Articles by Melissa Jacobs

With July 4th quickly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service is reminding customers that while fireworks are a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, they are strictly prohibited in the mail system. Fireworks of all kinds […]

Silver Alert issued on June 27, 2025 on Jacob Eglen has been cancelled as of June 27, 2025. For more information on this cancellation, please contact the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department at 812-948-5400.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces single-lane closures that will impact State Road 28 over I-65 in Clinton County, located east of Fickle. Beginning on or after Monday, July 7, crews will be doing bridge […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a ramp closure on State Road 931 to U.S. 31 southbound for concrete patching and joint repair. Starting on or after Monday, June 30, the S.R. 931 ramp to […]

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Jacob Eglen, a 17 year old white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall,  124 pounds,  red hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a black […]

Elaine Brovont coordinated an incredible event for the residents of Wesley Manor and the Clinton County 4-H Llama Club.  The Llama Club Members had such a great time telling residents and staff how they show […]

A one-mile stretch of I-65 in Boone County has been renamed to honor fallen Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob M. Pickett, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) and Mark […]

Thomas Pacheco has been found safe in Hobart, In.  The Kokomo Police Department would like to thank everyone for all the information provided.   On 6/25/2025, a report was filed with the Kokomo Police Department […]

More than 100 athletes, Unified partners, coaches and support staff have been selected to represent Indiana at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on June 20-26, 2026, in Minneapolis. The USA Games include 16 sports with Team […]

The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Julia Frederick, a 41year old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 135 pounds, blonde hair with green eyes. No clothing description available. Julia is […]

Polish that chrome, and dust off your fenders…then Cruise in to the Music of “Scarecrowe” on June 26, 2025 from 6pm-8pm.  The first 30 cars will receive dash plaques. The feature band Scarecrowe is a […]

Author Maurice Broaddus will speak at the Frankfort Community Public Library on Wednesday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Skanta Theatre. This conversation with Broaddus, a Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award honoree, is […]

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 […]