Russ Kaspar

Six New Habitat Homes Open for Applications in Frankfort’s North Meadows and Baldwin Court

March 23, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette is offering six newly built, two‑story homes in Frankfort’s North Meadows and Baldwin Court subdivision to qualifying families, with organizers … [FULL STORY]

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]

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]

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]

Russiaville Lions Club Spring Fish Fry Saturday March 21 from 4PM to 7PM

March 16, 2026 Russ Kaspar

This coming Saturday, March 21 is the annual Spring Fish Fry for the Russiaville Lions Club, 555 North Liberty Street, from 4pm to 7PM. It … [FULL STORY]

From 911 Console to EMA: Crick Shares How Clinton County Braces for Storms

March 16, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Clinton County Emergency Operations Director and 911 Central Dispatch head Renee Crick is urging residents to add old‑school tools like solar crank and NOAA weather … [FULL STORY]

Pancakes with a Purpose: Maple Syrup Festival Fuels Fun and Fundraising at Camp Cullom: Watch Video

March 15, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Camp Cullom’s annual Maple Syrup Festival brought the sights, sounds, and smells of spring to life this weekend as families from North-Central Indiana gathered northwest … [FULL STORY]

Scout’s Eagle Project to Block Headlights, Boost Security at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Ethan Meredith, a local Eagle Scout candidate is building a 40-foot, light-blocking security gate for Camp Cullom’s entrance as his capstone project and received strong … [FULL STORY]

Mayor Sheets Previews State of the City, Spring Cleanup and New Growth

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets used a Friday appearance on WILO/Boone 102.7 FM’s “Party Line” to preview her March 31 State of the City address, and … [FULL STORY]

Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Banners Return to Honor Local Heroes

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar

The Rotary Club of Frankfort is once again filling the downtown skyline with reminders of local pride and service. Beginning March 24, residents can sponsor … [FULL STORY]

Articles by Russ Kaspar

Six New Habitat Homes Open for Applications in Frankfort’s North Meadows and Baldwin Court

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

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

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

Russiaville Lions Club Spring Fish Fry Saturday March 21 from 4PM to 7PM

From 911 Console to EMA: Crick Shares How Clinton County Braces for Storms

Pancakes with a Purpose: Maple Syrup Festival Fuels Fun and Fundraising at Camp Cullom: Watch Video

Scout’s Eagle Project to Block Headlights, Boost Security at Camp Cullom and Prairie Grass Observatory

Mayor Sheets Previews State of the City, Spring Cleanup and New Growth

Rotary’s “Service Above Self” Banners Return to Honor Local Heroes

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