Local News

Group From Rossville Against Proposed Solar Farm Project East of Town

November 7, 2023 Comments Off

A group of 12 to 15 individuals came to the Clinton County Commissioners meeting Monday morning at the Frankfort/Clinton County Municipal Airport to voice their opposition to the proposed solar farm project going up east […]

Clinton, Boone, Carroll County Candidates For 2023 General Election

November 7, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton County contested races: Frankfort: Frankfort City Council District 1: Clarence Warthen (R) and David Riggs (D) Mulberry: Rossville: Boone County contested races: Lebanon: Lebanon City Council District 3: Sandra Jasionowski (R) and Greg Wood […]

Clinton County, Boone County Voting Centers For 2023 Election Day

November 6, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Clinton County and Boone County Clerk Treasurer’s Offices released the voting centers for Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Election coverage for the 2023 general election was made possible by the Frankfort Eagles Lodge #976. […]

Kokomo Man Charged With Dealing Methamphetamine, Marijuana

November 6, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Howard County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Kokomo man for dealing methamphetamine and dealing marijuana after he ran a red stoplight. On Nov. 4, just before 8 p.m., a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office reportedly […]

Frankfort High School Press Box Fire Ruled ‘Accidental’

November 6, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort Fire Department and the Community Schools of Frankfort released a joint press release Monday evening ruling the press box fire on the Frankfort High School football field on Oct. 31 as “accidental.” On […]

Michigan Township Fire Celebrates Firefighters For Years Of Service

November 6, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Members of the Michigan Township Volunteer Fire Department were celebrated in October for their years of service with the organization, including a department member who surpassed the 50-year mark for his service. At the monthly […]

La Mixteca Celebrates One Year Of Business In Frankfort

November 6, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

La Mixteca owners, employees and family members were joined on Friday by the community to celebrate the restaurant’s 1-year celebration with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce at 408 N. […]

Thorntown Students Visit Statehouse

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) meets fourth grade students from Thorntown Elementary School at the Statehouse Monday, Nov. 6. The students stopped in the Senate Chamber to ask Buchanan questions and learn about the legislative process. […]

Gov. Holcomb, INDOT Declare Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Much of Indiana experienced an arctic blast last week, and some saw measurable snow. Although temperatures are leveling out out for early November, the Indiana Department of Transportation urges Hoosiers to be prepared as winter […]

Local News

300 South Closed Monday

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced that 300 South between 450 West and 600 West will be closed today until 5 p.m.

Clinton Central School Corporation Receives $25,000 Grant from IDOE

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton Central School Corporation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Education for the 2023-2024 Paraprofessional Grant program. This grant reflects the Indiana Department of […]

Airplane Crash Under Investigation

November 6, 2023 Comments Off

At approximately 1:37 p.m. Sunday, the Howard County 911 Dispatch Center received a report of an airplane crash involving a golf cart at the Glenndale Airport located at 3460 S. 400 W. Deputies from the […]

Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition Celebrates Community at Event

November 5, 2023 Comments Off

Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition Executive Director Lorra Archibald says it is a big deal to celebrate nights with the Community Celebration like they did at the Trinity Hope Center Wednesday night. “We want […]

John Large Wins Republican Party Caucus to Fill Vacant City Council Position

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

John Large said about 10 years ago, he began to get the desire to be a Frankfort City Councilman. Saturday at a Republican Party caucus, he got his wish as he defeated Scott Highlander for […]

Annual Veterans Day Program Scheduled for Saturday Morning at Veterans Park

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

The Veterans Day Program will be held Saturday, November 11, at 10:45 a.m. at Veterans Park. The agenda will be as follows: Master of Ceremonies Trent Bridgeman, VFW Post 1110 Invocation […]

WILO to Air Special Tribute to George Gilbert After “Inside the Huddle”

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

WILO Radio will be airing a special tribute to George Gilbert at 10 a.m. Saturday and at 8 p.m. Sunday night. This show will air following “Inside the Huddle” at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday’s […]

Clinton County Lawmakers: State Dollars Coming to Local Communities for Roads

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

Significant state funding is in route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). State funding is available for local projects through […]

Carroll’s Aiden Wiles Earns “The Farmers Bank Player of the Game” Honors

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

Carroll’s Aiden Wiles was named The Farmers Bank Player of the Game for his performance against Tri-Central. The Cougars won the sectional championship game over Tri-Central 42-0 Friday night in Sharpsville. A Player of the […]

Sectional Championship Games Results

November 4, 2023 Comments Off

Sagamore Conference Sectional Championship Results Tri-West 28, Monrovia 21 Southmont 36, Linton-Stockton 34, OT Regional Championship Games Gibson Southern (10-2) at Tri-West (11-1), 7:30 p.m. Eastern Hancock (8-4) at Southmont (7-5), 7 p.m. Hoosier Heartland […]

Frankfort Police Department Receives $250,000 COPS Grant

November 3, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort Police Department announced its upcoming $250,000 grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, known as COPS, for its 2023 hiring program. Attorney General Merrick Garland and the COPS office announced that […]

Communities in Senate District 7 Receive Nearly $2.3 Million in Road-Funding Grants

November 3, 2023 Comments Off

Communities in Senate District 7 will receive nearly $2.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). The CCMG, established by the Indiana General Assembly in […]

Tornado Siren Testing Saturday

November 3, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced that they will conduct the monthly Tornado Siren Testing on Saturday, November 4 at 11 a.m.