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Zionsville Lions Club: Arrive early for good Fall Festival parking, especially for parade
For best results in terms of parking, the Zionsville Lions Club suggests attendees arrive early to this year’s Fall Festival, Sept. 11-13. People can park at Lions Park for $8. The club will utilize the parking lot off of Sycamore Street, as well as some green space in the park,…
Former Optum patients report difficulty in getting medical records
Former patients of Optum Primary Care in Zionsville said they’ve had difficulty accessing their medical records since the provider closed in June. Wendy Sloman of Lebanon was a longtime patient at Optum until it closed. She found a new provider through Witham Health Services at…
Zionsville in brief — September 15, 2026
Zionsville Town Council — The town council meets at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 21 at Zionsville Town Hall, 1100 W. Oak St. HMMPL to host art exhibit — Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library will host 15 pieces of artwork from the Indiana State Bar Association’s Courthouse Artwork…
Developer pitches apartment project for TIF area in Zionsville
Another developer wants to try to develop a Zionsville TIF property. National developer Thompson Thrift Residential has proposed a multifamily development for a property near the intersection of 700 East and Grove Pass, just south of Whitestown Parkway. The company’s proposal is…
Parade, costumes focus of Zionsville Lions Club’s Fall Festival annual theme
Whether it’s cartoons or cowboys or a night at the movies, the determination for the Zionsville Lions Club’s Fall Festival theme always connects to the main event: the downtown parade. Tim Reinhart, chairman of the Fall Festival, said it’s a year-round project for the committee…
Shein Grows into Lebanon
International online retailer Shein Global Holdings Ltd., which raised $1.7 billion in an initial public offering earlier this month, has completed work on a distribution center in Lebanon, growing the company’s footprint in central Indiana to more than 2.5 million square feet.
LCSC Shares State of School, Preparing for Continued Growth
Continued growth and opportunity were common themes during this year’s annual State of the Schools presentation. Lebanon Community School Corporation Superintendent Jon Milleman emphasized three major priorities: launching a virtual school, preparing for increased state…
D-A Lubricant Expanding in Lebanon
LEBANON, Ind. (WISH) — D-A Lubricant Co. will expand its operations with a new 115,000-square-foot facility, the city government of Lebanon and the Boone County Economic Development Corp. announced Monday in a news release issued Monday night.
Battle of the BBQ Celebrates 19 Great Years
Battle of the BBQ marked its 19th year, and the smokers were fired up before sunrise Saturday as barbeque teams arrived hours ahead of crowds. The competition included several barbeque categories with teams recognized for their entries in sweet barbeque, rub and marinade, hot and…
Lebanon DPW Cleans Up After August Storms
On August 11th, Lebanon was hit hard by two powerful storm systems, with winds reaching around 100 mph, along with heavy rain that left behind a tremendous amount of damage. Trees and large limbs came down across streets, yards, and properties, while power outages added another…
Proposals Sought for LEAP Mixed-Use Village
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. has begun seeking proposals for a 1,000-acre mixed-use village district in Lebanon that will be part of the LEAP Research and Innovation District.
Boone County 4-H Fair in Full Swing
Months of early mornings, daily feeding and countless hours of practice were evident during the Boone County 4-H Sheep Show, where young exhibitors showcased breeding sheep, market lambs and freshly washed wool fleeces.