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City Recommends First Community Development Director

February 12, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

A search committee composed of business leaders, elected officials, an appointed official and Frankfort’s Human Resources Director has recommended the Frankfort City Council to confirm … [FULL STORY]

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Portions of I-69 to be Closed for Pothole Repair

February 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will be out filling potholes permanently this week on portions of I-69 between Anderson and Daleville. An asphalt plant … [FULL STORY]

Suspect Arrested After Crashing Stolen Truck

February 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clifton James Martin, 37 from Indianapolis, was arrested for Auto Theft, Residential Entry, Habitual Traffic Violator, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, Public … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Central Cheerleaders In Orlando Nationals

February 11, 2019 Patty Keaton Parks Comments Off

Clinton Central Cheerleaders rapped up Sunday in the Nationals in Orlando Florida winning 13th in the nation. Congratulations to the team and coaches for all … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Memorial Union Club Gets Summer Start

February 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that Purdue University says work will begin this summer to renovate the Purdue Memorial Union Club into a full-scale hotel. Construction … [FULL STORY]

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State Seeks to Tap ‘Tremendous Potential’ of Hardwood Industry

February 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

New investment and jobs that pay well above the state average are among the payoffs state officials see in a just-released hardwood strategy. The Indiana Hardwood Strategy … [FULL STORY]

I-65 Crash Claims Life of Washington State Woman

February 11, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

At approximately 12:06 p.m. Sunday, a crash claimed the life of a Washington woman. A semi was stopped on I-65 southbound at the 161 mile … [FULL STORY]

Motorists Should Avoid I-65 Due to Accident

February 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has issued an advisory for motorists to avoid Interstate 65 at the 158-mile marker as the northbound lane is shut down … [FULL STORY]

NWS Issues Special Weather Statement for Clinton County

February 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Special Weather Statement for Clinton County. Light snow will occur across central and northern parts of … [FULL STORY]

Puppy Killed By Loose Dog While Being Walked By Owner

February 10, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

At 4:50 p.m. Thursday, the Lebanon Police Department was dispatched to the area of Cohen Street and Caraway Street in “Hoosier Estates” on reports of … [FULL STORY]

Bulldogs Fall To Seeger

February 10, 2019 Patty Keaton Parks Comments Off

Seeger Varsity defeats Clinton Central 72-45 Saturday evening while the JV also fell to Seeger 49-32. Seeger’s height and entire game of full court press … [FULL STORY]

Love For Luisa

February 9, 2019 Patty Keaton Parks Comments Off

Luisa Kercheval’s journey began at what they thought might be strep or mono but turned out to be Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia last March. She has … [FULL STORY]

Perfect Weather For Fire And Ice

February 9, 2019 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

25 degrees, sunny with light winds says it all for the ideal weather at this years Frankfort Jaycees Fire and Ice Festival in downtown Frankfort. … [FULL STORY]

Election Field Now Set for May Primary

February 9, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Races are now set for the May primary election after the signup period ended Friday. Mayor Chris McBarnes will be challenged by Frankfort City Councilman … [FULL STORY]

Caucus Scheduled to Replace Vacated Center Township Post

February 9, 2019 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Republican Chairman Jim Moyer has announced that he has received word from the Clinton County Clerk that a vacancy exists in an elective … [FULL STORY]