Clinton County Superior Court Judge Justin Hunter has been formally inducted into the Indiana Judicial College, a distinction recognizing judges who have completed extensive advanced judicial education. The honor, presented last week by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, acknowledges judges who have achieved 120 hours of continuing judicial education through

Local artist and author James Ramos has announced that Gem City Shimmer III — the third and final volume in his beloved photo-book series capturing the “everyday Americana” of Frankfort — is now officially in production. The Gem City Shimmer series has been a three-year creative journey highlighting the people,

The Clinton County Commissioners took no action Tuesday morning on the proposed data center project near Frankfort, leaving the highly anticipated issue unresolved for at least another month. Commission President Jordan Brewer was absent from the meeting — marking another session without his participation — and the remaining commissioners declined

Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry says he “welcomes” the release of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s forensic audit — but after reading his statement, one can’t help but notice how much of it sounds less like transparency and more like a press release designed to protect a sinking ship. Yes, the

The community is invited to gather at Prairie Creek Park on Friday, October 4, for a special Mural Dedication Ceremony honoring a new piece of public art. The event will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be held between performances during the city’s Summer Concert Series. The mural, created by

Hope Collective Resale Boutique is making it easier than ever to give the perfect gift. The shop announced that gift cards are now available, offering customers a flexible way to share the joy of shopping for something unique. Located at 51 West Clinton Street in downtown Frankfort, Hope Collective features

The Frankfort Fire Department has issued a burn ban due to heightened fire danger from ongoing dry conditions. The ban, announced by Fire Chief Matt Stidham, took effect at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and applies to both the city and the surrounding areas under the department’s protection.

The Kirklin Fire Department officially welcomed its newest addition to the fleet this week, a state-of-the-art pumper tanker that has already been put to the test. The truck, built by Deep South Fire Trucks in Mississippi, features a 1,250-gallon-per-minute Hale pump and a 2,500-gallon poly tank. For now, it will

More than a dozen Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees arrived Wednesday at the Miami Correctional Facility, marking the first group housed at the northern Indiana prison since it was officially designated as a detention center. State officials say the number could grow to 100 by the end of the

Daniel’s Mission, a division of Healing Hope Recovery, is inviting you to take part in an upcoming outreach event designed to build community connections through food, prayer, and giving. The event will be held at the Dollar General in Dayton on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8  pm. Organizers

The City of Frankfort Water Works Department has begun replacing residential water meters across the community, bringing modern technology to all water ratepayers’ homes. The new ultrasonic meters replace older manually read devices. Officials say the upgrade provides more accurate readings, reduces the possibility of human error, and allows for

Independent pharmacies are closing at alarming rates across Indiana and the U.S., and owners say Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, are to blame. Small, independent pharmacies warn that without operations like theirs, some towns would become “pharmacy deserts,” leaving vulnerable residents without access to care. Pharmacies statewide have dropped from