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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]

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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Charges

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Following a traffic stop, Frankfort Police arrested 55-year-old Roy Ostler II Thursday and charged him with three criminal offenses, including Possession of Methamphetamine, a Level … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Board Approvals Include Betting Ban

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that the Purdue University Board of Trustees made several approvals this week, ranging from a sports betting policy to President … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Prairie Jr./Sr. High Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Rolls

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton Prairie Junior/Senior High School has released its ‘A’ Honor Roll and ‘A/B’ Honor Roll for the first nine weeks. A Honor Roll Seniors — … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Prairie Elementary Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Rolls

October 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton Prairie Elementary School has announced its high honors and honor rolls for the first nine weeks. High Honor Roll 3rd Grade High Honors Paxton … [FULL STORY]

Indiana Sportsbooks Enjoy Profitable First Month

October 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Indiana’s retail sportsbooks enjoyed an impressive first month that has the state competitive with more established legal sports betting markets, according to PlayIndiana.com analysts. Fueled … [FULL STORY]

Trick-or-Treats Hours Established for Halloween Night

October 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Trick-or-Treat hours were approved by the Board of Works yesterday. On Thursday, October 31, trick-or-treat hours will be from 5-9 p.m. in the city of Frankfort … [FULL STORY]

Delphi Invitational Art Show Coming in November

October 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Opera House Gallery of Contemporary Art proudly presents the Delphi Invitational Art Show on Nov. 1-3. This is a fine art show featuring works … [FULL STORY]

Dolphin Calf’s Name is Chosen at Indianapolis Zoo

October 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The fans’ choice was clear, and the Indianapolis Zoo is excited to announce our male Atlantic bottlenose dolphin calf’s name is Maui! Receiving about 52% … [FULL STORY]

Nearly $100 Million Awarded for Community Crossings Grant

October 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness Thursday announced 229 Indiana cities, towns, and counties received a combined $99.2 million … [FULL STORY]

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