Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Western Boone 65, Carroll 62 Central Catholic 55, Western Boone 41 Clinton Central 48, Clinton Prairie 39 © Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Kokomo 48, Lebanon 47

Richard “Rich” Earl Woods, 56, passed away at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis on December 17, 2025, after a 7-month battle with cancer. Rich was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He is survived by wife, Julie Woods (Boyer); daughters, Megan and Lydia; stepson, Lucas LaFollette; mother, Janet McKee (Nelson); brother, Patrick Woods; and sisters, SueEllen Vest (Woods) and Wendy Spencer. Rich was an elevator man by trade, taking after his stepfathe

The Boone County Legislative Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 17. This is your chance to hear from our local legislators on key issues shaping Boone County. Presented by the Boone County Chamber, Boone County Economic Development & Boone County Farm Bureau.  Register now: https://info.betterinboone.org/legislativebreakfast2026

Beginning on or after Monday, January 5, crews will install signage reflecting a change in speed limit between Wolf Creek (located just west of County Road 500 W.), extending just east of Enterprise Boulevard on the west side of Lebanon. The new speed limit will be reduced from 55-miles-per hour down to 45. The purpose of the reduction is for the safety of motorists with increased growth coming to the area.

Due to pending amendments regarding the most current Golf Cart Ordinance, the City of Lebanon will not be issuing Golf Cart Permits at this time.

Girls Basketball Monday, Dec. 22 Western Boone 36, Tipton 16 Tuesday, Dec. 23 Western Boone at Carroll, 11 am, Carroll Main Gym Clinton Central at Clinton Prairie ©, 6:00 pm (No J.V. game) Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 23 Kokomo at Lebanon, 7:30 pm

Frances “Kay” Hall, 79, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 19, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born January 12, 1946, in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Keith and Alpha Cecil (Smith) Hall.    Kay graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1964. She had worked for several warehouses and had retired from Pearson Education. Kay loved crafting and enjoyed sharing her crafts with her family.    Survivors include her partner, Linda Sue Wines of L

Michelle K. Malega, 57, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 9, 1968, in Livonia, Michigan, a daughter of Dianne E. (Simpson) Malega and the late Ronald M. Malega. Michelle married Steven M. Baum on August 10, 1991, and he survives.   Michelle graduated from Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan. She was the rock of her family, always caring for those she l

Mrs. Beverly Jean Rader, 85, of Lebanon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 16th.  She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on January 17th, 1940, in Westfield, to the late Monte and Margaret (McKnight) Jones. Beverly married Stanley Paul Rader of Lebanon, on August 12, 1960, and they lived near Lebanon their entire married life. They raised three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Hobbs, of Lebanon, Katheryn (Gregory) Richards, of

Benjamin Gregory “Ben” Gillum, 28, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1997, in Indianapolis to Greg and Brenda Gillum. To know Ben Gillum was to know his beautiful smile. Ben was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, but those who knew him, knew that this did not stop him from living his life to the fullest, from skiing in Colorado, riding his bike, amusement park rides, or going swimming at the lake. Ben loved to travel and he was

LaDonna Mullins, age 54, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1971, in Orlando, Florida, to Victoria Boucher and Lanny Arthur. A devoted mother and grandmother, LaDonna's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her partner, Marc Bosse; children, Jordann Arthur, Noah Bosse, Mallory Mullins, Madison Bosse, and Jeremy Mullins; cherished grandchildren, Rave Arthur, Avery Arthur, and Maisley Stackhouse; and siblings, Kelly Arthur,

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will once again offer citizen firearms training in 2026, providing a unique opportunity for community members to train alongside law enforcement through education, safety, and responsibility.  The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will be offering Principles of the Defensive Handgun courses for all experience levels, including Co-Ed and Ladies Only options. Due to popular demand, they are also excited to add an Advanced Principles of the Defensiv

The City of Frankfort,  trash services & recycling services will NOT run on December 24th & 25th. There will be a double trash pickup on Friday for Thursday and Friday's routes. Please make sure your trash cart(s) are out by 7:00am to ensure pickup on Friday. The Recycling Center and administrative office will be closed.

Have you ever considered running for a local government office—or simply want to understand how the process works? Join Purdue Extension and the Boone County Clerk’s Office for this FREE educational program designed to build local leadership knowledge and civic engagement. You’ll learn about: ✔️ The process and requirements for running for office ✔️ Local positions up for election in 2026 ✔️ How to get involved and informed in your community 📅 When: January 20, from 6–8 PM �

Girls Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 Beech Grove 51, Lebanon 36 Franklin Central 63, Zionsville 43 © Monday, Dec. 22 Tipton vs. Western Boone, 6 pm, Carroll FH1 Boys Basketball Saturday, Dec. 20 Pendleton Hts. 72, Lebanon 56 Sheridan 79, Frankfort 50 Rossville 73, Central Catholic 51 Plainfield 63, Zionsville 52

Dec. 29- Jan. 2, 2025) 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.   All BCSSI offices will be closed from December 31 st  to January 2 nd . We will reopen on January 5 th .     Please check our F

Girls Basketball Thursday, Dec. 18 Ben Davis 50, Zionsville 44 Friday, Dec. 19 Lebanon at Danville ©, 6 pm Radio Mom 91.1 91.5 Frankfort at Greencastle © , 6 pm Southmont at Western Boone © , 6 pm Carroll at Rossville © , 6 pm Sheridan at Eastern © , 6 pm Tri-Central at Clinton Central © , 7:30 pm Boys Basketball Friday, Dec. 19 Lebanon at Danville ©, 7:30 pm Radio Mom 91.1 91.5 Frankfort at Greencastle © , 7:30 pm Southmont at Western Boone © , 7:30 pm Carroll at Rossville ©

A Boone County jury found a Richmond man guilty of attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old girl. Evan Geeslin, 61, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 5 felony. On Wednesday Geeslin was sentenced to three years in prison.

It’s the Battle for the Kettle Christmas addition. This time it will be an all-day competition at the Lebanon Walmart!   Western Boone  will take the Grocery Door. Lebanon will be at the Home Door. Represent your school on Tuesday Dec. 23!!!  Shifts for this special day will only be 30 minutes each! Sign up for one or two or as many as you like! See the Salvation Army Boone County Facebook page for all the details.

Lebanon High School welcomes Sarah Tribby as the new Head Softball Coach at Lebanon High School! Coach Tribby was approved by at the LCSC School Board meeting Tuesday evening. Coach Tribby is a proud 2019 Lebanon High School graduate and a former member of the 2016 Lebanon State Championship Softball Team. Coach Tribby is no stranger to the program; she served as an assistant with the varsity team for the last two years and led the JV squad as Head Coach last year.