Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Clinton County Commissioners have named Renee Crick, Director of Clinton County 911 Central Dispatch, interim director of the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), following the retirement of longtime EMA Director Darrell Sanders. Crick […]

As students across Indiana ease into summer break, hundreds in the Greater Lafayette region are stepping into something a little more hands-on: manufacturing labs filled with programmable robots, 3D printers, circuit boards, coding challenges and […]

There are plenty of opportunities for job seekers to ask questions and receive assistance during Postal Service Job Fairs across the state this month. The Job Fairs will be held on Thursday, June 26, to […]

After being postponed last week, southbound I-65 will close this weekend in southeast Indianapolis, the first in a series of weekend closures anticipated in June and July as construction crews complete drainage improvements beneath lanes […]

Kirk’s Crossing will begin Thursday, June 26, 2025 featuring Dan’s Fish Fry at the Kirklin Fire Station. Then be prepared for a fun filled weekend of events to keep everyone busy. Kirk’s Crossing will conclude […]

There will be a Kirk’s Crossing Motorcycle ride on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Sign up will at the Kirklin Park at 12pm with kickstands up at 1pm. Proceeds will benefit the Kirk’s Crossing Festival.

Calling all crafters, food trucks, and local businesses. It’s NOT too late to become a vendor for the 2025 Frankfort 4th of July Festival. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to showcase your products and connect […]

On June 14, 2025, approximately 10:19p.m., Howard County Dispatch received a report of a shooting in progress in the area of Studebaker Park.  The area was crowded with people due to an annual motorcycle event […]

The Farmers Bank has been honored as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association. The award was presented on May 19, 2025 by Amber Van Til, IBA president and CEO, in recognition of […]

The Moose lodge in Frankfort, Indiana is hosting a blood drive on on June 21, 2025 between 8am and 12pm. Help achieve the collections goal of 15+ donations to fulfill local hospital needs, impacting 45 […]

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, an eight-month criminal investigation conducted by detectives from the Indiana State Police Peru Post led to the arrest of Dustin J. Echelbarger, 43, from Greentown, Indiana. The investigation began in […]

This event has been cancelled due to weather.   Please join the 11th annual Kirklin Main Street Art Fair & Flea Market, Saturday June 14th 2025 in Downtown Kirklin, Indiana. Enjoy a beautiful day, original […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures to impact State Road 28 in Frankfort. Beginning on or after Monday June 16, crews will be patching S.R. 28 in two locations. The first location is […]

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday at Monroe Lake, southeast of Bloomington. At 4:41 p.m., conservation officers were dispatched to the area near Allen’s Creek for a person who fell from […]

The dam at Lincoln State Park’s Lake Lincoln needs repairs. To allow the work to be done, the park’s beach, nature center and the road leading to it, Pine Hills Group Camp and group cottages […]

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Richard Lawson. Richard went missing from Plainfield, Indiana, on June 4, 2025. He is described as 6 […]

The Indianapolis Airport Authority officially broke ground today on the new hotel to be built on the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) terminal campus. “The original plans for the Midfield Terminal complex included a terminal-connected hotel, […]

The Indiana State Police (ISP) is hitting the road with NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Felix Rosenqvist as part of a bold recruitment campaign built around a simple but powerful message: “We meet you where you […]

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecasted an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Thursday, June 12. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range (Orange) in the […]

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Off-Highway business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the ongoing removal of amber-red overhead flashers and replacing with LED signage throughout West Central Indiana. Amber red overhead flashers can cause confusion for motorists. Drivers often perceive the […]

Miriam Curts decided last year she wasn’t going to let her age be an excuse for not being the best she could be. Her hopes were to lose weight and to get healthier, so she […]