Top stories from Boone County, Indiana — breaking civic news, community announcements, and developments that affect Lebanon, Zionsville, Whitestown, and Thorntown.
Pauline Mae McCoy, 87, of rural Frankfort, passed away May 18, 2026 at her home, with her loved ones by her side. She was born June 5, 1938 in Clinton County, Indiana to Paul Edgar & Olive Mae (Keck) Decker. She married William “Bill” McCoy on November 24, 1976 and he preceded…
More than 500 people in Zionsville can say they’ve broken a Guinness World Record. The Trailside Dads Club broke the world record for the largest gaga ball game May 2. The game, which was played during Trailside Elementary School’s annual campout night, featured 585 people. Gaga…
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ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Sip, Stroll, and Shop on June 11th in the Village of Zionsville.
The event will bring together local retailers, restaurants, residents, and visitors for an engaging night of shopping, dining, and interactive experiences throughout the Main Street…
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The Zionsville Education Foundation has awarded more than $72,000 in classroom and professional development grants to educators at Zionsville Community Schools. More than $27,000 will go toward classroom grants. Highlights include equipment for a high-demand jewelry class at…
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Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Executive Director Kristin Shelley is considering significant budget reductions for 2027 as the library navigates the impacts of property tax legislation and less revenue. Much like other taxing entities, including local governments and…
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BOONE COUNTY, Ind. — Police have arrested a Whitestown man accused of using artificial intelligence to create child sex abuse material. Authorities began investigating 46-year-old Joseph Boots of Whitestown in February after the Boone County Child Abuse and Sexual Exploitation…
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The popular TV show “Shark Tank” features entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas to investors in the hopes of securing funding. But what if the entrepreneurs only had 60 minutes to come up with an idea? That’s the premise of Sprint to Success, a nonprofit founded by…
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By Kaitlin Fallowfield Some went for distance, some went for speed and some had to go back for the decorations that blew off their cars at the fourth annual Trailside Elementary School Kindy 500. The Trailside Elementary kindergarten class continued the time-honored tradition of…
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The Shalom House, a non-profit organization founded in 2002, serves free meals to the community of Boone County and is supported by 850 volunteers, with its primary fundraiser being the Garden Tour on June
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Lifesaving medical devices have been added to Lions Park, thanks to a partnership between Zionsville Little League and the Zionsville Lions Club. The two organizations pooled their resources together to purchase two defibrillators for the park. They were installed earlier this…
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