The Clinton County Council convened Tuesday for its annual budget hearing, where department heads presented their 2026 fiscal requests amid ongoing challenges of staff retention, rising costs, and shifting state funding. The meeting, which spanned several hours showed the balance county leaders face trying to maintain essential services and able

Frankfort Main Street, in partnership with the City of Frankfort, has reached the public voting phase in a national competition to secure up to $120,000 for a free outdoor music series beginning in 2026. The funding opportunity comes from the Levitt Foundation, a national nonprofit that supports the largest free

The Redemption Choir will bring an evening of music and inspiration to Prairie Creek Park this Thursday, with a free community performance beginning at 6:30 p.m. Organizers say the event is about more than music. The choir’s performance will highlight themes of hope, faith, and community strength, offering a celebration

Parents of Clinton Prairie Elementary students are raising alarms after an indoor air quality report revealed mold and ventilation issues inside the school — findings that were not directly communicated to families. The official report, which identified mold growth, high humidity, and elevated carbon dioxide levels in some classrooms, was

COACH Kids of Clinton County has announced that Casey Allen will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director, stepping into the leadership role after two years of service on its Board of Directors. Allen, who previously served as Secretary on the board, brings extensive community experience to the position. Over

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners is slated to take up a closely watched rezoning tied to a proposed large-scale data center west of Frankfort at its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room at the Courthouse. The county’s calendar lists

Let’s be honest. Indiana’s newly minted “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission” isn’t about redrawing maps. It’s about drawing attention. Governor Mike Braun’s appointment of five Hoosiers to this so-called commission — Greg Newman, Don Lehe, Clay Andrews, Jeff Papa, and Ray McCammon — comes with lofty language about “welcoming” disillusioned Illinois

Viewers of WISH-TV may notice some familiar faces missing from the station’s broadcasts following a wave of resignations and terminations tied to a new contract addendum. At least 11 employees with Circle City Broadcasting, WISH-TV’s parent company, either quit or were fired on Sept. 3 after declining to sign contracts

The 2025 Indiana State Horseshoe Tournament is set to take place in Frankfort on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7, at the Curt Day Horseshoe Courts in Dorner Park, 859 S. Clay St. Competition begins each morning at 9 a.m., with singles play scheduled across two full days. The

A local husband and wife team are hoping to have a big impact on our community. Established in 2024, Healing Hope Recovery has begun making a meaningful impact across Clinton County, with a suite of faith-inspired initiatives aimed at helping those facing homelessness, addiction, and hardship. Organizers Amanda Anderson-Swindle and

I’ve got multiple things to address in one post, which might be a bit cumbersome. These are my thoughts and views alone and hope that others can learn from it. APC THOUGHTS: I thought the APC did a fantastic job last night. Liz did a phenomenal job considering all of

The Boone County Chamber of Commerce will host Job Fair +, presented by Lilly, on Thursday, September 18, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds – Witham Pavilion. The event goes beyond the scope of a traditional job fair by offering an accessible space where job