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Whitestown Jackson Run Park Officially Opens With 22 Acres Of Enjoyment
The Whitestown Parks and Recreation team celebrated the opening of Jackson Run Park today, Tuesday, July 2 for the community to enjoy 22-acres of playground, park and amenities. The Whitestown Parks and Recreation Department announced that the Jackson Run Park officially opened today at 2816 Grassy Branch Drive in Whitestown...
Lebanon Educational Foundation Dinner Fundraiser Kicks Off Tomorrow, July 3
The Lebanon Educational Foundation announced its upcoming dinner fundraiser that will heat up tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3 to raise funds for the organization to continue its mission to aid the students of Boone County in their academic endeavors. The dinner is slated to kick off on July 3 from 5...
Shalom House Will Host Boone County First Responders Cookout On July 11
The Shalom House has issued an invitation to the Boone County community to join the organization for the Boone County First Responders Cookout scheduled for July 11. The Boone County First Responders Cookout is slated to kick off on July 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shalom House at 304 W. Green St. in Lebanon where Boone County first responders will be treated to a cookout on the organization’s newly-installed patio as a means of thanking the attendees for their dedication to the safety and prosperity of the community.
Semi truck fire closes I-65 in Clinton, Boone counties
CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. – A semi truck fire in Clinton County closed part of I-65 Tuesday morning, affecting traffic in both Clinton and Boone counties. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the fire happened at mile marker 156. Officials were diverting northbound traffic to State Road 47 and suggested using US 52 as an […]
Going for gold: Carmel swimmers, coach ready to represent Team USA at Paris Olympics
Carmel siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell, both first-time Olympians, are eager to represent Team USA in swimming events this summer in Paris, France. But their roads to the “Super Bowl of swimming,” according to their coach, Chris Plumb, followed different paths. Plumb, who has been named an assistant coach for the U.S. team at this summer’s Olympics, began coaching the Shackells through the Carmel Swim Club after they relocated from California.
Carmel council allows mayor to select designee to serve on board of public works
The Carmel City Council met July 1 to change a rule regarding the composition of the board of public works, introduce an ordinance that would permit certain alcoholic beverages to be enjoyed within a designated area and send an ordinance outlining rules for residential pool rentals back to committee. What...
Night & Day diversions – July 2, 2024
Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” runs through July 7 at the Indianapolis venue. For more, visit beefandboards.com. Serpentine Fire, a Earth, Wind & Fire tribute act, will join the Carmel Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. July 3 at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel. A patriotic tribute of George M. Cohan featuring Actors Theatre of Indiana performers will start at 7 p;m. For more, visit carmelsymphony.org.
Is the billion-dollar incentive deal for Eli Lilly a good deal for taxpayers?
INDIANAPOLIS — It is the most expensive incentive package ever offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Price tag: just over $1.25 billion. That’s what Eli Lilly got in return for placing two pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in the IEDC’s Leap District in Boone County. Lilly remains, for now, the only tenant in the 9,000-acre, […]
Carmel to premiere patriotic Palladiscope display on July Fourth
A patriotic Palladiscope display is coming to Carmel just in time for Independence Day, according to the city’s Facebook page. Preview photos of the light show, which is projected on the Palladium performing arts venue, depict fireworks, the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell. The patriotic display will...
Zionsville Fire Department Welcomes Six New Firefighters; Mayor Stehr Provides Financial Update
The Zionsville Fire Department officially welcomed six new firefighters to the team after a swearing-in ceremony led by Mayor John Stehr, and a mayoral update revealed that a complete mid-year financial report for the town will be available for community members to view in mid-July. During the July 1 Zionsville...
Carmel May Soon Approve “DORA” Along Monon Greenway
CARMEL, Ind. — It’s called a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or “DORA” and once could soon be coming to a specific area in Carmel. The point of a DORA is to allow people who order drinks at any bars or restaurants within the area to walk around outside the establishment with their drink in hand. […] The post Carmel May Soon Approve “DORA” Along Monon Greenway appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
Local Utilities Departments Warn Of Circulating Scams
Frankfort Municipal Utilities and Lebanon Utilities have both reported attempted scams circulating the communities that they serve, including house visits after the office closes and phone calls demanding payment. Frankfort Municipal Utilities reported that a scam was circulating sporadically throughout Frankfort as customers have reported people knocking on their doors...
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Celebrates 25 Years And Offers Discount On Christmas Classic
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE), located in Carmel, prepares to announce their 2024-2025 season as they celebrate 25 years of educating, inspiring and performing. Join them for a toast to celebrate this monumental anniversary. Central Indiana Dance Ensemble was founded in 1999 by artistic director, Suzann DeLay. The company is...
Westfield announces plans for a new fire station
Westfield, Ind. (WISH) — On Tuesday, the city of Westfield and Westfield Fire Department announced renderings for a new fire station on the city’s north side. Station 84 will be located at 191 St. and Chad Hittle Dr. The city says the station is needed due to an increase of residential neighborhoods in the area. […]
Lebanon Installs New Wayfinding Signs Throughout City
The City of Lebanon announced that residents and visitors will be treated to new tools to aid in their travels throughout the city with new signs being installed to pinpoint common locations. The city announced that over a dozen wayfinding signs are currently being installed throughout the city as a...
A place of hope: Second Safe Haven Baby Box installed in Westfield
First passed in 2000, the Indiana Safe Haven Law allows a person to surrender their infant anonymously without fear of arrest or prosecution. In 2017, Indiana expanded the Safe Haven Law to allow for baby boxes at hospitals, and in 2018 those locations were expanded to include fire stations with available 24/7 emergency medical services.
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