Join the Whitestown Metropolitan police department at Cops, Custard & Kids Night as Whitestown Police and Culver's of Whitestown team up to support Perry-Worth Elementary School . You’re invited to Bring school supply donations to Cram the Cruiser. Every donation helps local students prepare for a successful school year, and donors will receive a FREE custard coupon! Culver's of Whitestown, is located at 6292 Mills Drive. The event will be tonight from5 PM - 8 PM.

Join Lebanon Community Schools from 4:30–6:30 p.m. today at Main Street Park in Whitestown to meet the new administration teams from Perry-Worth Elementary School, Hattie B. Stokes Elementary, and Tiger Cubs Pre-K!

Jeffrey A. Vail Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a brief illness. Born on October 18, 1951, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Jeff grew up in Decatur, Illinois, where his lifelong commitment to faith, service, and community began. Jeff was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, serving through the St. Vincent de Paul Society and as a proud Knight of Columbus. His dedication to helping others was shaped early in li

The Western Boone Athletic Department Parent Meeting will be Tuesday, August 4th in the Auditorium at 6 PM. If you have a student-athlete in grades 6-12 that will be participating in athletics during the 26-27 school year, please have at least one parent/guardian attend. Parent meeting attendance/viewing is a requirement for your student-athlete to be able to participate in athletics during the 26-27 school year. Three family All-Sport passes will be raffled off

The Zionsville Lions Club is proud to announce that Nancy and Jim Carpenter have been selected as the 2026 Zionsville Fall Festival Parade Grand Marshals! For decades, Nancy and Jim have dedicated their time, talent, and generosity to making Zionsville an even better place to live. Their vision and commitment were instrumental in creating the Carpenter Nature Preserve, a breathtaking 215-acre wildlife sanctuary that will benefit generations to come. Be sure to cheer them on a

Please join the city of Frankfort as they bless and dedicate the new Center Township-purchased Brush Truck! The community is invited to come out and participate in the traditional First Wash and Push-In Ceremony to help welcome this new addition to the department. This event is set for Wednesday, July 22, at 5:00 PM at the Frankfort Fire Headquarters 201 S Clay St, Frankfort.

The Sugar Creek Historical Society is inviting lovers of history, ice cream and baked goods to its 16th annual Ice Cream Social August 1. This freewill donation event at the Thorntown Heritage Museum is the Society’s biggest and only annual fundraiser. All donations made at this event will be used for the Thorntown ‘Colored Cemetery’ Memorial Project and toward the Society’s mission to preserve historic artifacts, display and interpret local history, and educate residents and

The Witham Volunteer Organization will host a series of fundraising events throughout July at 2605 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, with proceeds supporting the Witham Volunteer Scholarship Program and various fund-the-need initiatives for Witham. The final fundraiser of the month will take place Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the ER entrance, and will feature American Porkers. They will offer pork burgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken or pork sandwiches, s

Samantha “Sam” Burris, 61, of Lebanon, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 9, 1965, in Hartford City, Indiana, the daughter of Charles “Chuck” Reynolds and Martha “Marti” Bailey. Sam married the love of her life, James “Jim” Burris Jr. on April 3, 1993. Sam graduated from North Central High School before earning her bachelor’s degree from the Herron School of Art. She devoted more than 33 years of her career to Elevanc

Mr. Richard Stump, 75, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home. He was born June 20, 1951, in Indianapolis, a son of the late Omer Willis and Charlotte Marie (Powell) Stump. On April 3, 2008, Richard married Lori Quesnel, and she survives. Richard worked as a clerk at Kroger for many years. He found great joy in the outdoors and especially enjoyed hiking and taking long walks. A devoted fan of The Andy Griffith Show, Richard appreciated its timeless humo

Michael “Mike” Andrew Yauney, age 77, passed away July 13, 2026, at his home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born May 30, 1949, in Gordon, Nebraska, a son of Dolores (Webster) Yauney and the late Lloyd Yauney. A decorated Army veteran, Mike served his country for 25 years, including during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Army’s Purple Heart for honorable service and the physical sacrifices he made while serving his country. Following his Army retirement as a First Sergea

Judy Kay Hedge, 83, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born May 9, 1943, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Herschel and Helen Gibbs. She is survived by her husband, Larry D. Hedge. They were married on January 22, 1960, and shared 66 beautiful years of marriage. Judy was a homemaker with many talents including sewing, cake baking/decorating, and enjoyed being a part of the extension homemakers for many years. She was also the bookkeep

Doris Maxine Parker, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born February 13, 1932, in Winamac, Indiana, a daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Swafford) Harrison. On November 5, 1951, she married William E. “Bill” Parker, Sr. in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2009. Doris and her two sisters sang with Harlin Brothers and Earl Newport Orchestra in the late 1940’s at Clubs in Indianapolis and on lo

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure that will impact U.S. 52 in Boone County as part of the ongoing 52 at 65 project. Beginning on or after Monday, July 20, INDOT contractors will close U.S. 52 between County Road 400 N. and C.R. 300 N. to tie the road into the new interchange with I-65. Construction is anticipated to continue until November for the project but is weather-dependent and subject to change.

One person is injured after an overnight barn fire in Zionsville. The fire was reported late Friday night a few miles from the Boone County Airport. Two people were home at the time - one was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Damage to the home is estimated at more than 125-thousand dollars. Fire investigators say the fire was accidental.

One person has died in a Saturday night crash in Clinton County. The sheriff's office and Frankfort police responded to the crash of a single vehicle just after 9:15 p.m. Police say they believe shots had been fired at the vehicle at some point but have not said if that's what caused the driver's death. The investigation is ongoing.

Weekly Lebanon Tech Time (Every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) 8/4 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 month.) FULL 8/6 Instructor Shirley Luttrell is happy to work with beginners, intermediate students and any medium, oils, acrylics or watercolors. Cost is $10 pe

The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s 5 Loaves & 2 Fish Food Pantry at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Lebanon is this Sat, July 18th. The Hours are from 9:30AM-11:30AM. The pantry is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. It will be a drive thru pantry. You’ll be instructed as you enter the parking lot.

A roundabout for the intersection at 300 South and 975 East in Zionsville has been approved. The Boone County Commissioners voted to have USI Consultants develop plans for the roundabout in rural Zionsville. It took four years for Boone County to win funding for the roundabout project through Indiana’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant. The county received $584,000 in state and federal funding for the project. Construction is not expected to begin until 2031.

The Jamestown Fire Department is proud to announce the purchase of a Fire Safety Trailer from the Zionsville Fire Department This valuable training tool will help provide hands-on fire prevention and safety education for children, families, schools, and community groups throughout our area. The trailer will give participants a realistic, interactive way to learn essential skills such as recognizing fire hazards, responding to smoke alarms, practicing home escape plans, and kn