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Community Events
The following is a list of community events going on in Frankfort and all of Clinton County: The Knights of Columbus will be having … [FULL STORY]
Month: February 2018
Obituaries
Jeffrey Gerald Fortner
Jeffrey Gerald Fortner, 54, of rural Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born June 30, … [FULL STORY]
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LSO Flute Ensemble Takes the Stage for the B-Side
The Lafayette Symphony continues their casual nightclub series on Thursday, March 8 with The B-Side: Track 2, LSO Flute Ensemble. Enjoy a range of tunes … [FULL STORY]
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Railroad Track Potholes Causing Problems on Washington Avenue
Frankfort Street Superintendent Jason Forsythe said he wants the public to know he is trying to help fix a problem near the railroad tracks on … [FULL STORY]
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Richard L. Welch
Richard L. Welch, 74, of the Buck Creek area passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at his residence following a brief battle with pancreatic … [FULL STORY]
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Name Change Coming for Frankfort Airport Ownership
There’s a new name coming to the Frankfort Municipal Airport soon as Montgomery Aviation will become First Wing Jet Center sometime in March according to … [FULL STORY]
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Ivy Tech Partners With Marian University
Inside INdiana Business is reporting that Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Marian University on a statewide reverse transfer agreement. The partnership will allow students … [FULL STORY]
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Indiana’s Workforce is Mission: Critical
Indiana is ranked the #10 Best Place to Do Business, #4 for Quality of Life, #1 for Regulatory Environment and #2 for Software Job Growth. … [FULL STORY]
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Reggie Wayne to be Inducted Into Colts Ring of Honor
Inside INdiana Business is reporting the Indianapolis Colts have announced former wide receiver Reggie Wayne will be the newest member of the Colts Ring of … [FULL STORY]
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Clinton County Under Flood Watch Through Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has expanded the Flood Watch to include portions of central Indiana and west central Indiana, including the following areas … [FULL STORY]
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800 North Closed Due to High Water
Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced that 800 North, between 100 East and 200 East, is closed due to high water. Motorists are asked to … [FULL STORY]
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Optimist’s Oratorical Contest for Scholarships Set
Youth are invited to gain experience in public speaking and compete for college scholarships in this contest. Any youth under the age of 18 as … [FULL STORY]
Obituaries
Sandra Kay Bell
Sandra Kay Wells Bell, 73, formerly of Colfax, passed away on Sunday, February 18 2018, at Mulberry Health Care. She was born April 25, 1944, … [FULL STORY]
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Donald L. Cox
Donald L. Cox, 80, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Milner Community Health Care. He was born May 4, 1937 in Lafayette … [FULL STORY]
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Alpha Cozetta “Coe” Lewis
Alpha Cozetta “Coe” Lewis, 93, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Wesley Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Stacy Fork, KY … [FULL STORY]
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Jacqueline Sue DeWeese
Jacqueline Sue DeWeese, 83, of Delphi, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Milner Community Healthcare in Rossville. She was born October 8, 1934, … [FULL STORY]
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Jerry M. Phifer Sr.
Jerry M. Phifer Sr., 82, of Frankfort, died February 16, 2018 at Clinton House Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 28, 1935 in … [FULL STORY]
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New Purdue Program Aims to End Special Education Teacher Shortage
Inside INdiana Business is reporting that Purdue University’s College of Education says its new accelerated degree program, Fast-Track, will get special education teachers into classrooms sooner. The … [FULL STORY]
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Charles Burtner Peak
Charles Burtner Peak, 86, of rural Frankfort, died at 9:20 a.m. February 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 26, 1931 in … [FULL STORY]
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Preston W. Ploughe
Preston W. Ploughe, 97, of Frankfort, died at 4 a.m. February 17, 2018 at Wesley Manor. He was born October 16, 1920 in Clinton County … [FULL STORY]
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Sheriffs Provide Security Training for Places of Worship
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) has convened a group of sheriffs and sheriffs’ personnel from across the state to develop training materials that will help … [FULL STORY]
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Public Encouraged to Attend Drug Conversation With First Responders and Judicial Leaders
United Way for Clinton County and Center Township of Clinton County are partnering together for a series of six conversations where the public can ask … [FULL STORY]