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County Road 200 East To Be Closed 2-3 Weeks for Bridge Work

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch announced Wednesday that per the authority of the Clinton County Highway Department, County Road 200 East at the bridge between State … [FULL STORY]

St. Vincent and Witham Health Services Partner to Open Ambulatory Care Center in Frankfort

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

In May, St.Vincent and Witham Health Services announced a major initiative to expand healthcare access in Clinton County with the development of a new ambulatory … [FULL STORY]

Price Given Frank O’Bannon Memorial Kids First Award

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Covering Kids & Families of Indiana (CKF-IN) held their Annual Meeting and Award Luncheon on Wednesday, December 5. Covering Kids & Families presented the Governor … [FULL STORY]

Local News

George Gilbert Will be Next Hoosier Storyteller

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Local George Gilbert will be our next Hoosier Storyteller on December 15 at 12:30 p.m. in room 219. Gilbert has recently retired from coaching high … [FULL STORY]

Boone County Sheriff’s Detectives Called to Death Investigation

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent suicide tonight. Boone County Deputies were dispatched to 1145 W. Blubaugh Avenue, near Thorntown, around 4:45 … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Youth Group Kicks Off Second Season

December 5, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Last September the Clinton County Youth Group kicked off their second year and they are growing. The youth group meets at the YMCA weekly and … [FULL STORY]

Four-Year-Old Accidentally Shot by Brother Dies

December 4, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Four-year-old Izabella-Marie A. Helem, Lebanon, succumbed to injuries she sustained in an accidental shooting that occurred on November 29. Healthcare providers at Indiana University’s Riley … [FULL STORY]

Indianapolis Indians Set Charitable Giving Record

December 4, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Inside INdiana Business is reporting the Indianapolis Indians have finished their fiscal year with another franchise record for charitable giving. Combining in-kind contributions and monetary donation, … [FULL STORY]

Drug Investigation Results in 10 Felony Charges and Recovery of Four Pounds of Meth in Miami County

December 4, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

On Monday, an approximately one year narcotics investigation by officers assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post’s All Crimes Policing Unit resulted in the … [FULL STORY]

County Road 500 East Closed Due to Utility Work

December 4, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Clinton County Central Dispatch has announced that County Road 500 East will be closed from County Road 550 North to County Road 700 North the … [FULL STORY]

First Internet Bank to Anchor Big Fishers Project

December 4, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Another major development is coming to Fishers. Indianapolis-based Browning Investments has announced plans for a $157 million project in the city’s downtown that will include a … [FULL STORY]

Comegys Named New CEO at Clinton County Family YMCA

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Tristen Comegys says she can’t wait to continuously engage with the people within the city of Frankfort and Clinton County. Having taking over as the … [FULL STORY]

$500,000 Match Offered Through the CC Community Foundation

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Clinton County Community Foundation has received a grant of $500,000 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for … [FULL STORY]

Applications Available for Indiana Senate Page Program

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2019 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). Through the full-day program, students in grades … [FULL STORY]

Local Communities Awarded $2.4M to Improve Infrastructure

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Local communities recently received more than $2.4 million in state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). Established … [FULL STORY]

DNR Says Coyotes Are Active During Winter Season

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Because winter can be a busy time for coyotes, DNR biologists say people can expect to see more of them in the coming months, but … [FULL STORY]

Two Wrestlers Win All Five Matches at WEBO Super Duels

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

The Frankfort High School wrestling team went 2-3 at the Western Boone Super Duels on Saturday. FHS had two wrestlers go undefeated on the day … [FULL STORY]

Sparrow Florist and Greenhouse Closing December 21

December 3, 2018 Russ Kaspar Comments Off

Four Generations and 59 years have passed since the beginning of Sparrow Florist on 1st Street in Frankfort. Chris Wheatley, Julie Wheatley Balensiefer and Family … [FULL STORY]

Secretary of State Lawson issues $450,000 Fine to LPL Financial

December 3, 2018 Carl Gingerich Comments Off

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson Monday announced she has agreed to a settlement with LPL Financial which includes a civil penalty of $450,000. The … [FULL STORY]