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Camp Cullom Prairie Burn Keeps Grassland Thriving: VIDEO
Note: A video of the burn in two parts accompany this article (below). Part One is the initial lighting of the back fire, Part Two … [FULL STORY]
Articles by Russ Kaspar
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Frankfort Police Deputy Chief home, recovering after deadly crash; Shoemaker urges patience, vigilance as warm weather nears
Frankfort Police Deputy Chief Cesar Muñoz is back home and recovering from multiple fractures after a recent two‑vehicle crash south of the city that left … [FULL STORY]
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Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met Wednesday evening in the Clinton County Sheriff Office building. The March 18th meeting focused on public frustration … [FULL STORY]
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Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals
Purdue Extension’s local footprint continues to grow, according to Amy Webster, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and County Director for Purdue Extension in both Clinton … [FULL STORY]
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Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk
Clinton County has endured one of its driest stretches on record, leaving groundwater and deep soil moisture “almost an entire year’s worth” behind normal even … [FULL STORY]
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Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers
Hoosier Ag Today President Eric Pfeiffer told WILO’s Ag Day audience that Indiana farmers are being squeezed by delayed federal farm policy, rising input costs, … [FULL STORY]
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6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up
Clinton County’s decade-long effort to clean up the South Fork of Wildcat Creek is wrapping up with measurable improvements in water quality and soil conservation, … [FULL STORY]
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On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say
Tight margins and higher input costs continue to pressure Clinton County farmers, but two ag lenders from The Farmers Bank say local producers can still … [FULL STORY]
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Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns
Farmer confidence ticked up slightly in February, but long-term anxiety about the agricultural economy is deepening, Purdue agricultural economist Dr. Michael Langemeier told WILO’s Ag … [FULL STORY]
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Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 19-year-old Purdue University student from Zionsville has been identified as the person found dead last week in an academic building … [FULL STORY]
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Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services
Healthy Communities of Clinton County is expanding free fitness, tobacco cessation, mental health and family support programs this spring, with local leaders expecting hundreds of … [FULL STORY]
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Russiaville Lions Club Spring Fish Fry Saturday March 21 from 4PM to 7PM
This coming Saturday, March 21 is the annual Spring Fish Fry for the Russiaville Lions Club, 555 North Liberty Street, from 4pm to 7PM. It … [FULL STORY]
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From 911 Console to EMA: Crick Shares How Clinton County Braces for Storms
Clinton County Emergency Operations Director and 911 Central Dispatch head Renee Crick is urging residents to add old‑school tools like solar crank and NOAA weather … [FULL STORY]
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Pancakes with a Purpose: Maple Syrup Festival Fuels Fun and Fundraising at Camp Cullom: Watch Video
Camp Cullom’s annual Maple Syrup Festival brought the sights, sounds, and smells of spring to life this weekend as families from North-Central Indiana gathered northwest … [FULL STORY]
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Scout’s Eagle Project to Block Headlights, Boost Security at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory
Ethan Meredith, a local Eagle Scout candidate is building a 40-foot, light-blocking security gate for Camp Cullom’s entrance as his capstone project and received strong … [FULL STORY]
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Mayor Sheets Previews State of the City, Spring Cleanup and New Growth
Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets used a Friday appearance on WILO/Boone 102.7 FM’s “Party Line” to preview her March 31 State of the City address, and … [FULL STORY]
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Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Banners Return to Honor Local Heroes
The Rotary Club of Frankfort is once again filling the downtown skyline with reminders of local pride and service. Beginning March 24, residents can sponsor … [FULL STORY]
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Clinton Central Showcases Early Learning Gains, New Gym Upgrades on Local Radio
Clinton Central administrators highlighted new early learning options, rising test scores and upgraded athletic facilities during a recent appearance on WILO and Boone 102.7 FM’s … [FULL STORY]
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This Saturday and Sunday—-Camp Cullom Pancake Breakfast This Weekend March 14–15 with Syrup Made at Camp Cullom
Camp Cullom’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Trail Vendors Market will return this weekend, March 14–15, offering North Central Indiana families a chance to watch … [FULL STORY]
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From Boeing to the Bears: Indiana Gains as Illinois’ Big Names Exit Poor Business Climate
As Bears Look to Indiana, Illinois Faces a Growing “Exit” Story Illinois could soon lose more than just football games to its neighbors. As the … [FULL STORY]
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Winning Has a Price: From Comfort Zone to Campaign Trail, Clinton County Republicans Push for Stronger Voice in 2026
Clinton County Republicans used their 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night to roll out a more assertive primary endorsement strategy and to urge local Republicans … [FULL STORY]
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Meridian Health Expands School-Based Health Care for Frankfort, Clinton County
Meridian Health Services is expanding access to medical and behavioral health care for Frankfort students, school staff, and Clinton County residents through a school-based clinic … [FULL STORY]