Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) closed the river otter season on March 11 after the statewide quota of 750 river otters was reached by licensed trappers. The season was scheduled to run from […]

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of central Indiana, including Clinton County, with strong winds expected throughout the day Friday. According to the advisory, southwest winds of 20 to 30 […]

 Members of the Clinton Central FFA Chapter celebrated a strong showing at the recent district Leadership Development Event (LDE) competition, earning multiple first-place finishes and several additional top-three placements. Leadership Development Events, organized through the […]

The Clinton County Humane Society is encouraging community members to open their hearts and homes to animals in need during a special “Lucky Charm” adoption promotion running now through March 21. The limited-time adoption event […]

A special historical presentation exploring the role of Quakers during the American Revolution will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Frankfort Community Public Library. The event will be held […]

Residents across central Indiana are facing a dangerous start to the day as severe thunderstorms move through the region, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes. The National Weather Service […]

The administration of Governor Mike Braun has unveiled a proposal to introduce tolls on Interstate 70 across Indiana as part of a $6.5 billion plan to widen the highway to six lanes. According to a […]

A small but mighty group of three students from the Frankfort High School DECA chapter recently represented their school at the 80th Indiana DECA State Conference. Chapter president Lily Rockhold earned second place in the […]

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area after a traffic accident led to the closure of eastbound lanes at the intersection of Indiana State Road 28 and County Road 200 West. According to officials, […]

Attorney General Todd Rokita today alerted Hoosiers to a surge in consumer safety threats, with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announcing nearly 50 products recalls in February — many involving children’s toys, clothing, furniture, […]

As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) wants to remind Hoosier drivers of severe weather basics to keep themselves and their passengers safe in the event of […]

Ivy Tech Community College has named Sejal Vaishnav as Chief Information Officer (CIO). She will start her new role on Monday, March 30.     Vaishnav will have responsibility for technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, data, and digital transformation across Ivy Tech’s 19 campuses and more than 40 sites, […]

The Indiana State Police Lafayette District conducted multiple targeted enforcement patrols throughout the district over the weekend focusing on aggressive driving, impaired driving, and other traffic safety violations. Troopers concentrated their efforts on several high […]

As Indiana observes Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 8–14, 2026, communities across the state are reminded of the importance of preparing for tornadoes and severe storms. The annual awareness week includes educational efforts to help […]

The Indiana State Police has added another four-legged tool in the fight against crime. His name is Dougie, a 2-year-old, black Labrador Retriever with a specially trained ability to sniff out electronic storage devices. Electronic […]

Agriculture will take center stage on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, as WILO Radio hosts its annual WILO Ag Day, presented by Skiles Electric. The special broadcast will feature a full lineup of agricultural experts discussing […]

Athletes from the Clinton County Indiana Special Olympics celebrated an exciting and successful day at sectional competition, with the Thundercats teams bringing home both gold and bronze medals. The Ferocious Thundercats (5-on-5 team) delivered an […]

Community members are invited to gather for a day of remembrance, education, and family fun during the Carl Koontz Memorial Carnival this Saturday. The event will take place Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to […]

The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana.  Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments […]

Clinton County, Ind. – On March 6, 2026, at approximately 4:49 a.m., a two vehicle crash occurred on State Road 39 just south of County Road 650 South in Clinton County. Preliminary investigation indicates a […]

The organization Indiana Right to Life released a statement Friday responding to a recent court decision by the Marion County Superior Court that found abortion may be protected as a religious right under certain circumstances. […]

INDIANA — Residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday morning as Daylight Saving Time begins. The time change means most people will lose an hour of sleep Saturday […]