News across Boone County
Murder mystery dinner to benefit ILAAD, Arc of Greater Boone County
A carnival-themed murder mystery dinner will benefit two Boone County organizations that help people with disabilities. The third annual fundraiser for Independent Living for Adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Boone County 4-H…
Fundraiser at Holliday Farms to benefit CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center
ABC journalist and host of “What Would You Do?” John Quiñones will be featured at the Evening of Light fundraiser dinner Oct. 17 at The Club at Holliday Farms for the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Terre Haute. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m.…
Zionsville in brief — October 6, 2026
Path eyed for Elm Street Green, Lions Park — The Town of Zionsville intends to build a path that will connect Elm Street Green to Lions Park. The Zionsville Board of Parks & Recreation approved to bid out the project Sept. 24. When completed, it is expected to seamlessly…
Meta Pledges $300k for Preschool Access Fund
October 1st was a special afternoon at Lebanon Community Schools! An exciting announcement was made as Meta presented a generous $300,000 gift to support the Preschool Access Fund.
Election Board: Boone County Council candidate did not violate election law
A candidate for Boone County Council did not violate election law by reusing signs that said “reelect” on them, according to the Boone County Election Board. The board voted 2-1 on Sept. 28 that Craig Melton, who is running for the District 4 seat on the county council, did not…
Zionsville’s Carpenter Nature Preserve wins state award
Carpenter Nature Preserve has only been open a few months, but it’s already garnering statewide recognition. The park was named the 2026 Community Green Project of the Year by Accelerate Indiana Municipalities Sept. 30. AIM is an advocacy group for municipal government in…
Zionsville Parks Department could take over Maplelawn Farmstead operations
A historic farm in Zionsville will likely be operated by Zionsville Parks & Recreation next year. The Zionsville Board of Parks & Recreation is expected to vote on a memorandum of understanding in November that would turn over operations of Maplelawn Farmstead to the town. The…
Cardboard Boat Regatta at Traders Point Christian Schools teaches kids problem solving
Seventh and eighth graders at Traders Point Christian Schools in Whitestown put their engineering skills to the test as they set sail Sept. 18 in the fourth annual Cardboard Boat Regatta. The annual STEM unit challenges students to build, design and engineer a viable boat out of…
Meet the candidates running for Boone County Council District 1
Incumbent Republican Jennifer Hostetter is running for reelection for the Boone County Council District 1 seat against Democrat Alyson Bray. Hostetter is a family law attorney for Carmel-based Connell Michael LLP. Bray is a deputy prosecutor for the Marion County Prosecutor’s…
Early LPD HQ Designs Revealed
[Content Courtesy: The Lebanon Reporter] Lebanon’s police department is operating out of a building that was never designed to be a police station, and city officials say the department has long outgrown the space.
Meet the candidates running for Boone County Commissioner
The race for the District 1 Boone County Commissioners seat is between Republican Jason Plunkett and Democrat Bob Brennan. Plunkett is a nine-year member and current president of the Zionsville Town Council. Brennan is a retired teacher and former president of the Zionsville…
Overnight Stoppages Planned on I-865 for Bridge Beam Setting
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces brief, overnight stoppages are planned on I-865 for beam setting on the Ford Road bridge ... [FULL STORY] The post Overnight Stoppages Planned on I-865 for Bridge Beam Setting first appeared on Clinton County…