Articles by Russ Kaspar

FRANKFORT – What began with a simple question — “why can’t we give it all away?” — has grown into a multi‑county nonprofit that now … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets says the city’s newest fire engine is paid for in full, even as looming changes in state tax law and rising … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Uitts used a recent appearance on WILO’s “Party Line” program to update residents on the city’s newest fire engine, … [FULL STORY]

An Indiana State Police investigative affidavit filed April 9, 2026 alleges that Indiana State Trooper Ashley Kelly, who has been on full disability status since … [FULL STORY]

Clinton County Sheriff Richard L. Kelly and his wife, Ashley Kelly, are both scheduled to face a Clinton County jury this spring on separate criminal … [FULL STORY]

Pat Day, a long-time Frankfort area resident, Frankfort area funeral director and community volunteer, has been elected secretary-treasurer of the 2026–2027 Indiana Funeral Directors Association … [FULL STORY]

Rossville Schools leaders say growing numbers of families from surrounding districts are choosing the small, STEM‑focused Clinton County school system, even as new state testing … [FULL STORY]

Several area congregations are joining together this Easter season for two special community worship gatherings celebrating Palm Sunday and Good Friday in Frankfort.  The Attendees … [FULL STORY]

Frankfort Main Street Executive Director Kim Stevens will ask the Frankfort Redevelopment Commission today (Thursday) to approve two new grant programs that could offer up … [FULL STORY]

A Former state senator says Indiana still not ready for next pandemic and calls for local ‘after-action’ planning. Former Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt told … [FULL STORY]

How to Read the Sky: Key Lessons to help you read the weather:  Renee Crick, Emergency Operations Director for Clinton County Central Dispatch and EMA … [FULL STORY]

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor plans to maintain and grow its presence in Frankfort and Clinton County, even as recent … [FULL STORY]

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]

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]

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]

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]