Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Students at Clinton Prairie Junior-Senior High School have earned national recognition through the prestigious College Board National Recognition Program. The College Board National Recognition Program honors high-performing students across the country for their outstanding academic achievement. Colleges […]

The Clinton Central School Corporation (CCSC) has announced that schools will be closed on Friday, February 13, 2026, due to a high number of illnesses affecting both students and staff. The closure is intended to […]

As winter winds down, the Frankfort Street Department is gearing up for pothole season. Residents are encouraged to help keep roads safe by reporting potholes and other street concerns. Potholes can pose safety risks for […]

The people of Frankfort are excited to welcome Pastor Darin Herzog as the new pastor of Cornerstone Assembly of God, located at 5641 West Mulberry-Jefferson Road. Local church members and neighbors are looking forward to […]

 The Frankfort Street Department has announced that trash collection services will continue as scheduled on Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16. Residents are reminded that city trash pickup does not change for most holidays. The only […]

The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to attend a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 21, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Wesley Manor Retirement Center Event Center, located at 1555 North […]

Get ready for an evening of excitement and entertainment as Casino Night returns on Saturday, March 14, at the Diamond Event Center in Frankfort. Billed as “The Highly Anticipated” event, Casino Night promises a lively […]

 The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash between two passenger vehicles that occurred on February 11, 2026, at the junction of US 31 and State Road 110, claiming the life of one individual. A […]

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of a new member to its team. Sheriff Tony Harris and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office are welcoming Jorge Armas as the department’s newest Corrections Officer. […]

The Clinton Central FFA Chapter is inviting community members to attend its annual Supporters’ Breakfast on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Clinton Central High School. The breakfast will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 […]

The City of Frankfort Parks & Recreation Department is inviting qualified vendors to submit proposals for the 2026 downtown flower care program. This seasonal contract will focus on watering, pest control, and fertilization of floral […]

The Frankfort Sewer Department has announced that W. Wabash Street will be closed between First Street and Second Street for the day to accommodate sewer-related work.

Yesterday, shortly after 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 65 near the 193 mile-marker. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Francisco Miramontes shows that a yellow 2006 GMC 3500 […]

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce announced that it has been awarded a USDA grant to support small businesses in the county, marking the third time the organization has received this funding. Madison Kaufman, Director […]

The State of Indiana, the City of Lebanon, and the Boone County Economic Development Corporation announced today that Meta has officially broken ground on a new state-of-the-art data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana.  The new Meta data center represents a […]

Students from the Purdue Extension of Clinton County’s Learning to Lead program visited the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday, Feb. 11, for a hands-on look at the legislative process. State Senator Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State […]

 On the evening of February 10, 2026, the Frankfort Fire Department proudly administered the oath of office to its newest probationary firefighters, Kristian Peters and Caleb Wolf. This important milestone marks the official start of […]

Clinton Central Elementary is gearing up to welcome its newest Bulldogs with upcoming Early Learning and Kindergarten Round Up events for the 2026–2027 school year. The Early Learning Round Up will take place on Wednesday, […]

The Crossing Frankfort campus has announced scheduled snow make-up days following recent weather-related cancellations. According to campus officials, the designated make-up days are: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026 Monday, March 16, 2026 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 […]

Clinton County Religious Association of Ministers (CRAM) has announced plans for a major Christian music event during the 2026 Frankfort Hot Dog Festival. Organizers recently reached an agreement and are preparing to sign contracts to […]

On February 10, 2026, at approximately 12:30 pm., an off-duty Frankfort Police Officer working for the Community Schools of Frankfort as a school resource officer requested additional officers to the Frankfort High School for a […]

Physical activity is vital to American students’ physical health and emotional well-being, helping them learn, concentrate and manage stress throughout the school day, yet most youth are not getting enough movement. According to the American […]