and can be deadly to dogs of all sizes—even with […]

On August 10, 2025, the Corteva Coliseum hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive, sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau. This event showcased several exhibitors who emerged victorious as Supreme and Reserve Supreme […]

It’s the moment that many Indiana 4-H members dream about! This year, six 4-H’ers took home the Grand Champion prize for their livestock during the Indiana State Fair’s 4-H Grand Drive—Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America. VIDEO […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures that will impact I-65 between State Road 47 and S.R. 32 in Boone County. Beginning on or after Wednesday, August 20, crews will begin overnight work […]

The 2025 Indiana State Fair opened strong, packing week one with big crowds, hit concerts, a sold-out big top circus, and the debut of Vinyl Revival. Agriculture shined with 4-H showcases and championships, while $2 […]