The Boone County 4th of July Committee is still looking for a few more participants for this year’s Little Boy Boone Contest! Contest Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Herman B Wells Room, Lebanon High School To be eligible, contestants must have a birthdate between July 5, 2020, and July 4, 2021. If you have a little guy who would love to participate, they would love to hear from you! Please contact Debbie with the 4th of July Executive Committee at 76

Amanda Marie Rodriguez, 47, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on September 22, 1978, a daughter of Barbara A. (Goodman) Port and the late William Paul Johnson. Amanda worked a multitude of jobs that all consisted of sales and working with others. She was baptized at Good Shepards Baptist Church in Mooresville. She enjoyed creating art and helping others in need. Survivors include her mother, Barbara Port; children, Kendall Red, Morgan (Jo

Elsie L. Fairfield, 81, passed away early Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at her home in Thorntown, Indiana. She was born on March 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Alton T. Fields and Juanita (Eskridge) Fairfield. On September 1, 1971, she married David G. Fairfield in Thorntown. Mr. Fairfield passed away in 1997. Elsie worked in a variety of roles, including at a grocery store, sewing factory, tanning salon, and as an elementary school crossing guard. She was a member of Trini

Last Friday, the City of Lebanon Fire Department Probationary Firefighters Jimmy Midence and Elliott Young graduated from the Pike Township Fire Academy. PFF Midence is assigned to Ladder 213 A-Shift and PFF Young is assigned to Engine 211 B-Shift.