Miss Clinton County, Bailey Blacker , will proudly represent Clinton County this weekend as she competes in the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest . The competition brings together outstanding young women from across the state, each showcasing leadership, communication skills, poise, and dedication to service. Preliminary competitions will take place Saturday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. , with the finals scheduled for Sunday, January 4th at 1:00 p.m.  The pageant will be held at

Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 30 Lebanon at New Castle, 7:30 pm Boys Basketball Monday, Dec. 29 Winamac 47, Frankfort 33 Rossville 70, North Newton 27 Rossville 56, Winamac 43, OT Tuesday, Dec. 30 Frankfort vs. North Newton, 10 am, Delphi Rossville vs. Taylor, 8 pm, Delphi

You can Start 2026 off right by joining Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets for the first "Muffins with the Mayor" on Tuesday, January 13th! You can meet the Mayor at the Frankfort Community Public Library in Harry’s Coffee Shop at 9:00 AM

Miss Boone County Ella Shepherd will be competing this weekend at the Indiana State Fair Queen contest. Preliminaries will be Saturday, January 3rd at 5pm. Finals will be held Sunday, January 4th at 1pm. The pageant will be held in the Corteva Coliseum  at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. We wish Ella Shepherd  the very best as she takes the state stage and represents Boone County  with poise, confidence, and excellence.

INDOT maintenance crews will be out this evening on I-65 between State Road 38 and S.R. 47 patching potholes. Expect intermediate lane closures lasting through tonight, weather-permitting.

The City of Frankfort, Indiana  trash services & recycling services will not run on December 31st or January 1st. There will be a double trash pickup on Friday for Thursday and Friday's routes. Please make sure your trash cart(s) are out by 7:00am to ensure pickup on Friday.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) awarded the Boone County Highway Department a Community Crossing Matching Grant for improvements of local roads and bridges. Boone County will use its’ share to repair two bridges. Structures over Smith and Dixon ditches will get the attention that they need. Both projects are anticipated to be completed during the 2026 construction season.

Girls Basketball Saturday, Dec. 27 Greenfield 51, Lebanon 37 Alexandria 64, Clinton Central 37 Lowell 51, Sheridan 17 Sheridan 43, Logansport 15 Plainfield 55, Zionsville 37 Zionsville 67, Bloomington South 64 Boys Basketball Saturday, Dec. 27 South Decatur 71, Western Boone 59 Milan 68, Western Boone 66 Sheridan 63, Cass 51 Liberty Christian 67, Sheridan 59 Mt. Vernon 50, Zionsville 37 Penn 56, Zionsville 46 Monday, Dec. 29 Frankfort at Winamac, 10 am, Delphi Rossville at No

Carly Davison has become the all-time leading scorer in Clinton Central Girls Basketball history! Carly reached this incredible milestone in historic fashion by scoring 41 points to lead the Bulldogs to a thrilling 57-54 victory over Tindley on December 26th. After the game Carly’s point total stood at 1,370 and counting!

Girls Basketball Friday, Dec. 26 Clinton Central vs. Anderson Prep, noon, Alexandria Tindley vs. Clinton Central, 8 pm, Alexandria Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 26 Zionsville vs. Carroll, 5:30 pm, Homestead

Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Western Boone 65, Carroll 62 Central Catholic 55, Western Boone 41 Clinton Central 48, Clinton Prairie 39 © Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Kokomo 48, Lebanon 47

The Boone County Legislative Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 17. This is your chance to hear from our local legislators on key issues shaping Boone County. Presented by the Boone County Chamber, Boone County Economic Development & Boone County Farm Bureau.  Register now: https://info.betterinboone.org/legislativebreakfast2026

Beginning on or after Monday, January 5, crews will install signage reflecting a change in speed limit between Wolf Creek (located just west of County Road 500 W.), extending just east of Enterprise Boulevard on the west side of Lebanon. The new speed limit will be reduced from 55-miles-per hour down to 45. The purpose of the reduction is for the safety of motorists with increased growth coming to the area.

Due to pending amendments regarding the most current Golf Cart Ordinance, the City of Lebanon will not be issuing Golf Cart Permits at this time.

Girls Basketball Monday, Dec. 22 Western Boone 36, Tipton 16 Tuesday, Dec. 23 Western Boone at Carroll, 11 am, Carroll Main Gym Clinton Central at Clinton Prairie ©, 6:00 pm (No J.V. game) Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Kokomo at Lebanon, 7:30 pm

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will once again offer citizen firearms training in 2026, providing a unique opportunity for community members to train alongside law enforcement through education, safety, and responsibility.  The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will be offering Principles of the Defensive Handgun courses for all experience levels, including Co-Ed and Ladies Only options. Due to popular demand, they are also excited to add an Advanced Principles of the Defensiv

The City of Frankfort,  trash services & recycling services will NOT run on December 24th & 25th. There will be a double trash pickup on Friday for Thursday and Friday's routes. Please make sure your trash cart(s) are out by 7:00am to ensure pickup on Friday. The Recycling Center and administrative office will be closed.

Have you ever considered running for a local government office—or simply want to understand how the process works? Join Purdue Extension and the Boone County Clerk’s Office for this FREE educational program designed to build local leadership knowledge and civic engagement. You’ll learn about: ✔️ The process and requirements for running for office ✔️ Local positions up for election in 2026 ✔️ How to get involved and informed in your community 📅 When: January 20, from 6–8 PM �

Girls Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 Beech Grove 51, Lebanon 36 Franklin Central 63, Zionsville 43 © Monday, Dec. 22 Tipton vs. Western Boone, 6 pm, Carroll FH1 Boys Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 Pendleton Hts. 72, Lebanon 56 Sheridan 79, Frankfort 50 Rossville 73, Central Catholic 51 Plainfield 63, Zionsville 52