Two former childcare workers pleaded guilty Thursday to Neglect of a Dependent, a Level 6 felony, in connection with a 1-year-old eating a THC gummy. Stella Latham and Paige Wilson admitted in Boone County Circuit Court that their actions endangered a child’s life or health. The incident happened on January 16, 2024, at Just Be Kids Learning Center in Lebanon. Just Be Kids Learning Center in Lebanon closed in April 2024. Latham and Wilson will be sentenced on January 15 at 10

Boone County is among several Hoosier communities to receive a combined $2.5 million in Community Crossings Awards this month. Boone County Highway Director Nick Parr said, “Boone County received $620,000 and that money will be used for work on one bridge and one small structure.” Through the program, the Indiana Department of Transportation matches up to $1 million annually when localities invest in road and bridge repairs.

Do you know a high school junior who would enjoy a trip to the Gettysburg Battlefield, visiting the Smithsonian Museums and National Mall memorials, and meeting new friends from across the country? Boone Power is accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Tour. Visit IndianaYouthTour.org  to learn more and apply!

This Saturday, December 13, at 12:00 Boone County Extension Homemakers will be helping local cemeteries to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country's fallen heroes. There  will be a Wreath Ceremony at Lebanon’s Memorial Park. The Boone County Extension Homemakers will lay over 300+ wreaths on various Veterans' graves in Boone County. All are welcome to attend the ceremony to Remember & Honor our Veterans.

The Witham Volunteer Organization is hosting a Rise and Roll Amish Goods Sale on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The sale will take place just inside the hospital’s main entrance and will offer a wide assortment of Amish baked goods, pies, jams and jarred goods, cheeses, noodles, butter and more!

Tickets for The Friends of the Frankfort Library's 2026 Concert Series will go on sale soon!!! Season Tickets ($30): on sale December 15 Individual Tickets ($12): on sale January 5 The lineup for the 2026 season is as follows: GIZA (March 13): https://www.youtube.com/@officiagiza Michael Kelsey (September 11): https://michaelkelsey.com/ Back Porch Pickers (October 16): https://backporchpickers.com/

Girls Basketball Thursday, Dec. 11 Clinton Central at Tipton, 7:30 pm Lafayette Jeff at Clinton Prairie, 7:30 pm Rossville at Sheridan © , 7:30 pm Boys Basketball Wednesday, Dec. 10 Brownsburg 59, Lebanon 38

Patricia “Patti” E. Conklin, 78, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on October 1, 1947, and was the daughter of the late George and Marie O’Rourke. On March 17, 1990, she married Stanley L. “Stan” Conklin, Sr., in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2018. Patti was a devoted homemaker who valued time with family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Eddie Burkhart and Steven (Jennifer) Conklin and

Mary Jane Clossin, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Montezuma, Indiana on August 9, 1941; a daughter of the late Denver D. and Gertrude (Clary) Short. Mary Jane graduated from Pike High School in 1959 and relocated to Lebanon in the early 1960s. On August 4, 1962, she married Charles O. Clossin in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2015. Mary Jane worked at Sears in Lebanon for many years and served as

Have a passion for plants and want to make a difference in your community? Applications are officially open for the Spring 2026 Purdue Extension Master Gardener Basic Training! Classes will be at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds February–May 2026. Only 30 applicants will be accepted this year. Have questions? Contact the Purdue Extension–Boone County at 765-482-0750.

The Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department would like to thank Coca-Cola Consolidated for their generous donation to the Officer Wellness Division. Their contribution of 55 hundred dollars will support their ongoing initiatives to promote and strengthen mental health resources for the officers.

Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 9 Faith Christian 58, Frankfort 19 Cass 61, Rossville 45 Tri-Central 44, Clinton Prairie 36 © Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 9 Western Boone 79, Covington 35 Sheridan 73, Faith Christian 67 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Lebanon at Brownsburg, 7:30 pm

Lebanon High School announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Hoosier Heritage Conference, effective with the 2027-2028 school year. This decision follows a careful evaluation process that considered the best interests of Lebanon's students and athletic programs. The school was approached and invited to apply for membership in the Hoosier Heritage Conference, prompting administrators to thoroughly assess how this opportunity aligned with the school's long

Mr. Christopher Alan Lewis, 44, of West Lafayette, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born June 1, 1981, in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of Craig Lee and Margaret Jane (Shrack) Lewis. Christopher married Amber Lewis on June 3, 2023, and she survives. Christopher graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 2000. He had worked for Lowe’s, then for Venture Logistics, and most recently for Stoops Freightliner as a service advisor. Christopher loved all sports and was a

Girls Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 9 Frankfort at Faith Christian, 7:30 pm Clinton Prairie at Tri-Central © , 7:30 pm Cass at Rossville, 7:30 pm Boys Basketball Tuesday, Dec. 9 Western Boone at Covington, 7:30 pm Faith Christian at Sheridan, 7:30 pm South Newton at Clinton Central, 8 pm

The Friends of the Lebanon Public Library are holding their Christmas Book Sale. Now thru Saturday, December 13th, on the Main level, during library hours. There will be a great selection of Hardback and Paperback books in fiction, non-fiction, historical, cookbooks, Christmas-themed books, reference books and children/teen books. Video movies/CDs, video games and puzzles. Your cash donation will help the Friends of the Library to promote literacy in our community. Books and

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mother Jacqueline (Jackie) Faye Parks.  She was born April 27, 1935 in Kingsport, TN to Lawrence and Pearl Cleek.  Jackie spent her growing up years in Kingsport before moving to Indianapolis when she was 18. After arriving in Indianapolis, Jackie began working for an insurance agency.  It was there a young man walked into the office and was smitten.  One afternoon he returned to drive Jackie home.  When he arrived to pick

Congratulations to Penelope Morrison who was crowned Kappa Delta Phi's 2025 Snowflake Princess Saturday afternoon. Her charity was the LSC Angel Fund. A huge thank you to Penelope and her court for all their hard work and fundraising efforts. Penelope was able to raise 554.00 dollars.

The suspect from the officer involved shooting with the Kirklin Deputy Town Marshals has been taken into custody. An arrest warrant was issued out of Clinton County, and on the evening of December 4, 2025, the suspect was released from an Indianapolis area hospital. He was immediately taken into custody by the Indiana State Police on the active warrant without incident and transported to the Clinton County Jail. Arrested and charged: - Jehrome Bowens, 29, Indianapolis 1. Atte

At 1:27 pm Friday, the Boone County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting of a house fire in the 2800-block of E CR 700 S in rural Zionsville. Zionsville Fire Department crews arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the rear of the single-story residence. Crews arrived and immediately initiated an attack. Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, tankers from multiple agencies were requested to the scene to establish a water supply and the fire was under contr