Nine Boone County students have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Each of these students has demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and academic excellence - truly reflecting the spirit of this scholarship program. Meet the 2026 Finalists: Dia Agarwal — Zionsville Community High School Caroline Cox — Zionsville Community High School Anwesha Mishra — Zionsville Community High School Emma Nienaber — Lebanon High School Hope Ro

Friday, Nov. 7 Lebanon at Logansport, 7 pm Radio Mom 91.1 91.5 Cloverdale at Sheridan, 7 pm

Thursday, Nov. 6 Speedway 67, Western Boone 60 Clinton Central 69, Frontier 21 Fountain Central 49, Clinton Prairie 22 Friday, Nov. 7 Fountain Central at Frankfort, 7:30 pm Kokomo at Zionsville, 7:30 pm

Activities at BCSSI (Lebanon) Activities at BCSSI (Zionsville)   Weekly Tech Time (Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) 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.     Monthly Legal Assistance (3 rd  Tuesday of each month). For reservations call BCSSI 765-482-5220 Lunch and Learn Nov.19  noon till 1:00 p.m. Visit t

Dixie Dee Taylor, 74, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her sister’s home, in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born October 6, 1951, in Lebanon, the oldest daughter of the late Darnell and Betty Lou (Miller) Walker. Dixie graduated from Lebanon High School in 1970. Following high school, she attended McConnell Airline School in Minneapolis, MN; then, Broward Community College in FL. On December 9, 1972, she was united in marriage to Jack Taylor at the First United Church of C

Doyle Hicks, 74, passed away at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was born on December 26, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio; a son of the late Curtis and Norma Jean (Firman) Hicks. On November 9, 1974, he married Iris F. (Watson) Hicks; she survives. Doyle graduated from Valley View High School in Ohio and served honorably in the Unted States Navy from 1970 to 1974. He began his career as a bindery operator at United Color Press. Doyle enjoye

Thursday, Nov. 6 Speedway at Western Boone, 7:30 pm Radio Mom 91.1 91.5 Bethesda at Sheridan, 6 pm Clinton Central at Frontier, 6:30 pm Clinton Prairie at Fountain Central, 6:30 pm

A woman is dead after being shot when a cleaning crew went to the wrong address in Whitestown. Police received a report of a possible break-in before 7 a.m. Wednesday. Police responded to find a woman shot to death on the front porch of a home. Police believe a man inside shot her through the door after the cleaning crew she worked with showed up at the wrong house. Police are investigating- and working with the Boone County Prosecutor's Office to determine if charges wil

On Friday, November 21, the Waterfall’s Edge Gift Shop and Pavilion Boutique at Witham will host their annual Holiday Open House. Shoppers may enjoy holiday music and a Christmas cookie while they shop. There will be giveaways throughout the day, and with any purchase, shoppers can sign up for the drawing to win an elegant Christmas basket filled with an assortment of beautiful gift items donated by our local community merchants. The open house will be held at both locatio

The Lebanon Public Library is partnering with the Shalom House  for a food drive! From now until December 19th, please bring in your non-perishable and unexpired items to the library. Items collected will go towards the Kid's Sack Lunch Program. For a complete list of items needed see the Lebanon Public Library Facebook page.

The Boone County Historical Society is having a small impromptu yard sale to clean out some items of non-historical significance and make room in the basement. All items will be available for a free-will donation, with all proceeds going to the society. The sale will be this Saturday 11/8 from 9am-noon in the backyard of the Cragun House at 404 W. Main in Lebanon.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces flagging operations that will impact State Road 47 and S.R. 39 in Boone County for spot paving. Beginning on or after Wednesday, Nov. 5, INDOT maintenance crews will be working on S.R. 47 between I-65 and S.R. 39 in the eastbound lane.  On or after Thursday, Nov. 6, crews will be working on S.R. 39 between Essex Street and Esplanade Street, as well as in front of Memorial Park.  All work is anticipated to last through the

Tuesday, Nov. 4 Southmont 38, Sheridan 25 Zionsville 70, Crispus Attucks 34

Ellen Elizabeth (Quick) Adams, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. Born on April 25, 1931, Ellen’s 94 years of life was marked by her belief in God and Jesus as her Savior, creativity in sewing and crafts, helping others, tending to her plants, time spent with her children, her cherished memories of her beloved husband, and great resilience that beat the odds against many serious illnesses and

Michael Wayne Hawkins, 71, passed away at his home in Lebanon, Indiana on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born December 1, 1953, in Lebanon; a son of the late Harold N. and Katherine G. (Jamison) Hawkins. On January 14, 2004, he married Tammy F. (Boyer) Hawkins in Lebanon; she survives. Michael was a student at Lebanon High School and held a position as a drywall finisher. He enjoyed fishing and cheering on the New York Yankees. Most of all he enjoyed the time he spent with

Anderson E. Frederick (Eugene), 91, of Crawfordsville, Indiana went to be with Jesus on October 31, 2025. He was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on January 4, 1934; a son of the late John Henry Frederick and Ameada (Lockaby) Frederick. He previously worked as a welder at Central States Bridge and Structural Company until he retired. In his earlier years, Anderson worked alongside his dad in the tobacco fields. He enjoyed spending time with his family and girlfriend, Georgie.

Tuesday, Nov. 4 Southmont at Sheridan, 7:30 pm Zionsville at Crispus Attucks, 7:30 pm

The Sugar Creek Art Center would like to invite you to join them this Thursday, November 6th to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. The celebration will last all day from 11-8pm. Vendor Pop-Up in the Event Room, punch & cookies, light refreshments and drinks 5-8pm. The November artist Mary McCartney Jones will be sharing her amazing artwork in The Wright Gallery on 2. Meet her Thursday from 1-8pm. Mary’s exhibition will be on display through Saturday, November 29th.

The City of Frankfort Street Department began its annual leaf collection program on Monday, November 3. The collection schedule will be divided by the city quadrants. The southeast quadrant will be the first area to be serviced. To ensure efficient collection, residents are asked to follow these guidelines: - Place leaf piles as close to the curb, but not in the roadway or near storm drains - Please separate sticks & limbs from the leaf piles. Limbs and sticks will damage the

The Town of Whitestown Utility billing office and Clerk-Treasurer’s office will be moving to 6320 South Cozy Lane Whitestown Monday, January 5, 2026. In order to best serve the community, the payment drop box will remain at the current location of 6210 Veterans Drive Whitestown. Please note: The utility billing office will be closed to the public on Friday January 2, 2026, in order to facilitate the relocation. Questions? Please feel free to contact the Clerks office at 31