Articles by Melissa Jacobs

For the past decade, Community Schools of Frankfort’s Reading Champions program has supported third-grade students by strengthening reading skills and building confidence through one-on-one mentorship. … [FULL STORY]

Residents and staff at Wesley Manor extend their deepest gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and volunteers who helped make the 2025 Tour of Trees a … [FULL STORY]

                       Taylor Sims | Photos courtesy of Taylor Sims A Special Olympics athlete writes about … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a speed limit reduction that will impact State Road 32 in Boone County, as part of a roadway realignment … [FULL STORY]

Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann has announced the filing of a Notice of Intent to Seek Life Imprisonment Without Parole in the case of … [FULL STORY]

Emelia (Emily) Hemersbach of the Community Foundation Serving Howard, Clinton, and Carroll Counties has been selected as a member of the 2026 class of the … [FULL STORY]

Santa Claus will make a special appearance on WILO’s Party Line on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Cindy and Melissa will welcome Santa to the show … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton Central FFA Alumni and Supporters will host a euchre and cornhole fundraiser on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Michigantown Community Center. Attendees … [FULL STORY]

INDIANA — AAA predicts at least 109 million travelers will hit the road across the U.S. this year for the Christmas holiday, more than 2.5 million … [FULL STORY]

The Farmers Bank will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Eve and … [FULL STORY]

Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that eligible Hoosiers can start taking steps to receive their share of approximately $10.5 million coming to Indiana consumers … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton Prairie and Clinton Central girls varsity basketball teams will meet in a varsity-only matchup on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Tip-off is scheduled for … [FULL STORY]

The public is invited to cut and remove designated downed trees at Shakamak State Park for personal firewood use. Trees eligible for removal have fallen … [FULL STORY]

The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) has reached a significant milestone for the future of the county, surpassing its GIFT VIII fundraising goal of … [FULL STORY]

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has released its updated December 2025 Medicaid forecast, showing a reduction in the state’s General Fund appropriation … [FULL STORY]

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Robert Williams Jr, A 16 year old black male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 185 … [FULL STORY]

The Keystone Cooperative Charitable Foundation, in partnership with the Alexander family of Tipton County, is proud to announce Sophia Walker and Cadince Hussey as the … [FULL STORY]

Yesterday evening, around 11:00 p.m., Indiana State Police Radio Region 1 Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a possible impaired driver traveling northbound on Interstate … [FULL STORY]

The Carroll County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Carroll County: Katie McClain of Carroll … [FULL STORY]

The Clinton County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Clinton County: Brooklynn Morris of Clinton … [FULL STORY]

  INDIANAPOLIS—AAA projects 122.4 million Americans, 2.9 million of those Hoosiers, will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period … [FULL STORY]

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will be closed for the holiday season from Tuesday, December 24, 2025, through Thursday, January 2, 2026. During this … [FULL STORY]