October 2025 Archives

Community Foundation of Boone County Announces 2025 Unrestricted Grant Recipients

October 30, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Community Foundation of Boone County (CFBC) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the final competitive grant cycle for 2025, totaling more than $162,045 to 19 Boone County-serving nonprofit organizations. These unrestricted grants, aimed at addressing […]

October 31st Trick-or-Treat Times Announced for Boone, Clinton, and Carroll Counties

October 30, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

It’s that time of year again when kids eagerly look forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends while trick-or-treating. Below are the designated trick-or-treat times for counties […]

The Farmers Bank Expands into Downtown Tipton, Continuing its Legacy of Community Growth

October 30, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

As The Farmers Bank marches toward its 150th anniversary, the Bank is proud to announce plans to open a new financial center in downtown Tipton, marking its 12th location and fourth county including Boone, Clinton, […]

Registration Opens Nov. 1 for 2026 Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge

October 30, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Thank you to everyone who Plunged, partnered, donated, volunteered or otherwise participated in the 19 Polar Plunge events across the state in 2025 to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. By taking an […]

Rita L. Sweet

October 29, 2025 Goodwin Funeral Home Comments Off

Rita Lynn Sweet, 68, of Lafayette, IN, passed away October 28, 2025 at Franciscan Hospital, Lafayette. She was born February 16, 1957 in Lafayette, IN to David & Mary Crider. Rita was a graduate of […]

Frankfort Indoor Market Returns to Edward Jones Building

October 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Shoppers and community members are invited to the Frankfort Indoor Market at the Edward Jones Building, located on the Clinton County Fairgrounds, for a day of local shopping, food, and entertainment. The market will be […]

Flora Welcomes the Season with Holiday Open House– November 13, 14 & 15

October 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Flora will soon be aglow with festive lights and holiday cheer as the community prepares for its annual Holiday Open House, taking place Thursday, November 13 through Saturday, November 15. Throughout the three-day event, downtown […]

Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Opens 75th Season with “The Star City” – A Celebration of Lafayette

October 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra (LSO) kicks off its 75th Anniversary Season with The Star City, a multimedia concert experience on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Under […]

Indianapolis to Host National FFA Convention & Expo through 2040

October 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

Indianapolis is now locked in as the host city for the National FFA Convention & Expo through at least 2040, according to the National FFA Organization. The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th […]

Tortoises Taken from Indianapolis Zoo Found Safe in Madison County Park

October 29, 2025 Melissa Jacobs Comments Off

The Egyptian and Northern Spider tortoises taken from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month, were found safe and uninjured this afternoon in Falls Park, which is located in the Madison County city of Pendleton. According […]