The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) says U.S. 421 will fully reopen Wednesday, September 17, 2025, after the completion of a small structure replacement project over McCoy Ditch. The site is located 0.76 miles south of State Road 47. Crews plan to have the road open to traffic by 5:00

Frankfort gets all its drinking water from wells, tapping two main sources. A shallow aquifer (about 100-120 feet down) and a deeper one (around 280-300 feet) connected to an old buried river channel (the Teays Valley) that holds sand and gravel. Clinton County’s geology includes two types of aquifers. Sand

Clinton County EMS is celebrating a remarkable story of survival after a local resident suffered a sudden cardiac arrest earlier this year — and is now thriving, thanks to quick action by emergency crews. According to a post on the agency’s Facebook page, EMS crews responded rapidly and discovered the

The explosive growth of Big Tech’s data centers nationwide is sparking a debate that could soon affect Indiana – and potentially Frankfort – as utilities warn that power-hungry facilities may be pushing electricity grids to the brink. Texas was the first state to take action, passing a law this summer

Momentum is building—but no decision has been announced—on whether Indiana will convene a rare mid-decade special session to redraw the state’s congressional map. Republican senators met behind closed doors at the Statehouse on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to discuss redistricting options and emerged tight-lipped about their plans. Two days later, House

Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced there will be no deer management hunts in any state parks for the remainder of 2025, citing regulatory timelines. The pause affects a nearly 30-year policy in which over 20 state parks have helped manage white-tailed deer populations to protect habitats and

The Lebanon Public Library hosts themed storytimes twice a week in the Children’s Department, located in the library’s lower level. The free group meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Miss Jessie (Jessie Fleming), head of the Children’s Department at the Lebanon Public Library

Wesley Manor will host an open house, “Fall in Love with Wesley Manor,” on Friday, Sept. 26, from 1–3 p.m. at the Wesley Manor Event Center, 1555 N. Main St. Visitors can meet staff, ask questions, and browse information tables from each department to learn about services and programs. Light

Indiana’s commitment to keeping students safe is continuing with a major new round of state funding. The Indiana Secured School Safety Board (SSSB) has unanimously approved the distribution of more than $27.1 million in grants to 494 schools and districts across the state. Since its creation in 2013, the Secured

The American Indian Council Inc. and the Thorntown Heritage Museum are inviting the community to a special Native American Dance event on Saturday, September 27, on the museum’s back lawn at 124 W. Main Street. The day will begin with the festival parade lineup at 11 a.m., followed by the

Local businesses are being invited to reserve advertising space in the upcoming Clinton County Profile Book for 2025 and 2026, a community guide that includes a member directory, county statistics, maps, and snapshots of community benefits and growth. Organizers say multiple ad sizes are available. Purchased ads will appear in

Frankfort’s Unified Neighborhoods (F.U.N.) is gearing up for its 2025 Halloween Scare on the Square event and is calling on the community to pitch in. Organizers are now accepting both candy and monetary donations to ensure this year’s celebration is bigger and better than ever. Residents can arrange drop-offs by