August 2025 Archives

Deborah Kay (Hodges) Ashlock

August 30, 2025 Day & Genda Funeral Home Comments Off

Deborah Kay “Debbie” Ashlock, 60, of Colfax, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home. She was born May 23, 1965 in Crawfordsville to John Wesley and Gladys Alyne (Perkins) Hodges. She married Stephen […]

Robert A. Allen

August 29, 2025 Myers Mortuary Comments Off

Robert A. Allen, 58, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, in New Ross, Indiana. He was born October 2, 1966, in Lebanon, Indiana, a son of the late James W. and Sharon L. (Likens) Allen. […]

New Truck Parking Facilities Now Open on I-65 in Boone County

August 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the opening of newly constructed Lebanon truck parking facilities on I-65 northbound and southbound near mile marker 148 in Boone County. “These are the second and third truck parking […]

KOKOMO MAN SENTENCED TO 22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ARSON

August 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Howard County Prosecutor’s Office announced today that 30-year-old Joseph Smith was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to 4 counts of arson yesterday. These charges stem from a series of arson […]

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared Lydia D. Barconia-Cass County

August 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Lydia Barconia, a 17 year old black female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 110 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a white […]

Legislative and State Government Updates Paid Senate Internships Available

August 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Helping develop the next generation of leaders is one of Senator Brian Buchanan’s priorities. With that in mind, the Office of Senator Buchanan is excited to share that the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is looking […]

Hoosierland TV Game of the Week: Western Boone at Lebanon

August 29, 2025 Sam Wort Comments Off

The Hoosierland TV Game of the Week heads to Boone County for a rivalry matchup between the Stars and the Tigers. Both teams started the season 0-1 and look to get the first win of […]

Flora Airport to Host “Touch a Truck, Touch an Airplane” Fly-In Event

August 28, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Families will have a chance to get up close with aircraft and vehicles at the “Touch a Truck, Touch an Airplane” Fly-In at the Flora Airport on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event will run […]

Ashley Renee Shaff

August 28, 2025 Day & Genda Funeral Home Comments Off

Ashley Renee Shaff, 32, of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, August, 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 2, 1992 in Frankfort. She enjoyed her music and books. She loved her […]

Marilyn J. Babcock

August 28, 2025 Myers Mortuary Comments Off

Marilyn J. Babcock, 92, of Jamestown, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1932, in Jamestown. Marilyn was the only child to […]