Articles by Melissa Jacobs

The Carroll County Community Foundation has received a $100,000 grant as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow … [FULL STORY]

The Community Foundation serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll counties has announced the opening of its general scholarship application for students in the Class of 2026. … [FULL STORY]

The City of Frankfort, through its Street Department, is inviting contractors to submit bids for the 2026 Community Crossings Road Paving Project. Bids will be … [FULL STORY]

Jordan Brewer has been elected president of the Clinton County Commissioners. Bert Weaver will serve as Vice President. Brewer has been a member of the … [FULL STORY]

The Frankfort Fire & Ice Festival is a popular winter tradition that draws visitors for ice carvings, family-friendly activities, and a celebration of community spirit. … [FULL STORY]

Pokagon State Park’s 8-mile Hell’s Point Challenge has tested hikers’ endurance and dedication since it opened in 2017, guiding participants along a mapped route that … [FULL STORY]

CCSI-SARE Intro to Soil Health is a basic course designed to provide a general understanding of soil health systems and the fundamentals of crop production. … [FULL STORY]

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is now underway and runs annually from January 1 through March 31, giving individuals enrolled in a … [FULL STORY]

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) is encouraging blind and disabled Hoosiers and senior citizens to apply for newly updated property tax credits by Jan. 15, … [FULL STORY]

Indiana’s class of 2025 marks the third consecutive year of improved graduation rates and sets a new state record, with nearly 92% of Indiana seniors … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council, created by Governor Mike Braun’s Executive Order 25-62, has approved a report that will help guide Indiana to become … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is reminding residents that a new law goes into effect on January 1, 2026, requiring vehicle owners to … [FULL STORY]

Aissata Mbaye and Abou Ngaide welcomed a baby boy on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, marking the first birth of the new year at Witham Health … [FULL STORY]

Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County 2025, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and … [FULL STORY]

Attorney General Todd Rokita is intensifying his efforts to lower insulin prices and improve healthcare affordability for Hoosiers by filing a new lawsuit against Indianapolis-based … [FULL STORY]

Hoosiers won — and won big! And now airline partners at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) are ready to fly fans to the Peach Bowl … [FULL STORY]

As part of legislation approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor in 2025, the homestead standard and supplemental deductions were … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Central’s Carly Davison etched her name in the history books last night, becoming the all-time leading scorer in Clinton Central Girls Basketball history. The … [FULL STORY]

  BMV emphasizes the dangers of impaired driving and encourages Hoosiers to make safe driving choices ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday. … [FULL STORY]

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for much of central Indiana through 11:00 a.m. EST Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Visibility may … [FULL STORY]

Clinton Central proudly congratulates Coach Don Helmick on reaching a major milestone in his coaching career—his 300th career win. The historic victory came tonight with … [FULL STORY]