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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Clinton Central Showcases Early Learning Gains, New Gym Upgrades on Local Radio

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar
Clinton Central administrators highlighted new early learning options, rising test scores and upgraded athletic facilities during a recent appearance on WILO and Boone 102.7 FM’s … [FULL STORY]
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This Saturday and Sunday—-Camp Cullom Pancake Breakfast This Weekend March 14–15 with Syrup Made at Camp Cullom

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar
Camp Cullom’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Trail Vendors Market will return this weekend, March 14–15, offering North Central Indiana families a chance to watch … [FULL STORY]
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From Boeing to the Bears: Indiana Gains as Illinois’ Big Names Exit Poor Business Climate

March 13, 2026 Russ Kaspar
As Bears Look to Indiana, Illinois Faces a Growing “Exit” Story Illinois could soon lose more than just football games to its neighbors. As the … [FULL STORY]
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Winning Has a Price: From Comfort Zone to Campaign Trail, Clinton County Republicans Push for Stronger Voice in 2026

March 12, 2026 Russ Kaspar
Clinton County Republicans used their 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday night to roll out a more assertive primary endorsement strategy and to urge local Republicans … [FULL STORY]
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Meridian Health Expands School-Based Health Care for Frankfort, Clinton County

March 12, 2026 Russ Kaspar
Meridian Health Services is expanding access to medical and behavioral health care for Frankfort students, school staff, and Clinton County residents through a school-based clinic … [FULL STORY]
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Saving the Barn in Thorntown: Fundraiser Aims to Save Thorntown’s Historic Gillan Barn May 2

March 11, 2026 Russ Kaspar
The Thorntown Heritage Museum’s century-old Gillan Barn is closer to rescue after raising more than $35,000, and organizers are turning to the community to close … [FULL STORY]
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Clinton County Health Department Expands Online Access, Outreach in 2026

March 11, 2026 Russ Kaspar
Clinton County residents will soon have new, easier ways to access birth records and other public health services as the county health department expands online … [FULL STORY]
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Delphi Mayor: State Road 25 Bridge Detour, Popular Festivals, New Housing Projects Highlight Busy Summer in Delphi

March 10, 2026 Russ Kaspar
State Road 25 bridge detour through fall, new housing projects and popular festivals highlight a busy 2026 in Delphi.  Delphi Mayor Kamron Yates says the … [FULL STORY]
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United Way Campaign Falls $96,000 Short as Need Grows in Clinton County

March 9, 2026 Russ Kaspar
United Way for Clinton County’s 2024-25 fundraising campaign fell well short of its goal, forcing local nonprofits to brace for tighter budgets even as community … [FULL STORY]
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‘One Application, Many Opportunities’: 229 Local Seniors Seek Community Foundation Scholarships

March 8, 2026 Russ Kaspar
The Community Foundation serving Howard, Clinton and Carroll counties has closed both its spring scholarship and grant cycles, triggering weeks of review work by local … [FULL STORY]

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    Kathaleen S. Meiers

    May 5, 2026
    Kathaleen Susan (Zook) Meiers, 74, of Frankfort, passed away May 3, 2026 at her home.  She was born November 16, 1951 in Huntington Park, California to James Garfield & Vivian Rose (Chadwick) Zook.  She married ... [FULL STORY]
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    Ronald Eugene Coonrod

    May 5, 2026
    Ronald Eugene Coonrod, 78, of rural Michigantown, passed away May 5, 2026 at Witham Memorial Hospital, Lebanon, IN.  He was born August 4, 1947 in Clinton County, IN to Wayne & Frona Olene (Evans) Coonrod.  ... [FULL STORY]
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    Mark Padron

    May 4, 2026
    Mark Padron, 61, of rural Michigantown, IN, passed May 2, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 8, 1965 in Tampa, FL to Charles Padron and Rosalie “Lilly” (Parrado) Padron.  He ... [FULL STORY]
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    James P. Chaney

    May 4, 2026
    James P. Chaney, 91, of rural Frankfort, passed away May 1, 2026 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette.  He was born August 5, 1934 in Tippecanoe County to John L. & Betty E. (Todd) Chaney.  ... [FULL STORY]
  • Porter Deon Shelton Jr.

    May 2, 2026
    Porter Deon Shelton Jr., age 48, of Frankfort, passed away on April 30, 2026, at IU Arnett in Lafayette. He was born on April 27, 1978, in Frankfort to Porter Shelton Sr. and Vonita Melton. ... [FULL STORY]
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