Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Students across four area schools — Clinton Central, Clinton Prairie, Rossville and Carroll — will celebrate National FFA Week 2026 from Feb. 23–27 with service projects, themed dress-up days and agricultural activities designed to highlight […]

The Frankfort Fire Department has officially welcomed its newest member to the team. Brantley Mosbaugh was recently sworn in as the department’s newest firefighter, marking an important milestone in his career and strengthening the department’s […]

The Boone County Indiana Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy, offering an opportunity for dedicated professionals to serve and protect the residents of Boone County. Sheriff Tony Harris announced […]

The Boone County Indiana Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life at a special blood drive honoring Deputy Jacob Pickett. The event will take place […]

The Clinton County School Safety Commission met on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Frankfort Police Department Training Room. Dr. James Hanna called the meeting to order, welcomed those in attendance, and […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new work zone initiative to increase worker safety. INDOT is implementing Project Greenlight, a program to equip highway workers with Guardian Angel safety lights, to help bring awareness […]

The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash between two passenger vehicles that occurred on February 22, 2026, at the junction of State Road 15 and County Road 700 South, claiming the life of one […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces overnight lane closures that will impact I-65 between State Road 32 and S.R. 47 in Boone County. Beginning on or after Monday, March 2, crews will close individual lanes […]

Guests visiting Brookville Lake this year will enjoy a beach house remodel completed this winter at Mounds State Recreation Area (SRA) and recently updated beach amenities at Whitewater Memorial State Park, while the beach at […]

The Indianapolis Zoo marked a major milestone on Friday, Feb. 20, celebrating the first birthday of Sumatran orangutan Edi at the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center. Zoo keepers organized a festive party for the young […]

Public safety officials, school leaders, and emergency responders from across Clinton County gathered Friday morning at the Frankfort Police Department Training Room to strengthen coordination and refine emergency response strategies to protect students and staff. The […]

The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce is set to bring an evening of high-energy entertainment and community connection to Frankfort with its annual Casino Night on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event will take place […]

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Rossville Robotics teams spent a full day competing in one of the final opportunities to qualify for the state finals at Caston High School in Rochester, Indiana. The competition began […]

Under the bright lights of Gainbridge Fieldhouse at the 2026 IHSAA Boys State Wrestling Finals, Rossville’s Jacob Weaver and Jacob Cole proved they belonged among Indiana’s elite. Facing the top wrestlers from across the state, […]

A Wind Advisory is in effect for much of central Indiana until 6 p.m. EST today, with strong west winds expected to impact travel and outdoor activities. Forecasters say west winds of 20 to 30 […]

The Clinton County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 12:00 p.m. at 51 West, located at 51 W. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041. The event will […]

The Beech Grove Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Office Brian Elliott. Officer Elliott was fatally wounded in the line of duty Monday, February 16, 2026, responding a domestic disturbance. Visitation Information: Sunday […]

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the allocation of up to $1 million to the state’s Community Collaboration Fund (CCF), making additional funding available to support community-led projects focused on entrepreneurial education, tech enablement and acceleration […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting a proposed roundabout project at State Road 32 and S.R. 75 in Boone County, located near Western Boone High School. What: Public information meeting to […]

Late yesterday evening, an Indiana State Police trooper initiated a pursuit with a sport bike, resulting in a 36-year-old Redford, Michigan man being apprehended and jailed. At approximately 9:46 p.m., Indiana State Police were notified […]

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have a strong presence at the 71st Annual Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 25-March 1, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The […]

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced today the launch of the $65 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 Arts & Culture Initiative, opening a statewide call for transformative arts and culture projects. The […]