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The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of […]

The Thorntown Public Library has announced its upcoming Escape Experience where community members can attempt to help a confused librarian find a missing diary within their team. Seven different teams of four to eight people […]

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 99 that will be in effect until 11 p.m. this evening for 28 counties that include Boone, Clinton and Carroll counties. A tornado watch indicates that weather […]

An unattended open burn led to a fire in a detached garage that caused damage to a nearby duplex near the line of Lebanon and Whitestown Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:57 p.m. yesterday, April 1, […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for severe storms, heavy rain and widespread flooding expected to move across Indiana starting Wednesday afternoon and evening. As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flood […]

A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Buchanan that would give students participating in FFA and 4-H an excused absence from school passed the Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 45-2 with bipartisan support. […]

The 2025 Boone County Treats Trail began this week with opportunities for some seriously sweet deals throughout April at participating locations across the county that are inviting community members to satisfy their sweet tooth on […]

A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Buchanan that would bolster the relationship between Indiana and Ireland unanimously passed the Senate on Tuesday. If passed in the House of Representatives, House Bill 1489 would establish […]

The Frankfort Community Public Library has announced its first-ever seed swap at the library that has been set for Saturday, April 12 in Harry’s Coffee Bar for community members to exchange seeds with other gardeners […]

The Boone County Chamber of Commerce has invited the community to partake in the next Off The Clock after hours event hosted by Hickory Cottage Apartments on April 17 to collaborate together with other local […]

Love INC Boone County has announced its upcoming Canvas Painting Party that will have two sessions for local ladies to join on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7. Following a large community interest in […]

The Caring Center in Boone County has released its April needs for the food pantry as it strives to continue providing “a chance for everyone” in 2025. The organization stated that around one out of […]

The Annual Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Spring Craft Show is on the horizon with gifts intended to put a smile on any mother’s face. The 2024 Spring Craft Show is slated for April 26 […]

The Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action has encouraged community members to save the date for the next Inner Light support group for those above the age of 55 struggling with anxiety or […]

The LEAP (Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace) project in northern Boone County, Indiana, is a large-scale economic development initiative aiming to transform 10,000 acres into a major industrial and innovation hub. Here are the latest updates: • […]

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2 through 1 a.m. Thursday, April 3 for portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest and […]

The Indiana Department of Transportation issued a warning for the community to be aware of tolling-related text message or “smishing” scams targeting Hoosiers statewide. The department stated that false messages appearing to be received from […]

Postal Service officials in Indiana have reported that 67 letter carriers have experience dog bites or dog attacks so far in fiscal year 2025, which compares to 53 dog bites or dog attacks during the […]

A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Buchanan that would protect children in schools passed the Senate 46-1 Monday with bipartisan support. House Bill 1285 would ensure parents can record a meeting related to their child’s […]

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets has announced a special event titled “Sparkling Success: Women’s Leadership Series” that will celebrate the achievements of women-owned small businesses in Frankfort and Clinton County. The event will be hosted by […]

As Boone County continues to grow, the Boone Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) is stepping up to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges: the need for diverse and attainable housing options. In a […]

Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets and the YWCA of Greater Lafayette are partnering together to proclaim April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a proclamation ceremony on Friday, April 4. Sheets will read the proclamation on […]