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Boone County Sheriffs Investigating Two Fatal Accidents

March 24, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

At approximately 11:36 a.m. Friday, Deputies from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Lebanon Police Department were dispatched to the address 132 Ulen Boulevard, Lebanon, … [FULL STORY]

TPA Park Main Restrooms Under Renovation

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Despite this weekend’s forecasted winter weather, visitors to TPA Park are increasing, with Park Superintendent Travis Sheets reminding guests the main restrooms in the Park … [FULL STORY]

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Saturday in Clinton County

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Clinton County from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. … [FULL STORY]

Several Month Investigation Yields Arrest of Chicago Man

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Deputies of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office took a male suspect into custody Friday. This was a several month investigation of a burglary that … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Global Completes Acquisition of Kaplan University

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that nearly a year after announcing the planned acquisition of Kaplan University, Purdue University has made the purchase official. Purdue … [FULL STORY]

FMS Student Semifinalist in State National Geographic Bee

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Frankfort Middle School eighth-grader Logan Hundley, son of Raymond and Rhonda Hundley, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of … [FULL STORY]

Surgeon General Talks Indiana Opioid Crisis

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, who served three years as Indiana’s state health commissioner, says better partnerships are key to putting a dent in the … [FULL STORY]

Review Complete of Final Crew Accounting of USS Indianapolis

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Navy has completed a formal review of the final crew accounting in the World War II loss of heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA 35), … [FULL STORY]

Bridge Replacement Project Will Close One Lane of SR 26

March 23, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a bridge replacement project on the State Road 26 Bridge over the Wildcat Creek will restrict traffic to … [FULL STORY]

Local News

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry is funded in part by a grant from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana

March 22, 2018 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Greensburg, Ind. – Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) has awarded the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat” the Need program a grant in the amount … [FULL STORY]

Four Outstanding Young Women From Clinton County Recognized at Women’s Expo

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Second Annual Women’s Expo recognized four outstanding young women from Clinton County high schools. The event kicked off with Leslie Goddard and her portrayal … [FULL STORY]

Boy Scout Luncheon Celebrates Scouting Values

March 22, 2018 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Super Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes and about 75 community leaders and youth celebrated the values and life changing … [FULL STORY]

Local News

Indiana Population Rises, Lags Previous Growth Figures

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting that the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business says the state’s total population increased by its … [FULL STORY]

No Trash Collection Happening on Good Friday

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

With Good Friday, March 30 being a City holiday, Frankfort Street Department crews will not collect trash that day. Crews will do a double pick … [FULL STORY]

Five Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Social Media

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

We’re finally there. Spring. And that I find… exciting! So, when thinking about spring, then spring cleaning, consider your social media clean up as well. When … [FULL STORY]

Parks Department Postpones Trout Tournament

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

With winter weather forecasted for the Frankfort-Clinton County area this weekend, the Frankfort Parks Department team is postponing Saturday’s trout fishing event until later this … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Under Winter Storm Watch Starting Friday PM

March 22, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Clinton County beginning Friday night through Saturday evening. Besides Clinton, other affected … [FULL STORY]

Wood Sentenced to Three Years in Department of Corrections

March 21, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Makayla Wood of Frankfort was sentenced to three years in the Indiana Department of Corrections Wednesday afternoon for her role in the death of 69-year-old … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Road 1000 West over I-65 Closing April 2

March 21, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces Clinton County Road 1000 West or County Line Road Bridge over I-65 will close on or after Monday, … [FULL STORY]

State Road 39 in Boone County Will Close Early April

March 21, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the State Road 39 will close on or after Monday, April 2 to replace a small structure just … [FULL STORY]

INDYCAR, NBC Ink Broadcast Deal for 2019

March 21, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting the Indianapolis 500 national television broadcast relationship with ABC that began in the early 1960s will end after this year’s … [FULL STORY]