Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office stated that with the cooler temps outside comes more work for our local farmers. They ask that everyone be cautious of agricultural equipment entering and exiting fields. Our farm to […]

Downtown Frankfort will come alive with classic cars, music, food, and shopping during the Thursday Thunder Cruise-In this September. The event will take place on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at […]

On Saturday, September 27, just after 10:30 p.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Bradley Howell was patrolling State Road 25 near County Road 300 South when he observed a 2008 Kia Sorento traveling northbound that was […]

The Boone County Shrine Club is serving up a delicious evening of barbecue on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Lebanon American Legion, located at 1020 Hendricks Drive. Guests can […]

Frankfort music fans are in for a treat as the 2025 Summer Concert Series wraps up with its final show at Prairie Creek Park. On Saturday, October 4, Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute and NIGHT MOVES: […]

The Kokomo Police Department today announced the official launch of its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program, more commonly known as a drone program. The new UAS Aviation program will utilize drone technology to increase officer […]

Ascension St. Vincent, members of the Greentown Fire Department, and deputies from the Howard County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in the 7000 block of East 50 North, Greentown, on the report of […]

INDOT’s Rail Programs Office will soon accept applications for the FY26 Industrial Rail Service Fund (IRSF) grant program. Please submit your applications for qualifying projects between Monday, October 20, 2025 and Friday, November 21st, 2025 […]

Frankfort Main Street announced today that the Washington Street Paving project closure, currently between Jackson Street and Monon Street, is expected to remain closed until Wednesday afternoon. Downtown businesses will remain open and accessible throughout […]

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post, arrested a 43-year-old man from Peru, Indiana, […]

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors approved 17 projects yesterday that represent the first $131 million investment from the $250 million Lilly Endowment Inc. award to support READI projects that will enhance […]

Taiwan signed two Letters of Intent with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance to purchase nearly $6.4 billion of U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years. As part of […]

Boone County EMS Education in cooperation with Witham Health Services is presenting an EMT-Basic training class that will begin on November 3, 2025. The class will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6pm-10pm. […]

During its July Quarterly Business Meeting, the Indiana Arts Commission approved funding recommendations for the Arts Organization Support and Arts Project Support grant programs. Statewide, 545 applications were reviewed by 133 panelists with expertise in […]

The Annual Boone County Senior Health and Wellness Expo will be held Saturday, October 4 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon. The event is FREE for all attendees! Boone County seniors, their […]

The Indiana State Police invites you and your family to join us for our annual Open House and Community Day at the Lafayette Post, 5921 State Road 43 North, West Lafayette, IN, on Saturday, September […]

The Indiana General Assembly passed a bill to reform property taxes back in April. It’s the third big reform of the past 50 years, after the Bowen reform in 1973 and the Daniels reform in […]

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) began accepting nominations for the fifth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders. NIAA will begin accepting applications and nominations on October 1 until January 15, 2026 […]

The 2025 season at Indiana Beach is winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy one last round of fun before the gates close for the year. Visitors are invited to make the most of […]

The City of Lebanon marked a major milestone yesterday with the groundbreaking of Fire Station 213, a long-anticipated project aimed at strengthening emergency services on the city’s west side. Located across from Menard’s, the new […]

Look what’s coming to the Delphi Opera House, Washington and Franklin Street on September 27th!! Mark your calendars. Invite your friends. Spread the word. Admission and entertainment are free. Join us for  food vendors artisan vendors, […]

The Frankfort Fire Department will host its annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 26, at the Frankfort Commons Golf Course. The event will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. The outing will feature a […]