Carroll County Daily News

Frankfort Eyes Bigger Summer Crowds, More Local Vendors and New Park ‘Block Parties’

March 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Frankfort’s summer event calendar is set, and the city is moving ahead with a concert series that begins Friday, May 29. Frankfort has added plans … [FULL STORY]

Indiana State Museum Expands Spring Break Access with Hands-on Exhibits

March 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is leaning into spring break programming with hands-on exhibits, a Family Discovery Day focused on agriculture and the … [FULL STORY]

Prosecutor’s Investigator Brendon Bright Talks Cases, Technology and Scams

March 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Brendon Bright said his work as investigator for the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office requires constant coordination, patience and attention to detail as cases move from … [FULL STORY]

LEAP Project Keeps Moving Forward as Water Deal, Meta Campus Advance

March 21, 2026 Russ Kaspar

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — The LEAP Innovation and Research District north of Lebanon continues to move forward in fits and starts, with construction activity visible … [FULL STORY]

Camp Cullom Prairie Burn Keeps Grassland Thriving: VIDEO

March 21, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Note: A video of the burn in two parts accompany this article (below). Part One is the initial lighting of the back fire, Part Two … [FULL STORY]

Registration Open for Summer Harness Racing Program

March 20, 2026 Sam Wort

Registration is now open for the youth Summer Harness Racing Program at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The program is on June 24 from 8:30 a.m. … [FULL STORY]

Grant Applications Available for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Projects

March 20, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

The Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology is now accepting grant applications for the fiscal year 2026 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). … [FULL STORY]

Indianapolis Zoo Launches Uproar Conservation Challenge to Spotlight Endangered Species

March 20, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

As tournament season sweeps across the country, the Indianapolis Zoo is inviting the public to take part in a bracket-style competition with a powerful purpose: … [FULL STORY]

INDOT to hold public hearing regarding S.R. 75 bridge over Middle Fork Wildcat Creek

March 19, 2026 Sam Wort

The Indiana Department of Transportation will host a hearing to offer the public an opportunity to review and comment on preliminary design plans to rehabilitate … [FULL STORY]

Free Storm Spotter Training From Clinton County Emergency Management

March 19, 2026 Sam Wort

The Clinton County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service are presenting a free Storm Spotter Training next week at the Frankfort Police Department. … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Police Deputy Chief home, recovering after deadly crash; Shoemaker urges patience, vigilance as warm weather nears

March 19, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Frankfort Police Deputy Chief Cesar Muñoz is back home and recovering from multiple fractures after a recent two‑vehicle crash south of the city that left … [FULL STORY]

Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met Wednesday evening in the Clinton County Sheriff Office building. The March 18th meeting focused on public frustration … [FULL STORY]

Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Purdue Extension’s local footprint continues to grow, according to Amy Webster, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator and County Director for Purdue Extension in both Clinton … [FULL STORY]

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County has endured one of its driest stretches on record, leaving groundwater and deep soil moisture “almost an entire year’s worth” behind normal even … [FULL STORY]

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Hoosier Ag Today President Eric Pfeiffer told WILO’s Ag Day audience that Indiana farmers are being squeezed by delayed federal farm policy, rising input costs, … [FULL STORY]

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County’s decade-long effort to clean up the South Fork of Wildcat Creek is wrapping up with measurable improvements in water quality and soil conservation, … [FULL STORY]

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Tight margins and higher input costs continue to pressure Clinton County farmers, but two ag lenders from The Farmers Bank say local producers can still … [FULL STORY]

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Farmer confidence ticked up slightly in February, but long-term anxiety about the agricultural economy is deepening, Purdue agricultural economist Dr. Michael Langemeier told WILO’s Ag … [FULL STORY]

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

March 18, 2026 Russ Kaspar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A 19-year-old Purdue University student from Zionsville has been identified as the person found dead last week in an academic building … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

Frankfort students once again had a strong showing at the Lafayette Regional Science and Engineering Fair, with 60 students in grades 5-8 representing the Community … [FULL STORY]

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

March 17, 2026 Melissa Jacobs

Howard County – Earlier today, March 17, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and the Greentown Police … [FULL STORY]

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

March 17, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Healthy Communities of Clinton County is expanding free fitness, tobacco cessation, mental health and family support programs this spring, with local leaders expecting hundreds of … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Eyes Bigger Summer Crowds, More Local Vendors and New Park ‘Block Parties’

Indiana State Museum Expands Spring Break Access with Hands-on Exhibits

Prosecutor’s Investigator Brendon Bright Talks Cases, Technology and Scams

LEAP Project Keeps Moving Forward as Water Deal, Meta Campus Advance

Camp Cullom Prairie Burn Keeps Grassland Thriving: VIDEO

Registration Open for Summer Harness Racing Program

Grant Applications Available for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Projects

Indianapolis Zoo Launches Uproar Conservation Challenge to Spotlight Endangered Species

INDOT to hold public hearing regarding S.R. 75 bridge over Middle Fork Wildcat Creek

Free Storm Spotter Training From Clinton County Emergency Management

Frankfort Police Deputy Chief home, recovering after deadly crash; Shoemaker urges patience, vigilance as warm weather nears

Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness

Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals

Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk

Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers

6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up

On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say

Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns

Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building

Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair

Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman

Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services

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