FRANKFORT, Ind. (January 15, 2025) – The Indiana Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments Thursday in a case that raises critical questions about the scope of prosecutorial immunity. The case, Richard Kelly and Ashley Kelly v. Anthony Sommer, stems from a dispute between the Clinton County Sheriff, Richard Kelly, his wife, Ashley… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (November 18, 2024) – Since the conclusion of the Clinton County Commissioners meeting on November 7th – where commissioner Bert Weaver criticized sheriff Rich Kelly for his handling of the investigation of Deputy Melissa Trump along with the reassignment of her K9 partner, Tiko, to another Deputy plus the costs of the investigation… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (November 6, 2024) – Only one local race was left undecided last night; Rossville School Board 19 with both candidates being write-ins, the Clinton County Clerks Office reported those results be available at some point today – 457 total write-in votes were cast. With 62 of 62 election terminals tabulated, here is how… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (October 28, 2024) – Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Trump sat down for an interview on October 24th to discuss the recent Merit Board hearing decision, ongoing investigations, and the future of her career. During the hour plus long conversation, Deputy Trump expressed mixed emotions about the outcome of the hearing and raised… Keep Reading
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (October 23, 2024) – The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board convened on October 16, 2024, at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office to hear arguments in the case of Deputy Melissa Trump, who faces termination following allegations of underage drinking at her residence and dishonesty during the ensuing internal investigation. The hearing… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (May 22, 2024) – Megan Sheets will resign her seat as Frankfort City Council member at-large and her appointment to the Board of Public Works and Safety according to Mayor Judy Sheets. The resignation is timed to moving out-of-state. This is a developing story and updates will be made when available. Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (May 20, 2024) – The Frankfort Board of Works gave the go-ahead to purchase 4 acres of land for $403,000 on the southside of State Road 28 at County Road 600 West. The land will be developed to house the City’s 4th fire station. The land purchase will be completed by Envoy as… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (May 15, 2024) – At the conclusion of the Tuesday evening Frankfort School Board meeting – a night where the School Board heard the first reading of a new Civility policy – Community Schools of Frankfort Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda blocked access to a local media outlet during the customary interview session conducted… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (May 14, 2024) – Community Schools of Frankfort Superintendent Dr. Matt Rhoda announced during tonight’s school board meeting the building level teachers of the year for 2023-2024. The following are the teachers recognized during the meeting. Vickie Vestey – Suncrest Amy Smith – Green Meadows Kelli Freeman – Blue Ridge Larry Clinger –… Keep Reading
FRANKFORT, Ind. (May 15, 2024) – Jennifer Miller, a graduate of FHS, was unanimously approved by the Frankfort School Board at Tuesday’s meeting to be the next FHS principal. Miller will take over for Cindy Long who had previously announced she would leave at the end of the school year to accept a position with… Keep Reading
