The Frankfort Fire Department invites the community to their first-ever blessing ceremony, honoring their new Engine 3, on Thursday, April 16, at 5 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 1400 W. Barner Street in Frankfort. The ceremony will include a blessing of the truck by Pastor Kevin Alber, followed by a wash down with commemorative towels provided by the fire department. Once complete, guests will be invited to help push the truck by hand into its bay of the firehouse.

Join the Boone County Solid Waste Management District as they hold a county wide cleanup event. Get your team signed up. Forms available at https://boonecountysolidwaste.com/beautify-boone-county/

Love INC Boone County partners with New Hope Christian Church of Whitestown to provide a “Meat the Needs” Frozen Meat & Eggs Pantry for families in the community! Families can receive frozen meat as well as a dozen eggs to help stretch their grocery budget and put nourishing meals on the table. The church is located at 5780 S. Main Street, Whitestown and is open Tuesdays from 9AM–3PM. This program is by appointment only. Call (765) 482-6144.

Frances went to be with her savior on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 from her home in Lebanon, Indiana. Frances was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who always had a beautiful smile. Frances was the eldest daughter of Frank and Anna Catharine (Kincaid) Hiland who preceded her in death. She was a life-long resident of Boone County and was a graduate of Lebanon High School. Frances graduated from the Methodist School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and spent he

Robert L. “Bob” Hochstetler, 65, passed away at his home in Lebanon on Saturday April 4, 2026. He was born in Seymour, Indiana, on March 28, 1961. Bob graduated from Seymour High School in 1979 and received an associate’s degree from Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. On August 18, 2001, he married Kathryn Jean (Stone) Hochstetler in Brownsburg. She passed away on March 7, 2018. Bob, a retired UPS mail carrier, was passionate about restoring old cars, enjoyed hotrods and socializi

If you have diaper need, please join Mental Health America Boone County for one of their April diaper giveaways!

The Lebanon FFA Spring Plant Sale is May 7th thru the 9th! They will have beautiful annual flowers, veggie starts, and more to kick off your spring planting. Questions? Contact Mrs. Hannah McCain at mccainh@leb.k12.in.us

Lebanon Tech Time (Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) 4/21 Free independent instruction on how to use your SmartPhone, eReader, tablet, laptop or use one of our computers.  Work on your projects or pick from the instructor, Dave Rusie.  Call BCSSI for an appointment.   Senior Art Class (every Thursday of the month9:30am-12:00pm.)    4/23 Instructor Shirley Luttrell is happy to work with beginners, intermediate students and any medium, oils, acrylics or watercolors.  Cost is

April marks the 25th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), recognized nationwide through a campaign led by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center titled “Looking Back, Moving Forward.” For a quarter century, communities across the country have worked to promote prevention, accountability, and survivor support. According to the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, three in five Hoosier women (60%)

Brian Michael Medley, 53, passed away on March 26, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1973, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Linda Susan Medley and Jon Mark Medley. Brian grew up in Portage, Indiana, where he was actively involved in sports both through organized teams and countless neighborhood games. His love of sports continued throughout his life; he was an avid fan who enjoyed following teams, talking stats, and sharing in the excitement of the game with others, especially when

Do you have a legal question you’ve been putting off? This is a simple way to get answers in a one-on-one setting with no pressure. Appointments are available Tuesday, April 21.  Call 765-482-5220 to schedule.

The City of Frankfort, in collaboration with Day & Genda Funeral Home, invites the community to a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Veterans Memorial at the Clinton County Courthouse. This memorial service will honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great nation. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include a patriotic ceremony with the VFW and American Legion. Following the service, a complimentary

Lee M. Emmons, 73, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born June 3, 1952, the son of the late Frederick J. and Mary Katherine (Brunker) Emmons. On August 18, 1971, he was united in marriage to Donna K. (Wingate) Emmons in Dover Indiana. Lee was a 1970 graduate of Thorntown High School. He honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1971-73 with a year tour in Vietnam. For many years, Lee owned and ope

June A. Wilson, 98, passed away at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was born June 10, 1927, in Jamaica, Illinois in Vermilion County, a daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Philbeck and Luanie (Hale) Philbeck. June graduated from high school in Illinois. On August 15, 1952, she married Ollie Glenn Wilson in Lebanon. Ollie passed away on June 15, 2000. She was employed as a salesclerk at Walmart and devoted most of her life as a dedic

The City of Frankfort’s City Hall, Old Stoney, will host the annual National Day of Prayer service on May 7, 2026, beginning at 12 p.m., and the public is invited to join. The Clinton County Ministerial Association will conduct the service, providing an opportunity for community members, local leaders, elected officials, and clergy to come together to pray for the community, nation, and world.

Join the Frankfort Parks Department on April 25 to get the park spaces ready for the spring and summer. Bring your work gloves and a positive attitude, to help make the community greener!

Witham Health Services announced today the health system has executed a non-binding Letter of Intent to join Fort Wayne-based Parkview Health later this year. Parkview and Witham have recognized how the health systems together can advance local healthcare for the community. Both share a deep commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centered care and strengthening access to services in the communities they serve. Witham’s long-standing reputation, strong clinical perf

Make plans to visit a local Boone County library during the month of April and receive a reusable book tote, while supplies last!

Calling all those who need service hours or LOVE to help others! Are you needing service hours for school, work or just love to help others? If so, we would love to have our join the Boone County Extension Homemakers at one of our many events throughout the calendar year, each year. Visit the Google Form today at the link below to learn how you can help the BCEH this year! https://forms.gle/gBHcJxHcu7jB7kSL7

At the 3rd Annual State of Tourism, Discover Boone County shared new data showing major growth across 2024 and 2025. Visitor spending hit $80.7 million in 2024, making Boone County the 4th fastest-growing county for tourism in Indiana with even stronger momentum in 2025.  Here’s what that growth looks like: • Tourism is now the county’s 13th largest industry • 700+ local jobs supported and growing • 1.2 million overnight trips in the past year • Hotel demand is rising with mo