CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly announced to members of the Clinton County Council on Tuesday he has placed a freeze on hiring new merit deputies and correctional officers pending the County Commissioners action on a planned revised nepotism ordinance that would remove his wife, Ashley Kelly, as jail matron. “The pause… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Frankfort Police Chief Scott Shoemaker presented to the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Monday personnel changes; a new officer, a promotion and a retirement all were approved by the BOW. New Officer Matt Henley was approved to replace Jim Skinner who retired on July 31st. Henley is a graduate… Keep Reading
Frankfort, Ind. – The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety approved Police Chief Scott Shoemaker’s reorganization plans at its July 25 meeting. Leading the changes was the announcement Mayor Judy Sheets promoted Captain Cesar Muñoz to become the next Deputy Chief of Police. Captain Muñoz has been a member of the Frankfort Police Department… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – The Frankfort City Council took its first formal step towards implementing automated trash collection at the Monday meeting with passing on first-reading an amendment to an ordinance regarding trash collection and disposal. The council set November 1st as the implementation date after asking Jason Forsythe, street superintendent, for his recommendation. The city… Keep Reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A house exploded Wednesday afternoon in Evansville that killed 3 and left 39 houses in the area damaged. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. A nearby security camera caught the moment of the explosion. Warning: the video contains graphic content. Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind, – The Frankfort School Board took a step towards updating the district attendance policy at its Tuesday meeting by approving the High School and Elementary schools (Blue Ridge, Green Meadows and Suncrest) attendance policies, while the Middle School had not yet submitted its plan. The Middle School plan should be ready at the… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Residents in District 6 of the Community Schools of Frankfort have a new representative on the school board, Joel Tatum. He was sworn-in at the beginning of the Tuesday evening board meeting; he replaces Barb Gerald. Tatum, owner of A & J’s Lawn Equipment in Frankfort, said he applied for the vacant… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Work at the intersection of Hoke and Walnut Avenue, known as the “jog” on State Road 28, came to a stop on Tuesday due to rain overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. The necessary underground infrastructure improvements are part of the INDOT State Road 28 project. Frankfort street superintendent Jason Forsythe provided an… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. – Mary Lynn Peter saw something missing in Frankfort – specifically in the downtown area – a farmer’s market. She received approval from the Frankfort Board of Works at its meeting on Monday after asking for feedback on local Facebook groups and presenting to the board her findings. The first farmer’s market will… Keep Reading
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – As the State of Indiana aquifer study has quickly transformed from study phase to test drilling in a southwest portion of the county, the Clinton County Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of outside legal counsel at its July 18 meeting to understand and protect, if necessary, a county asset –… Keep Reading
