Articles by Russ Kaspar

Good Friday and Easter weekend was an ideal time to dive into an historical and medical explanation of the famous ‘Shroud of Turin.’  Pediatrician Physician Dr. Chuck Dietzen captivated an audience of about 100 people […]

A fifteen minute walk through the second floor of the Frankfort Library will leave you stunned and impressed with the local artistry now in full bloom in the Psi Iota Xi Student Art Show. The […]

  Frankfort, IN – [April 15, 2025] – At the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting last night, Mayor Judy Sheets recommended the closure of the TPA Park Zoo. Following discussion, the Board of […]

The teaching contract for former Frankfort High School Math Teacher Drew Akridge was cancelled effective immediately in a special Community Schools of Frankfort Board Meeting held at 6pm Monday evening April 14. Drew Akridge was […]

A Frankfort Student confided in a trusted teacher regarding an “inappropriate relationship” involving herself and a high school teacher.  The student took this action after a cyber-awareness presentation was provided by the Frankfort Police Department […]

Hardy Hills Solar project is on line and producing electricity. A remaining item on the “to do list” was to replace metal posts with wooden posts.  The corner posts will remain metal for structural reasons, […]

Camp Cullom has announced its 2025 Prairie Grass Observatory Schedule. Prairie Grass Observatory, one of the largest astronomical observatories in the State, will hold its first Starry Night Open House of the 2025 season Friday, […]

The City of Frankfort is safe, solvent, compassionate and growing in spite of a few challenges, headwinds and setbacks. Frankfort’s Mayor Judy Sheets gathered with department heads on stage at the Neighborhood Center Tuesday evening […]

The LEAP (Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace) project in northern Boone County, Indiana, is a large-scale economic development initiative aiming to transform 10,000 acres into a major industrial and innovation hub. Here are the latest updates: • […]

Honda plans to expand its production in Indiana. The next-generation Civic hybrid will be manufactured at the Indiana Auto Plant starting in May 2028, with an annual output of approximately 210,000 vehicles. This decision was […]

Wildcat Conservation Club main event building suffered from serious storm damage July 15, 2024. A large tree fell on the building, closing the facility for all events and activities.  Good Progress is now being made […]

GXO Logistics, a global leader in supply chain management and logistics, has announced plans to expand its operations at its facility located at 135 S Mt Zion Road. in Lebanon, Indiana. The project, which includes […]

The State Legislative Session is “Getting Prickly,” according to House District 41 representative Mark Genda. The Indiana General Assembly operates on a part-time schedule.  During odd-numbered years like 2025, it meets for up to 61 […]