Clinton County Daily News

Council Moves Funds to Cover Employees’ Health Insurance Costs

October 15, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to move $300,000 to public safety for health insurance for city employees Monday night. City councilman Jim … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Announces Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center

October 15, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that Purdue University says it will create a new sports engineering and research center named in honor of a record-setting … [FULL STORY]

Two Roads Closed Until Late Tuesday Afternoon

October 15, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced a pair of road closures for Tuesday, October 15. Duke Energy will have County Road 250 North closed from … [FULL STORY]

2019 2nd Annual Special Needs Prom Sparkle & Shine

October 14, 2019 Patty Keaton Parks Comments Off

Special Needs Prom article contributor Gena Carson Nearly 100 individuals gathered at the Edward Jones building at the Clinton County 4H fairgrounds on Saturday October … [FULL STORY]

Dispatch Announces Pair of Road Closures

October 14, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced a pair of road closings for Monday. Water Works will have Third Street from Sullivan to Park Street closed … [FULL STORY]

Local News

India Wants to Partner with Indiana on Sports

October 14, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger says a recent trade trip to India included a rare meeting that produced some interesting results. Schellinger and Governor … [FULL STORY]

FHS Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country Teams Qualify for Regionals

October 13, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort boys’ cross country team qualified for regionals for the third year in a row on Saturday. Head coach Tim Galati said they had … [FULL STORY]

State Health Officials Report First Human Case of EEE Virus

October 13, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed to Indiana health officials that a Hoosier in Elkhart County contracted eastern equine encephalitis, or … [FULL STORY]

Governor Holcomb Declares Indiana Move Over Week

October 12, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has declared the week of October 13-19, 2019 be recognized as Indiana Move Over Week. In 1999 Indiana was the … [FULL STORY]

Senate District 7 Communities Receive Road-Funding Grants

October 12, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Communities in Senate District 7 will receive more than $3.6 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Brian … [FULL STORY]

Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Indiana State Trooper

October 12, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana State Police is mourning the loss of one of its own after a single vehicle crash late Friday night on Old State Road … [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Schedule October 14-19

October 12, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Monday, October 14 FRANKFORT — Girls’ volleyball at Southmont, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ocotber 15 CLINTON PRAIRIE — Girls’ volleyball, Sectional vs. Carroll at Clinton Prairie, … [FULL STORY]

Goodwin Funeral Home Hosts Pumpkin Give-Away Today

October 12, 2019 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Goodwin Funeral Home is ready to give away hundreds of pumpkins on Saturday October 12th. The second annual Pumpkin Giveaway starts at 11 AM today … [FULL STORY]

Oktoberfest Saturday On The Square

October 11, 2019 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Downtown Frankfort’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest gets underway tomorrow, Saturday October 12 at 5 PM. The fun begins at 5pm with Beer, Food and Wine. Authentic … [FULL STORY]

Downtown Merchants Participating in Seasonal Paintings

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Mary Lynn Peter has lived in Frankfort her entire life. When she was in school back in the 70’s, Frankfort offered many things to do … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Merit Deputy

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Merit Deputy. Starting salary for probationary deputies is $48,000. The Clinton County Sheriff’s … [FULL STORY]