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City of Frankfort Street Projects Scheduled to Begin August 18

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The first of several road improvement projects in the city of Frankfort will begin next week. Four streets have been designated to receive a treatment called Reclamite™. This penetrating maltene replacement technology process is designed to extend the life of newly constructed pavement, and for corrective maintenance on deteriorated pavements to preserve roads in their current condition, delaying deterioration and more costly treatments.

An applicator truck sprays the Reclamite ™ on the asphalt surface. The emulsion goes down pink and penetrates into the asphalt and changes color in about 15-30 minutes depending on temperature and other factors. A light coating of sand is then applied to absorb any material left-over and reduce tracking of the material. Although odorless, during the application process, pets and children should not be allowed on the street.

The Reclamite™ project is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, between 7 am and 5 pm. Streets impacted by this project include:

• Maish Road from Wabash Street to Washington Avenue
• Maiden Lane from Hoke Avenue to Williams Road
• Main Street from Washington Street to Wesley Manor
• Barner Street from Jackson Street to Morris Street

Door hangers will be used to notify any residents impacted by the rejuvenation work. Traffic and all parked vehicles must be off the scheduled roadway by 7:00 am. The roadway will be closed while the treatment is being applied. In the event of bad weather, the road treatment will be postponed until Wednesday, August 19.

Clinton County Receives $3 Million Investment From Department of Commerce

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“It’s exciting news,” said Shan Sheridan the head of Clinton County Economic Development.

Sheridan had foreshadowed the announcement of the $3 million federal grant from the Economic Development Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, during the Monday, August 10, 2020, Frankfort City Council meeting.

He was waiting on the official announcement and this afternoon, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, it happened.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to Clinton County, Indiana, to make wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support business growth throughout the region. The EDA grant, to be matched with $5.1 million in local funds, is expected to create 150 jobs, retain 650 jobs, and generate $37 million in private investment.

Sheridan explained why this grant was able to be awarded to Clinton County.

“We have been part of the regional partnership (North Central Indiana Regional Partnership) for about 13 years, since 2007,” said Sheridan.

He continued, “the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy was created in 2015. The only reason that we could receive that grant, which is going to be the wastewater infrastructure project to I-65, is because of the comprehensive economic development strategy that we’re part of.”

The Region consists of six counties; Fulton, Howard, Cass, Tipton, Clinton, and Miami.

The award announced today is the largest ever awarded to a member of the Regional Partnership and the first ever awarded by the EDA in Clinton County.

“It will be the largest grant that our Region has received. It is also the largest grant that Clinton County has received, actually the only grant that Clinton County has ever received from EDA,” Sheridan added.

Sheridan told the Council members the cost for Clinton County residents to be part of the Regional association is approximately 77 cents per residents with the cost shared between the City of Frankfort and County. That cost equates to around $26,000 per year.

“We have broken it down to 77 cents per constituent every year based upon a little under 34,000 County members. The County pays $13,000 and the City pays $13,000,” Sheridan explained.

“President Trump is working diligently every day to improve our country’s infrastructure so communities can facilitate job creation and success,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “This new and reliable wastewater system will provide Clinton County with the necessary infrastructure to attract new businesses and accelerate economic growth.”

“Working with communities and regions to support their locally-driven strategies to provide businesses with the necessary infrastructure to grow and thrive is a major focus for EDA,” said Dana Gartzke, Performing the Delegated Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “We are pleased to support Clinton County’s efforts to increase the capacity of their water infrastructure to support economic expansion.”

“This investment in strengthening our wastewater facilities will create jobs, promote businesses, and help the Clinton County community succeed,” said Governor Eric Holcomb. “This project is a great example of how government and business work together to get the job done.”

Community Schools of Frankfort Announces An Additional Employee Has Tested Positive for COVID-19

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The Community Schools of Frankfort announced today Tuesday, August 11, 2020, an additional employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

This is the 1st COVID-19 positive test to have taken place since CSF started the 2020-2021 school year on Thursday, August 6, 2020, according to CSF Assistant Superintendent Joel McKinney.

Below is the press release in full:

“A Community Schools of Frankfort employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not been at work this week. The County Health Department has been notified and is working with school officials on contact tracing. Everyone who was in close contact with the infected staff member has been notified and informed what they need to do. Close contacts will be quarantined for 14 days. Cleaning and sanitizing protocols have been implemented.”

Big Ten Postpones Fall Sports Due to COVID-19

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The Big Ten Conference announced the postponement of the 2020-21 fall sports season, including all regular-season contests and Big Ten Championships and Tournaments, due to ongoing health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In making its decision, which was based on multiple factors, the Big Ten Conference relied on the medical advice and counsel of the Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee.

“Our primary responsibility is to make the best possible decisions in the interest of our students, faculty and staff,” said Morton Schapiro, Chair of the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors and Northwestern University President.

“The mental and physical health and welfare of our student-athletes has been at the center of every decision we have made regarding the ability to proceed forward,” said Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. “As time progressed and after hours of discussion with our Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee, it became abundantly clear that there was too much uncertainty regarding potential medical risks to allow our student-athletes to compete this fall.

“We know how significant the student-athlete experience can be in shaping the future of the talented young women and men who compete in the Big Ten Conference. Although that knowledge made this a painstaking decision, it did not make it difficult. While I know our decision today will be disappointing in many ways for our thousands of student-athletes and their families, I am heartened and inspired by their resilience, their insightful and discerning thoughts, and their participation through our conversations to this point. Everyone associated with the Big Ten Conference and its member institutions is committed to getting everyone back to competition as soon as it is safe to do so.”

The fall sports included in this announcement are men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball. The Big Ten Conference will continue to evaluate a number of options regarding these sports, including the possibility of competition in the spring. Decisions regarding winter and spring sports will also continue to be evaluated.

The Big Ten Conference is proud of its 14 world-class research institutions and has leveraged their resources and expertise to address this pandemic over the past five months. The Big Ten Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Big Ten Sports Medicine Committee have engaged in extensive research and sharing of materials and conversations with federal, state and local government agencies, and professional and international sports organizations in order to track and better understand the daily updates surrounding this pandemic. Their advice and counsel have been invaluable as they have worked tirelessly over the past several months in their efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for athletics.

The Big Ten Conference will continue to work with medical experts and governmental authorities to gather additional information, evaluate emerging data and technologies, and monitor developments regarding the pandemic to make the best decisions possible for the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes.

Sheriff Kelly Ready For Deputies To Serve As School Resource Officers

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As the 2020-2021 school year opens, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office is ready to have deputies serve as School Resource Officers, SRO.

“We are going to work with both schools, Clinton Central and Clinton Prairie, to find the best way for our officers to be in those schools,” said Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly. “We will follow all PPE requirements from gloves, masks, and sanitizer and it is something important for us to continue to do.”

Sheriff Kelly stated the officers are planning to be there.

“So our officers are planning on it and we’re going to move forward with the school year and we will be there.”

The other county schools, Community Schools of Frankfort and Rossville, utilize other personnel for SRO. CSF has a City of Frankfort police officer in each of its buildings while Rossville has its own school district police department.

Tonight, July 14: City of Frankfort To Hold 1st of 6 Meetings Of Proposed Annexation of Jefferson to I-65

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Tonight, July 14, 2020, the City of Frankfort will host the first of a series of public meetings to discuss the proposed annexation of State Road 28 West and answer questions from the public.

Anyone with questions regarding the proposed annexation is encouraged to attend. There are a total of 6 public meetings scheduled as required by Indiana law.

The City is requesting that anyone attending these meetings wear a face mask.
Meetings will be held at the following locations on the dates and times noted:

• 7/14/2020 – Frankfort Neighborhood Center, 259 S. Third St, Frankfort @ 6pm
• 7/16/2020 – Community Schools of Frankfort, 2400 E Wabash St, Frankfort @ 10am
• 7/20/2020 – Frankfort Public Library, 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort @ 6am
• 7/23/2020 – Frankfort Neighborhood Center, 259 S Third St, Frankfort @ 10am
• 7/28/2020 – Frankfort Public Library, 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort @ 6pm
• 7/30/2020 – Frankfort Municipal Utilities, 1000 Washington Ave, Frankfort @ 10am

City officials may impose reasonable restrictions on the number of attendees to control audience density in consideration of the existing COVID-19 national emergency. Members of the public can view the meeting live via the City of Frankfort YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCym71Fy2wWAOJJcopEG6nNA.

Questions may also be submitted by e-mailing the Community Development Director at info@frankfort-in.gov or by mail to 301 E. Clinton Street, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Below are maps of the proposed annexation area.

Proposed Annexation by City of Frankfort Map 1

 

Proposed Annexation by City of Frankfort Map 2

City of West Lafayette Makes Wearing Masks Mandatory

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West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis signed an executive order today, July 13, 2020, making the wearing of masks mandatory in the city of West Lafayette.

The failure to comply the with the executive order is punishable by a fine.

First offense offenders will be fined $100 with each subsequent offense resulting in a $250 fine.

To read the full executive order click below:
https://www.westlafayette.in.gov/egov/documents/1594660811_32955.pdf

KOI Drag Racing Tonight: Saturday, July 11th At The Clinton County Fairgrounds

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KOI Drag Racing will be at The Clinton County Indiana Fairgrounds for the first of two nights in a row for heads up side by side drag racing on Saturday, July the 11th.

They will have classes for everything and anyone, for a list of classes please go to www.koidragracing.com.

Entry fees for the classes are $20.00 each for diesel trucks and all other classes are $10.00 each with 100 percent payback in the classes.

Registration and practice will start at 5:00 pm and eliminations will start at 7:00 pm, so get those bikes, atvs, side by sides, cars and trucks ready for a big night of racing.

If you have any questions about anything please go to the website or call Lewis at 859-576-7380.

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