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Greg Miller Sworn In As New Member Of Frankfort Board Of Works

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Mayor Judy Sheets performed the swearing-in of Greg Miller to the Frankfort Board of Works today, Monday, June 1, 2020.

Miller replaces board member Mark Mitchell who submitted his resignation effective May 31, 2020, due to moving outside the city limits of Frankfort. Miller will also replace Mitchell on the Frankfort Redevelopment Authority board.

“According to state statute he [Mitchell] cannot continue to serve on the Board of Works,” said Mayor Sheets. “I knew at the time of appointing him, he and his wife were in the process of building a home outside the city, but I wanted to get his expertise and knowledge for the first three months I had in office.”

“I am excited. I think Greg Miller is going to do a great job for me,” continued Mayor Sheets.

Miller brings 36-years of city experience to the position. He currently is a Frankfort firefighter and director of the Clinton County EMS.

“I am looking forward to the challenges,” said Miller. “Frankfort is my hometown. I have worked my career here, I’ll die here.”

“I love the community and there is so much going on and it’s an opportunity to help payback.”

Miller said he is ready to help the citizens understand the decisions that are made and provide guidance to Mayor Sheets.

“The years of experience and the opportunities to have situations arise, we don’t always have a direct answer for them, but to work things out or to find a resolution for the public is something I have with working for the fire department.”

The next regular meeting of the Frankfort Board of Works is Monday, June 8, 2020, at 5 pm.

Clinton County and Local Communities Eligible For More Than $1.7 Million To Cover COVID-19 Related Expenses

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Clinton County and local communities are eligible for more than $1.7 million to cover COVID-19-related expenses through the federal stimulus package, according to Indiana State Reps. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo).

Clinton County is eligible for $1,046,311 in reimbursement funding. In addition, these communities are eligible to receive the following amounts:

Colfax $21,769;
Frankfort $513,617;
Kirklin $24,819;
Michigantown $14,697;
Mulberry $39,678; and
Rossville $52,591.

“It was critical for communities to act swiftly to fight this virus and protect the public, but these efforts drained many resources and took a toll on budgets,” VanNatter said. “Indiana directed federal stimulus dollars to help local governments bounce back by helping to cover some of their costs.”

Indiana allocated $300 million in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economics Security Act to counties and communities for reimbursement of expenditures related to the pandemic. Lehe said the funding, allocated based on population, cannot be used to replace lost tax revenue.

“Communities across our state are having to bear many unexpected expenses to fight this pandemic,” Lehe said. “Our hope is this funding will provide some relief as local governments navigate this situation.”

VanNatter said the Indiana Finance Authority is in charge of implementing guidelines on how each county, city and town can use the funding, as well as compiling reimbursement requests through accepted documentation including invoices. Visit in.gov/ifa for more information.

State Rep. Don Lehe (R-Brookston) represents House District 25, which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Tippecanoe and White counties.

State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38, which includes portions of Carroll, Cass, Howard and Clinton counties.

Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Frankfort

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The Clinton County Health Department is reminding residents of Clinton County there is a free COVID-19 test center open at the Frankfort High School.

If you need to be tested, come get tested. There are plenty of testing slots open for today Friday, May 29, 2020. Testing is open until 8pm.

If you are a first responder/healthcare worker, have symptoms, do not have symptoms, were exposed to a COVID positive person, pregnant, need to get tested to return to work, were positive and need to be retested, in a high-risk group or have an underlying health condition. Come get tested TODAY. If you have an appt already it is less than 10 mins and you are done.

The free testing is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm.

They are now taking walk-ins. However, if you prefer to have an appointment, please call (888) 634-1116 to set that up or visit the following site to schedule an appointment:

https://lhi.care/covidtesting

Gina Brettnacher Caucused In As New Clinton County Treasurer

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The Clinton County Republican caucus met Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center to caucus to fill the vacant Clinton County Treasurer seat.

The seat became vacant after Carol Bartley resigned the position after being caucused in to fill the City of Frankfort Clerk-Treasurer position.

Gina Bretnacher garnered the votes necessary to become Clinton County Treasurer. Ted Harris was the other candidate seeking to fill the vacancy.

C & R Catering Honors Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and Frankfort Police Department

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Local law enforcement agencies were honored today by a local catering firm, C & R Catering from Jefferson, with complimentary meals consisting of homemade chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, and buttered corn.

“They do so much for us, I wanted to say thank you,” said Rodney Mounts owner of C & R Catering.

In all 93 meals were delivered. The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office received 65 meals and the Frankfort Police Department received 28 meals.

Assisting Rodney today was J & T Cleaning and Connecting Point Church.

Frankfort Parks Department Developing Plans To Safely Reopen Park Facilities In Three-Stages

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Frankfort Parks Department is developing plans to safely reopen park facilities. In accordance with Governor Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana Plan, all city playgrounds, Skateboard Park, and basketball courts will reopen to the public on Sunday, May 24. Picnic shelters and public restrooms are scheduled to open on May 24 as well.

Parks Department Superintendent Bart Kraning confirmed that measures will be taken to clean playground equipment prior to May 24 but says, “Once the playground equipment has been cleaned and opened to the public we will rely on parents and guardians to plan an active role in cleaning equipment before use. We will have signs in place to remind the community that equipment should be used ‘at your own risk’.”

Other reopening plans announced by the parks department include:

• Neighborhood Center is currently open to reservations of 25 people or less. Starting May 24 this number will increase to 100 people or less. Reservations of 250 or less will be accepted starting June 14. Reservations can be made by calling (765) 659-3422.

• Park shelters will be available for rent beginning May 24 with a limit of 100 people or less. Reservations can be made by calling (765) 659-3422.

• The aviary and petting zoo will open on June 14.

Residents are reminded to observe the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines when visiting any park. Social distancing of at least 6 feet from anyone outside your household should be observed, protective face coverings should be worn, and frequent hand washing should be practiced. The city plan to reopen park facilities is subject to change based on the guidance of city leaders and the Clinton County Health Department.

Free COVID-19 Testing In Frankfort, Begins May 13th

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An ISDH/Optum Covid-19 Testing Site will begin operating on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, from 8:00am-8:00pm. The testing will run Monday – Friday for the next several weeks and continue with the 8:00am-8:00pm times. The location of the test site will be at the Frankfort High School located at 1 South Maish Rd, Frankfort.

Testing Criteria: Individuals who are symptomatic for COVID-19 or close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 positive patients when it is imperative that the contact continues to work and/or have close contact with at-risk populations.

Hoosiers will not be charged for testing and insurance is not required. If you have private health insurance, please bring that information with you.

You MUST register at: https://lhi.care/covidtesting or by telephone at: 888-634-1116.

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