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Frankfort Fire To Hold Blessing, Push-In Ceremony
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.
Scott Carney
2 hours ago1 min read


It's Time To Spring Clean
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/
Scott Carney
2 hours ago1 min read


Love INC "Meat The Needs"
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.
Scott Carney
2 hours ago1 min read


Frances Ann McElwee
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
Scott Carney
1 day ago2 min read


Robert L. “Bob” Hochstetler
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
Scott Carney
1 day ago1 min read


MHA Boone County To Host Diaper Give Away
If you have diaper need, please join Mental Health America Boone County for one of their April diaper giveaways!
Scott Carney
1 day ago1 min read


Lebanon FFA Plant Sale
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
Scott Carney
1 day ago1 min read


BCSSI Programs
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
Scott Carney
1 day ago2 min read


Prosecutor Eastwood Highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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%)
Scott Carney
1 day ago1 min read


Brian Michael Medley
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
Scott Carney
2 days ago2 min read
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