After a major overhaul and a lot of anticipation, the Clinton County Chamber of Commerce will unveil their co-working space at the Iron Block Engagement and Innovation Hub open house this Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM. The co-working studios are 7 days a week 24 hour accessible and includes three conference rooms, one…
Submitted By Scott Spires This column is only one story of the legendary 1970-71 Rossville Hornets basketball team.The time was 1971. Richard Nixon was President. Gas was 40 cents a gallon, bread 25 cents a loaf, a first class stamp 8 cents. 18-year old’s just received the right to vote with the 26th amendment. The…
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch in effect for Clinton and Howard counties until 5pm Thursday afternoon. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 11 PM Thursday night. Stay with WILO for the latest.
A group of teachers and members from Frankfort Education Association were in attendance at ISTA’s Red for Ed Rally at the Indianapolis State House this past Saturday. The teachers, sporting their red union shirts, carried signs that highlighted the issues they’d like to see addressed: chief among them, costly, ineffective standardized testing, low teacher pay…
The police chief for the city of Lebanon has been removed from his position by Mayor Matt Gentry. This comes after former chief Tyson Warmoth made demeaning comments last week in a Facebook post. Warmoth will remain on the force. He was also suspended for three days without pay. Assistant Chief Brad Bailey will serve…
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary that happened early this morning on West Armstrong road. Chief Deputy Todd Lappin with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department says it appears a shot was fired by the suspect and says that started some rumors throughout the community that businesses are on lock down which is…
The Boone County Republican Party Chairwoman and current County Treasurer has filed to run for Mayor of Lebanon. Debbie Ottinger joins other Republicans seeking the nomination that includes Ed Bradley and Rob Hawkins. Current Mayor Matthew Gentry has not said if he will run for re-election. Candidates have until noon Friday to file.
The Frankfort Community Public Library has announced it will remained closed on Saturday, but will be open on Sunday. The Frankfort Community Public Library closed at 3 p.m. Thursday due to a pipe that burst. Director Greg Williamson says it happened earlier in the afternoon. As a result, they closed at 3 as a safety…
The Frankfort YMCA is open through this Saturday as a warming center due to the extreme temperatures. This is for those who are in need of overnight shelter and escape from the cold starting each night if needed at 10 pm. Individuals can come to the Y during the hours of operation. If you need…
The Following is a press release issued Wednesday from the Frankfort Fire Department: Frankfort, IN.- January 23, 2019- Frankfort Fire Department units were dispatched at approximately 9:30 am on January 22nd to a possible commercial structure fire at 50 West Washington street. When units arrived smoke and flames were visible from the east side of the structure. Firefighters…
