The Rossville Hornets defeated the Carroll Cougars 8-4 in the Hoosierland TV Baseball Game of the Week.
Rossville did its damage early, scoring four in the first, three in the second and one in the third.
Andrew Woolen and Zac Wainscott led the way with two hits apiece.
Levi Darnell had the Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union Play of the Game with a two-run double in the first inning.
Carroll’s Landon Hammond won The Farmers Bank Player of the Game, throwing four innings without giving up an earned run.
Watch the full broadcast by clicking below.
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WILO 96.9 FM / 1570 AM and Boone Best 102.7 are gearing up for a full season of racing excitement, combining live motorsports coverage with their annual summer ticket giveaway program.
Station officials have announced that Larry Gates has been selected as the winner of the WILO and Boone 102.7 Launch Summer Ticket Giveaway for the IMS Road Course event happening May 9, 2026, kicking off a season filled with opportunities for listeners to win access to major racing events.
Summer Ticket Giveaway Continues
The stations’ summer-long promotion continues to offer listeners chances to win tickets to major motorsports events, including the IMS Road Course, qualifying sessions, and the Indianapolis 500. Fans are encouraged to listen weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. during Matt Wilson’s morning show for upcoming chances to win.
The next round of giveaways will feature five pairs of qualification tickets, with drawings running from Thursday, May 7 through Wednesday, May 13. Listeners are encouraged to tune in daily for their chance to win.
2026 Live Racing Broadcast Schedule
In addition to the giveaway program, WILO and Boone 102.7 will air live coverage of a packed 2026 racing calendar, including:
- May 24, 2026 – 110th Indianapolis 500
- May 31, 2026 – Streets of Detroit
- June 7, 2026 – World Wide Technology Raceway (St. Louis)
- July 19, 2026 – Nashville Superspeedway
- July 25, 2026 – NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts race in Indianapolis
- July 26, 2026 – Brickyard 400
- August 23, 2026 – Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
- August 29, 2026 – Portland International Raceway
- September 6, 2026 – WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
Live Streaming Options
All programming can also be streamed live on Clinton County Daily News, Boone County Daily News, and Carroll County Daily News by clicking the “On the Radio – Listen Live” tab located along the top toolbar, or by selecting the right-side frequency bars labeled “Listen Live to WILO.”
Sponsors Support Full Season Coverage
The broadcast season is made possible with support from local and regional sponsors including Big O Tires, Marchand’s Window Tinting, Shoup’s Country Foods, Wampler’s Disposal Service & Recycling, Lehnen’s Furniture and Mattress, Culligan Water of Clinton and Boone Counties, City of Frankfort Community Development, City of Frankfort Parks Department, Jerry’s Body Shop, Esserman Tire / Best One, VFW Post 1110, and Martin Automotive Group.
WILO will continue to announce additional promotions, special programming, and giveaway opportunities throughout the summer as the racing season progresses.
]]>Janet Lee Douglass, 94, of Mulberry, passed away May 7, 2026 at Mulberry Health. She was born May 23, 1931 in Clinton County to Doyal & Mary (Wampler) Ostler. She married Norman Douglass on October 11, 1950 and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1997.
Janet attended Frankfort High School. She worked at Peter Paul from 1959-1969. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Janet is survived by sons, Patrick (Jennifer) Douglass of rural Frankfort, Ed (Deloris) McKinsey of Frankfort, 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and spouse she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ostler, and sisters, Sue Guntle and Ann McEwan.
Private burial will take place in Bunnell Cemetery. Clinton County Crematory and Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort are assisting the family. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.
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Rossville Consolidated School District is proud to announce that Rossville Middle/Senior High School teacher Jason Newhouser has been selected as the Ivy Tech Lafayette Campus recipient of the President’s Dual Credit Award for Excellence in Instruction.
This prestigious recognition honors dual credit instructors who exemplify outstanding teaching, demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, and advance Ivy Tech Community College’s mission. The award is presented annually at each campus to recognize instructors who typify excellence in instruction and have a positive impact on student learning.
Mr. Newhouser’s selection reflects his dedication to instructional excellence and his meaningful contributions to Rossville’s partnership with Ivy Tech. Through dual credit programming, Rossville students have access to rigorous, college-level coursework taught during the regular school day, allowing them to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously at no cost to families.
Rossville Schools has made dual credit opportunities a cornerstone of its academic programming. Students at Rossville Middle/Senior High School can earn significant college credit while still in high school, with opportunities totaling up to 30 college credits prior to graduation. Additionally, the district offers more than 120 college credits through Ivy Tech and Indiana College Core pathways, reinforcing its commitment to preparing students for success beyond high school.
“Mr. Newhouser’s recognition is a testament to his passion for teaching and his commitment to providing our students with high-quality, college-level learning experiences,” said Dr. Jim Hanna, Superintendent of Rossville Consolidated School District. “His work exemplifies the strength of our partnership with Ivy Tech and the opportunities we strive to create for all Rossville students.”
As a campus-level recipient, Mr. Newhouser is now eligible to be considered for the Statewide Dual Credit Award for Excellence in Instruction, which is presented annually to the instructor who best exemplifies excellence in teaching across all Ivy Tech campuses. The statewide award includes a commemorative medallion and represents the highest honor for dual credit instruction within the Ivy Tech system.
Rossville Consolidated School District congratulates Mr. Newhouser on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his continued dedication to students, instructional excellence, and expanding opportunities through dual credit education.
]]>Predators used Roblox and Discord to lure and kill Indiana native Hailey Buzbee — just one of many young victims ensnared on the platforms
Alleging that two companies have failed to employ sufficient protections against online predators, Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corp., maker of a massive online gaming platform, and Discord Inc., which operates a messaging app.
“These companies, which cater to kids and young individuals, know full well that numerous predatory sex criminals have used these platforms to contact and lure their victims,” Attorney General Rokita said. “And yet, they continue promoting themselves as safe for children. That is more than reckless. It’s a clear and ongoing violation of Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and we are working to hold them accountable to protect Hoosier families.”
One individual who used these platforms is the man who allegedly lured 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee away from her Fishers home in January this year. He interacted with Hailey via Roblox and Discord for months before her disappearance and death. Hailey is one of at least three Indiana girls who have been groomed or enticed away from their homes while using Roblox.
Similar tragic scenarios have played out across the country.
In 2019, a Florida man was arrested after law enforcement learned he was targeting 10- to 12-year-old children on Roblox, coaxing them onto Discord and then coercing them to send sexually explicit images of themselves.
Inn 2022, an Arizona man was arrested for kidnapping a 13-year-old boy he met on Roblox. According to police, the man sent sexual messages on Roblox before transitioning to a Discord chat, where the man arranged to pick up the boy.
In 2024, the FBI arrested a Michigan man and charged him with numerous crimes related to his sexual exploitation of possibly over 100 children. The man told law enforcement that he used Roblox to talk to others sexually, some of whom he allegedly knew were children, and then transitioned the conversations to Discord and coerced the children into sending nude images.
That’s just to name a few.
“This pattern has repeated itself time and time again,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We cannot stand idly by and allow it to continue.” Now facing intense public pressure, Roblox and Discord have said they are implementing new safety features — the effectiveness of which remains to be seen.
The lawsuit—linked here—primarily aims to secure injunctive and declaratory relief to prevent further harm on these platforms. It also seeks disgorgement of all money and benefits obtained from the unlawful, unfair, abusive and deceptive conduct. Further, it seeks civil penalties of up to $5,000 per knowing violation and reimbursement of the Attorney General’s investigative costs.
Hoosiers are encouraged to contact the Office of the Indiana Attorney General about any incidents they or loved ones encounter on these or similar platforms.
Consumers can file complaints about any illicit business practice or scam by visiting indianaconsumer.com or calling 1-800-382-5516.
]]>During this Foster Care Awareness month and building on Governor Braun’s expanded New Parent Leave policy for State of Indiana employees, Governor Braun today announced an update to Indiana’s New Parent Leave policy to ensure eligible state employees who welcome a child into their home through foster care can receive paid leave to care for the child.
Indiana’s New Parent Leave policy already provides paid leave for eligible state employees following the birth of a child or the placement of a child through adoption. The updated policy now extends that support to foster care placements, recognizing that foster parents need time to help children adjust, attend appointments, and build stability during this important transition.
“Indiana is leading the nation in family first policies, and today we’re extending our New Parent Leave for state employees to foster parents as well. This update makes sure Indiana’s New Parent Leave policy supports families who provide a safe family home for children who need it through foster care.” — Governor Mike Braun
This update is part of Governor Braun’s Family First Workplace initiative, which is focused on making Indiana a more supportive workplace for parents and families.
The policy also complements Governor Braun’s broader work to support Hoosier families, including expanding parental leave for state employees through Executive Order 25-34, making a recent $200 million investment to expand affordable child care, and signing HEA 1177 to strengthen Indiana’s employer child care tax credit so more businesses are incentivized to provide quality, on-site child care services.
Together, these efforts reflect the administration’s commitment to supporting parents, strengthening families, and making sure Indiana’s workplace policies meet the needs of Hoosier families.
]]>Clinton County, Indiana has been recognized as a state finalist in the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards for the SR 28 and County Road 800 W roundabout project.
The project was completed through a partnership involving Indiana Department of Transportation, Clinton County, Indiana, and BF&S Civil Engineers.
County officials recently celebrated the recognition alongside members of the project team, including Mark Chmeliwskyj, Mason Moberly, County Surveyor Dan Sheets, Commissioner Bert Weaver, Commissioner Kevin Myers, County Highway Superintendent Rick Campbell, and Highway Foreman Greg Smith.
The Engineering Excellence Awards, presented by the American Council of Engineering Companies, recognize outstanding engineering achievements and projects that demonstrate innovation, value, and positive community impact.
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The Delphi Preservation Society is calling on the community to help preserve one of the city’s most treasured historic landmarks through its “All Aboard! Save the Interurban” campaign.
The effort focuses on restoring Delphi’s historic Interurban Train Station, a structure that once served as a vital transportation hub connecting residents to surrounding communities during the early 1900s.
“More than a building, it’s a story worth saving,” the organization shared in a recent announcement promoting the campaign.
Before highways and automobiles became the primary means of travel, Indiana’s electric interurban railways connected towns and cities across the state. Delphi was served by the Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley interurban line, which linked the community with Logansport, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne from 1906 to 1932.
Construction of the Delphi station began in 1906 near Deer Creek, strategically located where the interurban line entered town. The station allowed passengers easy access to downtown businesses, homes, and workplaces, while a dedicated traction bridge carried the railway across the creek.
Today, the station stands as one of the last remaining reminders of Indiana’s interurban era, but preservation advocates say the historic structure is endangered and in need of community support.
The campaign is about more than restoring a building, organizers say. It is also about honoring Delphi’s history, preserving community identity, and creating a meaningful destination for future generations.
The Delphi Preservation Society envisions the restored station becoming a self-guided museum celebrating Indiana’s interurban railway history and the role it played in shaping local communities. Plans include historical exhibits, authentic artifacts, and educational displays designed to immerse visitors in early 20th-century transportation and daily life.
Community members are invited to learn more about the project and ways to help during a public event scheduled for May 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. Supporters are encouraged to donate, volunteer, and share information about the preservation effort.
“This is a chance to restore a piece of Delphi’s past,” organizers said, “and ensure its story continues for generations to come.”
]]>Carl Wayne Vandevender, 85, of rural Frankfort, passed away May 6, 2026 at Mulberry Health. He was born on February 25, 1941 in Frankfort, IN to WK Vandevender and Eileen (Shore) Vandevender. Eileen died when Carl was young and WK married Cleo Myers, who adopted and raised Carl. Carl was previously married to Carolyn Hendrickson Abbott and they later divorced.
Carl was a 1959 graduate and the last class to graduate from Kirklin High School. He was active in 4-H, and FFA at a young age and was active in Young Farmers in Kirklin. Carl was born into farming and remained a farmer in Clinton County until he retired. He could always be found in the shed working on something, which lead to his love for restoring and showing antique farm equipment.
He was a member of the Chapter #7 Indiana International Harvester Collectors Club. He was also a longtime member of the I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club Chapter 10. The club was able to purchase the Penfield grounds where Historic Farm Days is held. Prior to that, Historic Farm Days was held at Middlefork Forest Preserve. The club bought the school adjacent to the show grounds and kept adding land for the show to the point that it now owns more than 100 acres. Carl was active in the annual Historic Farms Days in Penfield, holding several offices. They created a trail extending back into the woods for golf carts and tractors to travel.
He was among the founding members of the Half Century of Progress Show. This show in Rantoul, IL, is the premier working vintage farm show in the United States. It is held the weekend before the Decatur Farm Progress Show. The Half Century of Progress allows visitors to experience what farming and agriculture was like 50 years ago and beyond with live demonstrations, attractions and fellowship. The family went to the 1206 Round Up in 2025.
Carl is survived by his Companion, Jackie Williman of Mulberry, IN, Daughters, Carla Kaelin of Waveland, IN, Beth Walker of Fort Myers, FL, Son, Todd Vandevender of Ashland, KY, grandchildren, William Kaelin, Nathan (Hayley) Kaelin, LeAnn (Josh) Predolich, Clayton Walker and Michael Burke, great-grandchildren, Liberty Owens, Kellan Kaelin, Jackson Kaelin and Autumn Kaelin, cousins, Jerry Shore and Joyce Jordan and extended family.
He was preceded in death by: parents, son-in-law: William Kaelin and cousin, Karen Larimore
Visitation will be held 11 a.m.-1p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to I & I Antique Tractor Club, 309 Busey St., Penfield, IL 61862. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence.
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