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Banderas Point Development Stalls: Funding Woes

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) — Developers behind the Banderas Point project, Good Oil Company, at Interstate 65 and State Road 28 are currently facing a financial setback according to Commissioners President Jordan Brewer, leading to a halt in activity at the site. The project reportedly lacks the necessary financial backing to proceed. According to… Keep Reading

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Ed Cripe Retires from FFD after 29 Years

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) – The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety officially acknowledged the retirement of Frankfort Fire Department employee Ed Cripe during its meeting on Monday evening. Cripe, an engineer at Station 2, concluded 29 years of service with the department. Chief Stidham presented the request for approval of Cripe’s retirement,… Keep Reading

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Frankfort’s 9/11 Memorial Walk to Honor Fallen Firefighters

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) — The Frankfort Board of Public Works and Safety has approved plans for a “9/11 Memorial Walk” to be organized by the local firefighters’ union on September 11th. The event aims to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The memorial walk, proposed by the… Keep Reading

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Frankfort Welcomes Newest Police Hire

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 27, 2025) — The Frankfort Police Department officially welcomed a new officer, Kelli Sells, to its ranks, with her hiring approved by the Board of Public Works and Safety and an effective start date of September 1, 2025. Sells, badge number 334, was sworn into her position by Mayor Judy Sheets during… Keep Reading

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Stitzel Talks Moratorium on Battery Farms and Wind Turbines, Upcoming Data Center Public Hearing

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (August 26, 2025) — Clinton County has enacted a moratorium on new battery energy storage system (BESS) developments, commonly known as battery farms, to allow officials time to draft specific zoning ordinances for the emerging technology. The measure is designed to create a regulatory framework for these facilities, not to block their… Keep Reading

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Frankfort Fire Department’s Excellence Leads to Significant Insurance Savings for Homeowners

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 26, 2025) — Homeowners within the Frankfort Fire Department’s coverage area are experiencing significant savings on their insurance premiums, a direct result of the department’s superior performance. The Frankfort Fire Department has achieved a category 4 protection class rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), an evaluation that directly influences insurance costs.… Keep Reading

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Tipton County Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Rokita, Kelly Case

TIPTON, Ind. (August 25, 2025) – A hearing took place on August 21 in front of Tipton Judge Thomas Lett to consider a motion for summary judgment and to strike evidence filed by the State of Indiana against Clinton County Sheriff Richard Kelly, his wife Ashley Kelly, and their LLC, Leonne, regarding alleged misappropriation of… Keep Reading

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Developer of Data Center Files Petition with Area Plan Commission, Hearing Set for September 2

ROSSVILLE, Ind. (August 14, 2025) – Clinton County Commissioner Jordan Brewer addressed a community meeting in Rossville Thursday evening, offering insights into the proposed data center project and engaging residents on broader issues of economic development, water resources, and public participation. The “Convo with a Commish” event, a format designed for open dialogue, saw the… Keep Reading

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Commissioner Weaver: ‘We Don’t Know When We’re Moving’ to the Annex

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (August 12, 2025) – Clinton County Commissioners are grappling with significant delays and a host of unresolved issues concerning the county’s new annex building, according to comments made during today’s Clinton County Council meeting. Commissioner Bert Weaver took to the microphone during the commissioners report portion and delivered the news, “we don’t… Keep Reading

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Mayor’s Budget: ‘Doable’ or ‘Unsustainable’?

FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 12, 2025) – Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets said Monday night that she has a “doable budget” for the city in 2026. Council member Eric Woods called her spending plan “unsustainable” after 2027, with the cash reserve potentially dropping to 12% by 2027 and becoming negative by 2028. The mayor’s comments were made… Keep Reading

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