Boone County Daily News

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Central Avenue Customers

February 2, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Frankfort Municipal Utilities has issued a boil water advisory following a water main break in the city. According to Frankfort Water Works, 23 customers are affected. The advisory applies to residents located on Central Avenue […]

Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Sets Dates for 2026: October 24-25, 2026

January 30, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Tippecanoe County Historical Association is proud to announce the dates of the 59th annual Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival, to happen in Fall of 2026. The festival will take place October 24th and […]

Rossville Schools Outperform Many Indiana Districts Over Five-Year Academic Review

January 30, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

A new five-year academic review shows that Rossville Consolidated School District is performing at a high level compared to many school districts across Indiana, according to a detailed analysis of state test results from the […]

Forestry Educational Opportunity Available to Teachers

January 30, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indiana educators can now apply for the 2026 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be June 15-19 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Hosted by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources […]

Indiana Department of Education Encourages Participation in Summer Meal Program

January 30, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2026 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In addition, IDOE is looking to expand access to free meals in eligible […]

Two Candidate Meet-and-Greet Events Scheduled in Frankfort on February 7

January 30, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Local residents will have two opportunities on Saturday, February 7, to meet candidates running for statewide and federal office. Both events will take place at COCA Craft Coffee & Roasters, located at 63 E. Clinton […]

Hoosierland TV Game of the Week: Clinton Central vs Clinton Prairie

January 30, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

Tonight on Hoosierland TV, the Bulldogs of Clinton Central take on the Gophers of Clinton Prairie in a rivalry matchup. As teams approach the final month of the regular season, both Clinton Central and Clinton […]

Street Closure in Frankfort Friday, January 30th

January 30, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

Frankfort Waterworks will have Central Avenue from West Green Street to Circle Park closed all day today. Please avoid the area by finding an alternate route so that workers can do their job safely and […]

Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Friday, January 30, 2026

January 29, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

Closings, cancellations and delays are brought to you by Jerry’s Body Shop and Holden Pharmacy. Schools: The following schools are on a 2 hour delay Eastern Kokomo Sts Joan of Arc and Patrick School […]

Junior High Wrestling Meet at Sheridan vs. Clinton Central Postponed

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The junior high wrestling meet scheduled for tonight at Sheridan against Clinton Central has been postponed. No rescheduled date has been announced at this time.

Howard County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

On January 24, 2026, shortly after 2:30 p.m., Trooper Andrew Baldwin conducted a traffic stop on a 2022 Dodge Ram on County Road 100 South near Rollingstone Road. During the stop, Trooper Baldwin identified the […]

Indiana State Police Vehicle Struck for Sixth Time in Five Days Amid Hazardous Winter Conditions

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Plainfield, IN – For the sixth time in the past five days, an Indiana State Police car was struck along the interstates in the Indianapolis District. Earlier this morning, Trooper Jordan Hall was investigating a […]

Clinton County Commissioners Award $98,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits for 2026

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Clinton County Commissioners have awarded $98,000 in grant funding to six local nonprofit organizations in support of their work during 2026. The grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit organizations whose […]

Frankfort Community Public Library to Host Annual Women’s Expo

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Frankfort Community Public Library is preparing to host its annual Women’s Expo, bringing together a wide variety of vendors and artists in celebration of local women and women-owned businesses. The event will take place […]

Linden Depot Museum Launches $30,000 Fundraiser to Restore Historic Caboose

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Linden Depot Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit railroad museum located along U.S. 231 in Linden, has launched a $30,000 GoFundMe fundraiser to support Project 497, a cosmetic restoration of its historic Nickel Plate Road bay […]

Carroll County Chamber Announces First 2026 Quarterly Networking Event

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses and organizations to connect in the new year with the launch of its quarterly networking events for 2026. The first Morning Networking event will take […]

Youthrise Applications Now Open in Clinton County

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition has announced that applications are now open for Youthrise, a program designed to empower and engage local youth. Students interested in participating are encouraged to apply by scanning […]

Indiana Poison Center Warns of Increased Carbon Monoxide Risk During Winter Months

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Poison Center is reminding residents that winter is the peak season for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings, largely due to the increased use of fuel-burning devices and winter weather conditions. Officials warn that snow […]

Theft Reported at Kokomo Rural King; Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect

January 29, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Kokomo Police are asking for the public’s assistance following a theft reported at the Rural King store in Kokomo. Investigators have released photos of a person of interest connected to the incident and are hoping […]

Clinton Central Girls Swimming Wins Conference Championship

January 29, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

The Clinton Central girls’ swim team took home the Hoosier Heartland Conference Championship over the weekend. The Bulldogs boys’ team took home second place, finishing behind Eastern. Individual winners for Clinton Central were: Girls: […]

Clinton Central Wrestling Wins Conference Tournament

January 29, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

The Clinton Central wrestling team won the Hoosier Heartland Conference Tournament Championship. The Bulldogs narrowly defeated Rossville after a bracket scoring change, finishing with 229.5 points to Rossville’s 228. Here are the final team standings: […]

Closings, Cancellations and Delays for Thursday, January 29, 2026 Updated 6:00 am

January 28, 2026 Melissa Miller Comments Off

Closings, cancellations and delays are brought to you by Jerry’s Body Shop and Holden Pharmacy. Schools: The following schools are on a 2 hour delay; Carroll Clinton Central Eastern Kokomo no headstart Northwestern Sheridan […]