Boone County Daily News

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.

Stone Eater Bike Park Construction Expected To Begin This Winter

November 2, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Members of PumpTrax USA joined Kevin Krulik, Lebanon City Engineer, at the proposed Stone Eater Bike Park in October to explore the upcoming project slated for completion in August 2024. The Stone Eater Bike Park […]

Purcifull Agency Reintroduces Itself To The Community

November 2, 2023 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

A long-standing and community-driven insurance agency held a ribbon cutting celebration with the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning to showcase its new business front and reintroduce itself to the community at 1202 […]

Clinton Central Football Coach George Gilbert Leaves Long-Lasting Legacy

November 2, 2023 Comments Off

Longtime Clinton Central High School football coach and teacher George Gilbert has passed away after being diagnosed with cancer two years ago. He died Tuesday, October 31, at his home in Kirklin. He was 68. […]

Indiana Health Officials Announce First Two Flu Deaths of Season

November 2, 2023 Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) after confirming the first two flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 season. No additional information about the patients will be released due to […]

Clinton Prairie High School Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Rolls

November 2, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton Prairie High School has announced its first Nine Weeks “A” and “A/B” Honor Rolls. “A” Honor Roll Seniors: Isaac Jarrett, Kaylei Lunsford, Tru Scott, Noah Townsend, Ava Walker, Emerald Wallace and Maxwell Ware. Juniors: […]

WILO to Broadcast Carroll’s Sectional Championship Game at Tri-Central

November 2, 2023 Comments Off

WILO Radio will be broadcasting live the Sectional 43 championship game between Carroll at Tri-Central Friday night. The Class 1A playoff game starts at 7 p.m. Don Stock and Karl Kercheval will be on the […]

Local News

300 South Closed All Day Thursday

November 2, 2023 Comments Off

Clinton County Dispatch has announced that 300 South will be closed from 450 West to 550 West until 5 p.m. today.

Lebanon Schools Breaks Ground On Central Elementary School

November 1, 2023 Comments Off

The Lebanon Community School Corporation broke ground for the new Central Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The new Central Elementary School is intended to provide the Lebanon community with “state-of-the-art” educational facilities to provide […]