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Registration Open for Summer Harness Racing Program
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]
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Grant Applications Available for Historic Preservation and Archaeology Projects
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]
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Indianapolis Zoo Launches Uproar Conservation Challenge to Spotlight Endangered Species
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]
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INDOT to hold public hearing regarding S.R. 75 bridge over Middle Fork Wildcat Creek
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]
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Free Storm Spotter Training From Clinton County Emergency Management
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]
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Frankfort Police Deputy Chief home, recovering after deadly crash; Shoemaker urges patience, vigilance as warm weather nears
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]
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Residents Challenge Clinton County Sheriff’s Internal Investigation, Ask for Transparency and Fairness
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]
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Ag Day 2026: Purdue Extension Highlights Community Impact and Future Goals
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]
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Purdue Climatologist: Fourth‑Driest Stretch on Record Puts Local Groundwater at Risk
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]
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Pfeiffer: Farm Bill Delays, Price Squeezes, Drone Threats on Farms and Global Turmoil Weigh on Hoosier Farmers
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]
Obituaries
James Thomas “Tom” Morris
James Thomas “Tom” Morris, 88, of Frankfort, passed away March 18, 2026 at Wesley Manor. He was born September 15, 1937 in Logansport, IN to … [FULL STORY]
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6,000 Tons of Sediment Kept Out of Streams as South Fork Project Wraps Up
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]
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Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman
Donnie “Don” Dee Whiteman, 85, of Frankfort, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 17, 2026 with his family at his bedside at … [FULL STORY]
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On-Farm Storage, Smart Marketing Key to Surviving Tight Margin Years, Bankers Say
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]
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Tight Margins, Rising Costs Cloud 2026 Ag Outlook, Langemeier Warns
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]
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Zionsville Purdue Student Found Dead in Academic Building
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]
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Frankfort Earns Top Honors at Lafayette Regional Science & Engineering Fair
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]
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Howard County Crash Claims Life of Kokomo Woman
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]
Obituaries
Leo “Lyn” Brothers
Leo “Lyn” Brothers 81, passed peacefully in his sleep, with family by his side, on March 15, 2026. He was born July 8, 1944, in … [FULL STORY]
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Keith Eugene Smith
Keith Eugene Smith of Punta Gorda, Florida formerly of Clinton County Indiana, went to be with his Savior on January 6th after a lengthy illness. … [FULL STORY]
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Ward: ‘Change Will Not Come From Comfort’ as Area Grows Recovery Services
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]
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School Delays for Tuesday, March17, 2026 6:50am
Closings, cancellations and delays are brought to you by Jerry’s Body Shop. Schools: The following schools are on a 2 hour delay; Carroll … [FULL STORY]