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Howard County Farm Recognized With Hoosier Homestead

March 10, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

A longstanding Howard County farm was recently presented a Hoosier Homestead award for operating for 100 years, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). Located … [FULL STORY]

New: Audio From Mayor Judy Sheets Swimming Pool Coming To TPA Park

March 10, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets Comments On New Pool At TPA Park Below “When will the park get its pool back?” “Is there going to be … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Under Wind Advisory Until 1 A.M. Thursday

March 10, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Wind Advisory for portions of north central and west central Indiana, including Clinton County, from 1 … [FULL STORY]

Nearly 60 Indiana Counties Pass Resolutions to Oppose HB 1381

March 10, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) are opposed to House Bill 1381, preempting local control for the siting … [FULL STORY]

New Swimming Pool Coming To TPA Park

March 9, 2021 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

“When will the park get its pool back?” “Is there going to be a swimming pool at the park?” Bart Kraning, Frankfort Parks Superintendent, hears … [FULL STORY]

City Reminds Residents of Importance of House Numbers

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Recognizing that house numbers are not just convenient for finding addresses but a necessary tool for emergency responders to use to ensure they can locate … [FULL STORY]

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Peru Man

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

At approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, a traffic stop by Indiana State Police Trooper Jon Cole led to the arrest of Jerry L Messer, 28, Peru. … [FULL STORY]

Impaired Driver Arrested After Traveling at a High Rate of Speed

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Just after midnight Tuesday morning, Trooper Mason Wiley was patrolling Interstate 65 northbound near the 175 mile-marker. A silver Hyundai Sonata passed Trooper Wiley at … [FULL STORY]

State Road 26 Will Be Closed Beginning April 1

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced they received notification from Rieth-Riley Tuesday that they will begin a road project on April 1. The project will … [FULL STORY]

Health Department Updates Statewide COVID-19 Case Counts

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday that 16,511 people received a free COVID-19 vaccine during a four-day clinic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including … [FULL STORY]

United Way Opens Grant Cycle for Not for Profits

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

United Way for Clinton County opens their grant cycle for any Not for Profits in Clinton County for grant year 2022. The open window is … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Climate Office Provides Spring Outlook

March 9, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Meteorological spring is here, with predictions by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) covering March, April and May. The vernal equinox, traditionally celebrated as the beginning … [FULL STORY]

State Health Updates Statewide COVID-19 Case Counts

March 8, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday that 12,384 people have received a free COVID-19 vaccine at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including 4,169 who were … [FULL STORY]

Community Foundation Celebrating 25th Anniversary

March 8, 2021 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Since its beginning in November 1996, the Clinton County Community Foundation’s value was evident. When the Foundation was created that fall, within two months nearly … [FULL STORY]