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
FRANKFORT, Ind. (August 4, 2025) — The Frankfort Utility Service Board is advancing discussions for a new, sizable industrial development slated for an area south of NHK, near I-65 and State Road 28, while also actively working to counter what board members describe as “misrepresented facts” circulating on social media regarding the city’s water capacity… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 30, 2025) — The splash pad at Prairie Creek Park has experienced recent operational issues, including a significant incident where a filter “blew up” on a worker, prompting officials to remind the public that bringing animals, such as chickens, to the park’s water feature is prohibited. The incident occurred about a week… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 30, 2025) – Frankfort’s Third Street Park is set to receive significant upgrades, including new playground equipment and a revamped northern section, as discussed during the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Monday. City officials conveyed excitement for the project, noting that new equipment is expected to arrive within two… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 30, 2025) – The Frankfort Fire Department has promoted Jeff Moore to the rank of lieutenant, a decision ratified by the Board of Public Works and Safety during its meeting on Monday. Chief Matt Stidham announced Moore’s selection, highlighting his extensive experience and leadership within the department. Chief Stidham stated that Moore’s… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 30, 2025) – The Frankfort Fire Department has officially welcomed Raphael Eduardo “Eddie” Morales as its newest firefighter, marking a significant milestone as the department’s first known bilingual firefighter. His hiring was ratified by the Board of Public Works and Safety during its Monday meeting. Fire Chief Matt Stidham presented Morales to… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 24, 2025) – The City of Frankfort marked a monumental moment for its public safety today with a ceremonial groundbreaking for Fire Station 4, the first new fire station constructed in the city in 57 years. The last similar event was the opening of the fire headquarters in 1968, while Stations 2… Keep Reading
KIRKLIN, Ind. – A proposed data center was a topic of discussion at the Kirklin Community Center Tuesday evening during a “Coffee with the Commish” hosted by Clinton County Commissioner President Jordan Brewer. Brewer first learned about the data center project at the end of May during a Partners in Progress (PIP) meeting, a key… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 22, 2025) – Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets confirmed the proposed data center project remains in its preliminary stages, with the city actively conducting “due diligence” to assess its potential impact on the community. Sheets emphasized that despite public speculation, no official agreements or paperwork for annexation have been presented to the City… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (July 19, 2025) – The Frankfort Utility Service Board (USB) has given its approval to a non-binding “will serve” letter for a prospective large data center, signaling the municipal utility’s capability and willingness to provide up to 300 megawatts of electrical capacity to the site. The vote took place during a May 19,… Keep Reading
