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Local high school students among the top in High School Hustle competition
More than half of the top student entrepreneurs in a summer side hustle competition are from central Indiana. Students from Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers and Brownsburg were among the top performers in High School Hustle, an entrepreneurial competition for high school students. The…
Letter: Dirty water unwanted
Editor, I could not agree more with Jeni Jenkins letter to the editor dated Aug. 25, 2026. Our family has lived along Eagle Creek for over 75 years. It flows behind my home now. Living in Zionsville you cross over it daily. It’s part of our lives. It now could become a dump site…
Boone County Solid Waste Management District accepting grant applications
Commentary by Jennifer Lawrence For 16 years, the Boone County Solid Waste Management District has supported local efforts to protect the environment and improve communities through its Community Grant Program. Since the program began, the district has awarded more than $315,000…
Boone County Lawmakers: Local Students Encouraged to Apply for House Internship
Boone County legislators are encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program for the 2027 legislative session. State Rep. Becky Cash ... [FULL STORY] The post Boone County Lawmakers: Local Students Encouraged to Apply for House Internship…
Zionsville Optimist Club’s Hit the Bricks set for Oct. 3 featuring Ainsley’s Angels
One of Zionsville’s most popular 5K runs will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Boone County this year. The 44th Zionsville Optimist Club’s Hit the Bricks run/walk is set for 8 a.m. Oct. 3. The long-running community event is the club’s only fundraiser and supports local…
Access Closure to Impact County Road 50 N. at State Road 32. Near Lebanon
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces an access closure that will impact County Road 50 N. at State Road 32 near Lebanon. Beginning on or ... [FULL STORY] The post Access Closure to Impact County Road 50 N. at State Road 32. Near Lebanon first appeared on Clinton…
Zionsville native reflects on ‘College GameDay’ experience
Connor Kacena-Merrell admitted he was nervous, but it didn’t show when he drilled a field goal on ESPN’s “College GameDay” Sept. 12 to win $1.2 million. The Zionsville native and University of Texas freshman was selected for the Pat McAfee’s Kicking is Easy contest, which…
Snapshot: Zionsville Lions Club’s 73rd Fall Festival
The Zionsville Lions Club’s 73rd Fall Festival was Sept. 11-13. The outer space-themed festival kicked off Sept. 11 with the VIP Carnival for children with disabilities and their families. Sept. 12 featured a parade through the Village and activities all day at Lions Park. The…
All for the kids: Preschool director, teacher retiring after 34 years
Sherry Pipkin estimates she’s seen 4,000 children go through Noah’s Ark preschool at Zionsville Presbyterian Church. She taught many of them, either as lead teacher or during her weekly Bible time classes after she moved into the executive director position. For 34 years, Pipkin…
Zionsville marks 25th anniversary of 9/11
Zionsville town and public safety officials marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with prayers, speeches, a rifle salute and the striking of a bell Sept. 11 at Zionsville Town Hall. The ceremony began promptly at 8:46 a.m. the exact time American Airlines…
Hoosier Village veterans part of National World War II Museum project
World War II veterans residing at Hoosier Village will have their stories immortalized through a national oral history project documenting the experiences of those who lived through the war. The National World War II Museum in New Orleans conducted extensive interviews with four…
Zionsville Fall Festival quick hits: What to know
The Zionsville Lions Club’s most popular event of the year, as well as its biggest fundraiser, is expected to draw at least 15,000 people over the course of three days. The club released a list of FAQs for those interested in attending. They are as follows: What are some of the…