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Dr. Candy Riggins Honored as Boone County’s Outstanding Healthcare Professional of the Year

March 19, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Boone County recently celebrated excellence in healthcare by recognizing Dr. Candy Riggins as the Outstanding Healthcare Professional of the Year. The award was presented by … [FULL STORY]

Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Frankfort Middle School Science Olympiad Team Headed to State

March 18, 2026 Sam Wort Comments Off

Frankfort Middle School’s Science Olympiad team qualified for State after placing second at the Purdue Northwest Wild Card Tournament. The state tournament is held at … [FULL STORY]

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

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]

Railroad Crossing Closure Planned on W. Walnut St. (State Road 28)

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Residents and motorists are being advised of an upcoming temporary closure of the railroad crossing on West Walnut Street (State Road 28), according to the … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Board of Zoning Appeals to Meet March 24

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Clinton County Area Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Meeting … [FULL STORY]

Gov. Braun, DNR Open Discover the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Applications

March 18, 2026 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Educators interested in taking K-12 students on field trips to an Indiana State Park property in the 2026-2027 school year can receive financial help through … [FULL STORY]