Articles by Russ Kaspar

The splash pad at Prairie Creek Park can bring smiles and fun to area families.  Two cracks in elbow pipes in a very challenging location had to be fixed before the Prairie Creek Park Splash […]

Prime House Direct’s last day in Lebanon is Saturday August 5th.  Hours are 8AM to 7PM at Lebanon’s Menard’s Store parking lot throughout the week. WILO will broadcast from the Prime House Direct Truckload location […]

Expect a big weekend in Colfax. Colfax Ole Hickory Days celebrates its 60-anniversary year.  Colfax rolls out the red carpet in Downtown Colfax August 4 and 5.   The Bicycle Ride for Life has recently […]

Kirklin Main Street met Thursday evening to co-ordinate changes to downtown Kirklin’s activities and streetscape. Kirklin Main Street was granted $10,000 in June by IN Indiana to construct a large mural in downtown Kirklin celebrating […]

Stuff the Bus has been synonymous with the start of a new school year for many years. Stuff the Bus is one way to show your support to area Teachers and Students by giving needed […]

Camp Cullom is a special place.  This weekend families traveled from as far as Colorado to visit Camp Cullom and enjoy the Prairie Grass Habitat, Astronomical Observatory, Trails, Playground, Hay rides, Food for sale at […]

Indiana Family Star Party 2023   Weather looks great for clear skies on Friday and Saturday night!  You are invited to see the stars and planets this weekend! On July 21st and 22nd, join us […]

What is a war dog? Dogs have been used for centuries to help petrol, rescue, comfort the wounded, search for bombs and hidden opposing troops and more. A retired war dog is visiting the Frankfort […]

The largest swine producing county in Indiana will have one of the largest 4-H swine shows in the state Thursday July 20th. Carroll County is known for its Wabash-Erie Canal history, the Adams Mill Covered […]

CANCELED: The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to CANCEL Community Day at the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport.  Several factors contributed to the decision to cancel the event, including: PBY pilot contracted Covid […]

The Chain Saw artist working with White Pine knows what wood to leave and what wood to take away.  The chain saw artist leaves a beautiful eagle, bear or other sculpture for all to enjoy. […]

The new Frankfort police station on 28 West is abuzz with activity as final preparations are made for the Ribbon Cutting and Public Open House scheduled for Wednesday, June 21. Rotarian and Chief of Police […]

Clinton County’s last Total Solar Eclipse was June 16, 1806.   If you miss the April 8, 2024 eclipse in Clinton County, you’ll need to wait until February 25, 2343.  A planning/information meeting was held in […]

Each year on the Saturday before Fathers Day for the last 45 years, the town of Flora (population 2126) and the Flora Lions Club, Flora Police Department or Psi Iota Xi have hosted the popular […]

Prairie Grass Observatory, one of the largest astronomical observatories in the State, will hold a Starry Night Open House  Saturday June 17 starting at dusk.  (Approximately 9:30 PM)  The weather forecast promises clear skies to […]

Following Article and Pictures provided by the Crossing School in Frankfort: FRANKFORT, Indiana — Crossing School of Business & Entrepreneurship teacher Zach Golden had two main things he wanted the eight students from the school’s […]

The City of Frankfort has been operating under a 1967 Zone Map and Development Plan.  The newly proposed UDO or “Unified Development Ordinance” has several proposed changes in the works.  One obvious change is the […]

Kevin Keith and Shan Sheridan will anchor election coverage on WILO  96.9 FM, 102.7 FM and 1570 AM tonight starting at about 6:30 presented by Wampler Services, Inc. Russ Kaspar will report from Republican Headquarters […]

Dorothy’s journey to Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz plays on the Frankfort High School stage one more night.  The cast, crew and Pit Orchestra of about 90 students combined the talents of Frankfort […]