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Brett W. Todd is the managing editor of Clinton County Today. Clinton County Today is a community-focused website to provide individuals of Clinton County Indiana and surrounding areas with information impacting their lives. Clinton County Today is a service of Progressive Partners of Indiana, LLC where Brett W. Todd is its managing member.

Grand Opening of New Goodwill Store set for Thursday, June 9 in Frankfort

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A new building was constructed to house Goodwill in Frankfort, Indiana. Located at 1948 E. Walnut Street, directly behind Dirtbuster Carwash.

FRANKFORT, Ind. – Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is celebrating the grand opening of its newest retail store in Frankfort tomorrow, June 9 at 9 a.m. Located at 1948 E. Walnut Street, the store will replace the previous location and offer more space to shoppers for bargain-hunting and a larger donation center.

Store hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Goodwill accepts donations during regular store hours.

The store located at 1911 E Wabash Street closed on Monday, June 6 in preparation of the new location opening.

Goodwill employs over 4,100 individuals, many of whom have barriers to employment, such as lack of a high school education, disability, or a criminal background.

“We are excited to open this new location to our shoppers and donors in the Frankfort community,” said Kent A. Kramer, president and CEO of Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana. “Goodwill remains committed to serving thousands of Hoosiers through our mission and education services. Our retail stores allow us to provide those services across central and southern Indiana.”

In addition to its employment opportunities, Goodwill operates New Beginnings, a program designed to meet the needs of individuals reentering Hoosier communities after incarceration. Goodwill also offers a maternal-child health program, Nurse-Family Partnership, in communities throughout the central and southern Indiana region.

“The revenue made from our stores, including the new Frankfort store, goes right back into the communities we serve,” said Kramer. “When individuals shop or donate to Goodwill, they are changing lives in our state through education, health and employment.”

Those who are interested in working at the new retail location or learning more about Goodwill programs can find more information at goodwillindy.org.

Frankfort BOW Approves Final Design of New Police Station

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Frankfort BOW approved final design of a new police station on June 7. This is the rendering of the building by KJG Architecture. (Image: KJG Architecture/City of Frankfort)

FRANKFORT, Ind. – The Frankfort Board of Works approved the final design and specifications of a planned, new $8.5 million police station at a special meeting held Tuesday, June 7.

The police station will be built on State Road 28 West just east of Brock Grain Systems.

Police Chief Scott Shoemaker described the design change as cost savings that impacted the training room which altered the outside appearance along with the roof line.

Shoemaker described the training room design change “substantial” and described the space as being redesigned “from the lecture type tiered system to a multi-purpose use now. We have taken the tiers out of the seating and the room can be utilized for classroom style training, official tactics style training, and also our virtual reality [training].”

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on June 27.

City of Frankfort Granted $311,916.44 from Community Crossing Matching Grant, 10 Additional Paving Projects for 2022

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – City officials received exciting news on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Governor Holcomb and INDOT awarded Frankfort $311,916.44 from the Community Crossing Matching Grant.

Mayor Sheets, Board of Public Works, City Council, and Street Superintendent Jason Forsythe approved the total of $623,832.88 for an additional 10 paving projects for 2022.

The following paving projects will include the following:
* East Washington from Jackson Street to Fudge Avenue
* West Morrison Street from Mytle Avenue to Rossville Avenue
* Ann Street from Clay to dead end
* East Wabash from Clay to Williams Road
* Rossville Avenue from Morrison to the railroad tracks
* East Street from Washington Avenue to Walnut
* Vanburen from East Ohio Street to Walnut
* Oneil from Washington Avenue to dead end
* Avery from Main Street to Delphi Avenue
* Hemlock Drive from South Clay Street to Alhambra Avenue

“This is very exciting for the City of Frankfort to receive the first round of the Community Crossing Grant for 2022. With these additional fund, we will have paved over $1.5 million in 2022, says Mayor Judith Sheets. “We could not have done this without Jason Forsythe, Street Superintendent. His hard work has strategically paved miles of roadways that we wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise.”

City officials, including Mayor Sheets and Superintendent Forsythe are working on the planning process and request bids or proposals that will be available later this summer.

The Community Crossing Matching Grant Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and bridges. This program is a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana communities to invest in infrastructure projects that advance economic development, job creation, and local transportation.

FHS Junior Heading to International Science Fair in Atlanta

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – Lexy Foust, a junior at Frankfort High School, competed in the statewide Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, April 2nd against the best high school science projects in the state.

Foust was awarded two sponsor cash prizes for excellence: one from the US Navy Department of Research, and another from Purdue Department of Biophysics.

Not only was her project recognized by those prestigious institutions, Lexy was also named as one of the 12 delegates from Indiana to the International Science and Engineering Fair that takes place in May in Atlanta with students from all around the world.

“I knew my project was good, but I didn’t think it was good enough to make it that far,” Foust said. “I was just shocked.”

Foust has been working on various aspects of the project for 3 years. Entitled “Spin Doctor,” her project focused on the circulation of butterfly cocoons related to various stimulants introduced to the caterpillars via their diet.

The achievement has been a dream for Foust for a few years. “I always said that at least once during high school I want to make it to International.”

“She’s just an awesome presenter,” Director of High Ability Bret Rhea said of Foust. “To have not been in front of an actual judge for 3 years, I think that’s a large part of what she’s good at. She has a very comfortable style, talking about her project.”

In 2021, Karina Castenada represented FHS at the International Science and Engineering Fair. Last year’s event took place virtually as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Foust is very excited to be going to Atlanta in May.

“She (Foust) is the culmination of all those things that came before her,” Rhea stated. “Karina opened up the possibility that this is how it needs to be done, and we’ve kind of built on that. And Lexy will do the same thing. Whoever comes after her will have the benefit of her performance as well. She’s part of that legacy now.”

Not content to just represent FHS this year, Lexy has already stated that her goal is to make it to the International Fair again next year.

Free Day at Landfill Scheduled

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CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – Republic Services Walnut Creek Landfill has announced its Free Day to Clinton County Residents for the 2022 Spring Clean-up on Saturday, April 30, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please use only pick-up trucks, family van, or car loads when bringing items out.

No trailers or dump trucks – no exceptions.

Items not allowed on Free Day:

No electronics (tv, computer, etc.)
No roofing
No appliances (washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, etc.)
No tires
No batteries
No yard waste
No liquid

 

Community Schools of Frankfort Announce Teacher of the Year at each Respective buildings

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FRANKFORT- Ind. – The Community Schools of Frankfort announced today the Teacher of the Year at each of their respective buildings:

Amanda Hoskins, Blue Ridge Primary School
Tanya Weidner, Green Meadows Intermediate School
Kelli Klyczek, Suncrest Elementary School
Allen Hayes, Frankfort Middle School
Andy Dudley, Frankfort High School

Teachers of the Year are nominated and selected by their peers in each building. These individuals will be honored at the upcoming school board meeting on April 12 at 6pm.

From these 5 Teachers of the Year, the CSF District Teacher of the Year will be selected and recognized at the end of the school year.

Outstanding teachers are abundant at the Community Schools of Frankfort.

City of Frankfort Releases Summer Concert Series Event

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – The City of Frankfort is announcing a collection of free concerts and events for 2022. These events are designed for all ages, interests and provide entertainment every resident can enjoy.

Community Development & Outreach Director Kimberly Black says, “We are excited to announce this year’s entertainment schedule. We worked hard to provide entertainment for all ages and to make sure the community enjoys the bands that perform. We looked at the timeline and dates from last year and have made a few adjustments to the 2022 line-up. We had great attendance last year and I hope more are encouraged to take advantage of such a great amenity in Frankfort.”

Summer events will kick off on Friday, May 13th with an 80’s night at Prairie Creek Park. The Big 80’s Band will start at 6:30pm followed by Jambox on The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage. Prairie Creek Park is located at 260 East Washington Street.

“I am excited that our event season is almost here. It was great to see everyone at our parks and around downtown last summer. We have some great bands lined-up and a few names that you should recognize, says Mayor Sheets. “I want to thank the Redevelopment Commission and our event sponsors, because without their support every year, we wouldn’t be able to offer free entertainment to the community and surrounding area. Thank you.”

Summer Events at Prairie Creek Park include:
* 5/13/2022 – 80’s Night: The Big 80’s Band, Jambox
* 5/21/2022 – Dewayne Spaw, Indy Annies
* 6/11/2022 – Cody Ikerd, Cook & Belle
* 6/18/2022 – Jason Wells, Echoes of Pompeii
* 8/13/2022 – Christine Kindred, Isaac Rudd
* 8/20/2022 – Motown Sounds of Touch
* 9/19/2022 – Frankfort Hispanic Heritage Festival
* 10/01/2022 – Frankfort Jazz Day: Clinton County High School Student Competition

In addition to these events, the City of Frankfort offers Open Mic Nights on the last Thursday of the month from March to October.

More information regarding events can be found on the City website,  or by following The City of Frankfort or Prairie Creek Park Facebook page.

Traffic Pattern Changes for State Road 28 Occur Next Week

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CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces traffic pattern changes will occur next week on State Road 28 in Frankfort, Ind. The right turn lane from State Road 39 southbound to S.R. 28 westbound will close on Monday, March 21 through June 18. The left turn lane on S.R. 39 northbound to S.R. 28 westbound will close Thursday, March 24 through the end of the day on Saturday, March 26. This is for construction work in the intersection.

The eastbound lanes of S.R. 28 remain closed between McKinley and Jackson Streets. The official detour follows I-65 to S.R. 47 to S.R. 39 and back. Westbound traffic on S.R. 28 remains open.

Paving Begins Monday, March 21st

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The City of Frankfort will begin over $900,000 in paving work beginning Monday, March 21st. (Photo from Frankfort Street Department)

FRANKFORT, Ind. – The City of Frankfort has announced Street Superintendent, Jason Forsythe, was given the green light by Reith Riley, the paving contractor, to start milling and paving Monday, March 21, 2022. Milling will begin on Freeman Street.

“If the weather holds out we should have it completed in 7 to 10 days,” said Forsythe. “I am ready to get these 23 projects started. I urge the community to be mindful and patient of the construction zones and to please drive slow in the road construction zones.” Please be aware if you have on-street parking. Cars will be towed if they aren’t moved when milling and paving work is being done.

Mayor Sheets, Board of Public Works members, and Street Superintendent Jason Forsythe approved the total of $912,716.72 in December of 2021 for these street projects:

* Monon Street from Washington to Clinton Street
* Williams Road from Wabash Street to Forest Drive
* Freeman Street from Jackson Street to 5th Street
* 4th Street from Freeman to Short 4th Street
* 4th Street from Walnut to Armstrong
* Outer Drive from Crescent to Clinton Street
* Hawthorne Avenue from Barner to Kyger
* Rowe Street from Rossville Avenue to Paris Street
* Morrison Street from Pratt to Myrtle
* Sims Street from Washington to East McClurg
* East McClurg Street from Sims to Clay Street
* East Paris Street from Jackson Street to Clay Street
* Vermont Street (off Williams Street, runs in front of Indiana Packers)
* Harrison Street from Walnut to South Street
* Jefferson Street from Main to Railroad
* Harrison Street from Kyger to Green Street
* McKinley Avenue from Walnut to Frankfort Truck and Car
* Short Myrtle from McKinley to Walnut
* Boomer Street from McKinley to Walnut
* Calloway Avenue from McKinley to Walnut
* Eastwood Drive from Harvard to Dead End South of Harvard
* Indiana Street from 3rd Street to 2nd Street
* Aughe Street from Washington to Clinton Street

This list does not reflect the order in which work will be completed. For updated information visit the City of Frankfort or Frankfort Street Department Facebook pages.

Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly each Enter Pleas of Not Guilty

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Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly (R) leaving the Courthouse with wife Jail Matron Ashley Kelly after each entered not guilty pleas on four criminal charges.

FRANKFORT, Ind. – Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly and Jail Matron Ashley Kelly each entered pleas of not guilty today on each of the four individual criminal charges, filed March 4th, during an approximately eight minute long initial hearing in front of Senior Judge Peggy Lohorn in Clinton County Circuit Court.

Judge Lohorn set May 12, 2022, as a pre-trial date with June 14, 2022, as the tentative trial date.

The Kellys each face 1 count each of the following:

  1. as public servants knowingly or intentionally had a pecuniary interest in or derived a profit from a contract connected with their governmental entity served by the public servant;
  2. engaged in a violation of the criminal Conflict of Interest statute;
  3. engaged in a violation of the Criminal Conversion statute (IC 35-43-4-3 (a) by Richard L. Kelly receiving commissary funds through his ownership in Leonne LLC; and
  4. signed under penalties of perjury statements related to their relationship with each other, in violation of the criminal offense of Perjury
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