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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.

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

TPA Park Aquatic Center Groundbreaking Set

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Architect rendering of the TPA Park Aquatic Center. Image from City of Frankfort website.

FRANKFORT, Ind. – The City of Frankfort has announced April 1st at 2 p.m. as the ground breaking for the $10 Million Aquatic Center. The event will take place at 1 Adrian Marks Drive.

The Aquatic Center completion is set to coincide with the opening of the 2023 pool season.

Sheriff Kelly and Matron Kelly facing Criminal Charges

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – A special prosecutor assigned to Clinton County filed criminal charges against Clinton County Sheriff Rich Kelly and his wife Ashley, who is both the Jail Matron and Commissary Manager on Friday, March 4.

This action comes a little over one-year after [Clinton County Prosecutor Tony Sommer] contacted the Indiana State Police regarding “allegations of criminal activity by two sworn police officers” according to the probable cause affidavit affirmed by ISP Sgt. Joseph White. The Kellys each face three counts of official misconduct and one count of criminal conflict of interest.

“Given the timeline of events, this is nothing more than a political farse,” stated Sheriff Kelly via a press release. “The items being contested are still in civil litigation in Tippecanoe County Court and are the same contained in the SBOA findings from last year and our subsequent response.

“My wife and I look forward to continuing our efforts to increase public safety with the hiring of new deputies and jail staff, made possible by the nearly $1,500,000 federal inmate project that we brought into the community in 2020. We plan on announcing our medical savings to the county of over $388,000 for 2021 in the next week. We also look forward to expanding our jail programs to a Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) that will incorporate more services to the recovery of inmates. We will continue our successful programs, saving taxpayers money, reducing recidivism and providing state of the art technology, equipment and training to all members of our agency.”

The three-member Board of Commissioners (Jordan Brewer, Josh Uitts, and Bert Weaver) released a statement via Commissioner Josh Uitts’ Facebook page.

“This is a sad and unfortunate day for Clinton County. Nobody wants to wake up and face a day knowing that criminal charges have been filed against an elected official in the highest role of law enforcement within the community. We take these charges very seriously and are very concerned about the integrity of Clinton County.

“We also understand the criminal justice system and that individuals are innocent until proven guilty; however, these allegations are extremely serious and very disturbing for individuals that are still in their elected office and appointed position. We hope and pray that Clinton County will become stronger and more resilient from this dark day in our county’s history.”

Online court information does not show if the Kellys have been arrested or any future court dates. In Indiana, only coroners have the official capacity to arrest a sheriff.

Civil litigation in Tippecanoe County Court is set to be heard on March 31, 2022.

Southbound Lane of Jackson St Between Clinton St and Intersection of Jackson and Walnut Will Close Friday, March 4th

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – According to a press release issued by the City of Frankfort, the southbound lane on Jackson Street will be restricted to 1 lane starting at Clinton Street and continuing to the Jackson Street and Walnut intersection tomorrow, Friday, March 4th.

This is for the storm structure demo and installation on the northwest corner of Jackson and Walnut.

It will be restricted for 1 day.

 

Motivational Speaker Chris Herren to Speak to All Clinton County High School Students at Case Arena

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FRANKFORT, Ind. – The City of Frankfort and Frankfort Street Department has scheduled motivational speaker and basketball legend, Chris Herren, to Case Arena at Frankfort Senior High School. The program will start at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, and will include all Clinton County High School students. The program is not open to the public.

“I started looking into ways that we can help our youth with decision making and how addiction can affect them. I wanted to find a way that even if we change just one student from making the wrong decisions, then we have made a difference,” said Street Superintendent, Jason Forsythe. “I met with Mayor (Judy) Sheets and the Board of Works in 2020 to see what we could do to make this possible.” The program has been canceled twice due to Covid.

Chris Herren had the NBA within reach when he decided alcohol and substance abuse were going to ruin those dreams. Chris almost lost everything including his life and decided to get sober. Today, Chris has shared his story with over 1 million students and community members nationwide. “I am excited to have Chris Herren at Case Arena. I hope that our students can connect with Chris’ message and that they realize the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol. It not only affects their life but also their family,” stated Mayor Sheets. “Thank you to Jason Forsythe for putting this program together for our youth.”

“Many people get sober and want to forget,” stated Herren. “I find great inspiration in people who have been at certain levels in life and come back from it. I’m blessed to be in long-term recovery and to be able to be out in front of people and share my story.”

Partnering with The City of Frankfort to bring Chris Herren program: Community Foundation, Center Township, Healthy Communities of Clinton County, State Farm-Susan Kaspar, Kaspar Broadcasting, Eagles Lodge 976.

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