November 2017 Archives

Gem City Sculpture Unveiled in Downtown Frankfort

November 30, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort Future Leaders Advisory Council unveiled its latest creation — the Gem City sculpture — Thursday in downtown Frankfort between Pepe’s Restaurant and The … [FULL STORY]

Kokomo Police Investigating Homicide

November 30, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

On November 29, 2017, at approximately 3:17 p.m., officers of the Kokomo Police Department responded to 5215 Ojibway Drive on a report of a male … [FULL STORY]

Indiana Cracks Top 10 in Best States for Business

November 30, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that Indiana has broken into the top 10 of an annual ranking of the Best States for Business for the … [FULL STORY]

Nancy J. Merten

November 30, 2017 Archer Weston Funeral Home Comments Off

Nancy J. Merten, 83, of West Lafayette, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Heritage Healthcare in West Lafayette. Nancy was … [FULL STORY]

Small Businesses Need to Be Alert for Identity Theft

November 30, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Individuals are not the only ones who should be on the lookout for cybercriminals looking to steal crucial financial information in order to commit fraud. … [FULL STORY]

Zonta Describes 16 Days of Activism Campaign

November 29, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign dedicated to ending gender-based violence. The Center for Women’s Global Leadership is the … [FULL STORY]

Patricia Joan Malone

November 29, 2017 Goodwin Funeral Home Comments Off

Patricia Joan Malone, 86, of Frankfort, died November 28, 2017 at her home. Born May 20, 1931 in Logansport, Indiana to the late Lavon Milton … [FULL STORY]

Leaf Collection Program Ending December 8

November 29, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Street Department crews continue to work on leaf collection throughout the City with the program ending Friday, December 8. Residents are reminded to place … [FULL STORY]

County Road 900 West Has Been Reopened

November 29, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced that the Clinton County Highway Department has reopened County Road 900 West between County Road 1000 North and State … [FULL STORY]

USB Accepts Resignation of Secretary

November 29, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Utility Service Board accepted the resignation of Leslie Valadez as its secretary Monday night and replaced her with former USB board member Marilyn Chittick. … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort School Officials Assessing Storm Damage

November 28, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Community Schools of Frankfort officials are still trying to determine how much damage was caused by the severe storms that hit Frankfort, especially Frankfort High … [FULL STORY]

Reward Offered in Hopes of Finding Individual Responsible for Damaging Creek Road Bridge

November 28, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to locate the person, or person, involved in damaging the Creek Road bridge on November … [FULL STORY]

Winona E. Clem

November 28, 2017 Day & Genda Funeral Home Comments Off

Winona E. Clem, 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017, at her home. She was born October 24, 1938, in Pittsboro, … [FULL STORY]

Study Shows Good, Bad Parts of Education in State

November 28, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that a new study released by the Indianapolis-based Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Inc. offers a glimpse into the current state … [FULL STORY]

Department of Education Unveils Priorities For 2018

November 28, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Student Learning, School Improvement, and Operational Effectiveness highlight the 2018 Indiana Department of Education Strategic Policy Priorities released today by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction … [FULL STORY]

Nickle Plate Flats Closing In On Enclosure

November 28, 2017 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Nickle Plate Flats project in Downtown Frankfort is getting closer to the goal of enclosure before the bad winter weather moves in. Iron Men Properties … [FULL STORY]

Public Invited to Downtown Ceremony Thursday

November 28, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes is inviting citizens in the City of Frankfort to come downtown on Thursday for the unveiling of a new piece of … [FULL STORY]

State Road 39 Open to Rossville, East Side Landfill Receiving Trash

November 27, 2017 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Traffic is moving on 39 from Frankfort to Rossville and the East Side Landfill is now recieving trash. The west side is also taking … [FULL STORY]

Kokomo Police Department Seeking Re-Accreditation

November 27, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Kokomo Police Department is scheduled to have an on-site assessment in conjunction with our efforts to achieve re-accreditation status. The purpose of the assessment … [FULL STORY]

Seven Injured in Fulton County Crash

November 27, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Friday, at approximately 2:47 p.m., officer from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 31 … [FULL STORY]

Vehicle Pursuit Results in Death of Driver

November 26, 2017 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana State Police is reporting a man is deceased after an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound following a police pursuit early this morning. Around … [FULL STORY]