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Five Lebanon Buildings to Receive $621,705.45 in Grant Funding from Boone County 180 Makeover
The City of Lebanon is set to receive a significant boost in its downtown revitalization efforts, thanks to $621,705.45 in grant funding from Boone County’s 180 Makeover program. This substantial financial support will be distributed among five key buildings in Lebanon, facilitating various improvements and fostering economic growth. Grant...
Boone County Crash: 4-Year-Old Boy Airlifted After Pedestrian Accident
A 4-year-old boy was flown to a hospital early Sunday morning after being hit by a car in Florence, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to Weaver Road overpass near Interstate 75 around 1 a.m. for a crash involving a pedestrian. They found that a 50-year-old woman driving west on Weaver Road slowed down to 30 mph after seeing another vehicle flashing headlights at her in the eastbound lane. This was on a stretch where the speed limit is normally 50 mph.
4-Year-Old Hit by Car in Florence: Family Was Asleep During Incident
After being hit by a car near Florence early on Sunday morning, a 4-year-old child had to be airlifted, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to a crash involving a pedestrian on the Weaver Road overpass close to I-75 at roughly one in the morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
Hoosier Village Drive From 96th Street Temporarily Closed Today
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office announced that Hoosier Village Drive from 96th Street will be temporarily closed today, July 9. Drivers are instructed to utilize the northwest entrance for access to Hoosier Village while the street remains blocked.
Semi truck driver in critical condition after Whitestown road rage shooting
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Officials with the Whitestown Police Department released information regarding Wednesday afternoon’s road rage shooting that left a person in critical condition and impacted traffic for multiple hours. According to previous reports, officials closed I-65 near the 130.5 mile marker Wednesday afternoon. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office originally said a portion of the […]
Boone County Chamber Of Commerce To Host ‘Strengths Workshop’ On July 26
The Boone County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Strengths Workshop” featuring a renowned guest speaker to provide the community with information and tactics to harness their personal strengths. The Chamber event will be held on July 26 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lebanon Public...
Road rage shooting leads to long I-65 closure
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Interstate 65 is back open after Whitestown police say a road rage shooting impacted traffic Wednesday afternoon. The Boone County Sherrif’s Department originally cited the closure as due to “police activity.” Whitestown police have since confirmed that the closure is because of a shooting that started because of road rage. There is […]
1 critically injured in shooting near I-65 in Whitestown
WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Interstate 65 was closed in Boone County Wednesday afternoon after a report of a shooting. Whitestown Police tell 13News one person was shot in the area of the 130-mile marker, north of the Whitestown exit on I-65. The victim was reported to be in critical condition at an Indianapolis hospital.
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