Frankfort Market Organizer Launches “Vendor Vision” Series
Following a successful Community Day at the Airport this past Saturday, Market Organizer MaryLynn Peter is thanking vendors and already looking ahead to the next event. “Our next market is Saturday, September 13th at Veteran’s Park,” Peter said. “I hope everyone who joined us this weekend will come out again so we can really fill […]
Michigantown Among 15 Communities Awarded Federal Grants For Infrastructure Improvements
Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) have announced that 15 rural communities across Indiana will receive more than $10.8 million in federal funding to improve infrastructure, expand community facilities, and eliminate blight. Among the recipients is the Town of Michigantown, which will launch a three-phase project to […]
Sheriff Kelly’s Commissary Controversy Deepens Rift With Commissioners
The longstanding tensions between Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly and the county’s Board of Commissioners have intensified, spurred by criminal and civil legal battles tied to Kelly’s handling of the county jail commissary. Origins of the dispute are partially based upon commisary arrangements. In 2019, Sheriff Kelly appointed his wife, Ashley Kelly, as both jail […]
Proposed Data Center Rezoning Heads To Public Hearing In Clinton County
A major rezoning request that could pave the way for a new data center in Clinton County is heading to a public hearing next month. LogiX Realty LLC has asked the Clinton County Area Plan Commission to rezone 152.92 acres of farmland from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial. The site, if approved, would be […]
Frankfort Residents Benefit From Insurance Savings Per Fire Department’s Performance
Residents within the Frankfort Fire Department coverage area are enjoying notable savings on their insurance premiums, attributed to the exemplary performance of the department. The combination of quick response times, state-of-the-art firefighting equipment, and comprehensive training programs has resulted in a fire protection rating that directly benefits the local community. Insurance companies typically evaluate premiums […]
Data Center Proposals Expected To Stick Around Indiana
Tech giant Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is advancing plans for a massive multi-phase data center campus in the LEAP Innovation & Research District near Lebanon. The project, known as “Project Domino,” would represent one of the largest single corporate investments in Boone County history. We’re talking a multi-billion-dollar scope. The […]
Habitat for Humanity Opens Applications For Affordable Homeownership
Families in need of affordable housing across central Indiana may now apply to become homeowners through Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette. The nonprofit organization, which serves Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White counties, has released its 2025 application guidelines. To qualify, applicants must meet specific income, debt, and employment requirements. Families must earn […]
Fly-In Community Day Takes Off Saturday At Frankfort Airport
The skies over Clinton County will be buzzing this Saturday, August 23, as the Frankfort/Clinton County Airport hosts its annual Fly-In Community Day from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 7:30–10:00 a.m., provided by Jet Access. Guests can enjoy a morning meal while watching vintage […]
Indiana House Democrats To Meet With Texas Lawmakers
Several members of Indiana’s House Democrat Caucus will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to meet with Democratic lawmakers from Texas. The Texas legislators have been in Illinois for several weeks in an effort to prevent a vote in their state legislature on proposed changes to congressional district maps. By remaining out of Texas, the group […]
Habitat for Humanity to Host Information Sessions For Frankfort
Families and individuals interested in becoming homeowners through Habitat for Humanity will have an opportunity to learn more about the process during a series of information sessions scheduled this month in Frankfort. Brand new affordable housing is set to arrive in the community this fall, and Habitat for Humanity is seeking qualified applicants to become […]
Clinton County GOP Schedules Precinct Leadership Meeting
The Clinton County Republican Party has announced a meeting for all precinct chairs and vice chairs, set for Saturday, August 16, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Frankfort Police Department. The gathering will provide local GOP leaders with party updates, upcoming event information, and opportunities to coordinate outreach efforts in their precincts. Organizers say […]
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Applications Now Open
The Community Foundation serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll counties has announced that applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are now open. High school students have until August 31 to apply for consideration. The prestigious scholarship provides recipients with full tuition for four years at any Indiana public or private college or university, aiming to […]