Articles by Melissa Jacobs

Inside the Frankfort Police Department’s training room on Friday morning, school leaders, first responders, and county officials gathered around tables to do something they hope they never have to do for real: plan for worst-case […]

The Frankfort Community Public Library will welcome Emily Ann Thompson to the Skanta Theatre stage on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. This Celtic-themed concert is high-energy and appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 […]

The Indiana State Police is proud to recognize Nikki Benson for her 20 years of service as an Evidence Specialist. Benson, assigned to the Forensic Services Division, has served the Lafayette Post since joining the […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about a text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the State of Indiana Department of Vehicles (DMV), not the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. […]

The Board of Directors of the Frankfort Hot Dog Hall of Fame would like to encourage anyone who may know of a deserving FHS alumnus, to nominate them to Hall of Fame. The deadline to […]

On August 20, 2025, just after 11:30 p.m., Trooper Brandon Howell and Trooper Schroder conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu for a traffic violation on State Road 26 near Interstate 65. The driver […]

Beginning on or after Tuesday, September 2, crews will be replacing a small structure on S.R. 75 between U.S. 136 and S.R. 234. Work is anticipated to last until early October but is weather-dependent and […]

Harold and Katie Christ announced today that they are transitioning the Windmill Winery to Travis and Gina Sheets. “We are excited to pass a beautiful property and a thriving business to the next generation”, Christ said. […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces chip seal operations on State Road 47 between the east side of Thorntown and U.S. 52. Beginning on or after Tuesday, September 2, crews will close this section of […]

Get ready for a sizzling Saturday in downtown Delphi! The 12th Annual Indiana Bacon Festival is back on Saturday, August 23, bringing together “Bacon, Bands, & Brew” for a full day of food, music, and […]

Hunters can apply for Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reserved hunts at GoOutdoorsIN.com. Reserved hunts included in this round include Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) waterfowl, FWA and Nature Preserves deer, November Gamebird Areas, […]

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the quick actions of Indiana State Troopers at the Indiana State Fair saved the life of a choking teenage girl. Trooper (Detective) Vincent Scott, ISP-Versailles District and Trooper Ryan Hale, […]

INDOT announces flagging operations that will impact two locations on State Road 28 in Frankfort. Beginning on or after Thursday, August 21, crews will be doing drainage repairs at the following locations: S.R. 28 between Columbia […]

Recently, an out-of-town pest control company has been going door-to-door in the Clinton County area claiming they work in conjunction with Lawn Tamer. This is not true. These individuals are using aggressive and pushy sales […]

Rossville Elementary School has earned a place among the Top 250 elementary schools in Indiana, ranking #236 in the state in the latest U.S. News & World Report evaluation of public schools. This recognition highlights […]

Rossville Senior High School has once again been recognized for academic excellence, earning high rankings in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list. Rossville placed #20 among Indiana high schools and […]

Mayor Judy Sheets is proud to announce the second installment of the Sparkling Success Leadership Series Luncheon, set for Wednesday, August 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center. This community-focused […]

Families, stargazers, and anyone fascinated by the night sky are invited to Camp Cullum’s Prairie Grass Observatory for free Open House events. The observatory hosts monthly open houses through October, weather permitting, timed to align […]

The Frankfort/Clinton County Airport will be hosting a Community Fly-In Day on August 23 from 7:30am-2pm. Come enjoy a day of family fun, food, and festivities. Jess Access will be providing a free pancake breakfast […]

Clinton Prairie Elementary School is proud to announce that its 3rd grade students have achieved an outstanding 98.8% pass rate on the IREAD-3 assessment, a key benchmark for early literacy in Indiana. This remarkable achievement reflects the […]

Boone County’s tastiest tradition is almost here! The 2nd Annual Boone County Bites, presented by Ideal Food Group and hosted by the Boone County Chamber, returns on Saturday, August 23, from 11a.m. to 12p.m. for […]

The Farmers Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Drew Cripe to Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking — a role that elevates his leadership to the highest levels of the organization. As a […]