Lebanon —
People already pull off to the side of the road to enjoy Tad Braner’s festive Christmas decorations in the 900 block of John Bart Road. And he’s not done yet.
Though his yard is already full of lighted displays including Santa, snowmen, soldiers, carolers, a nativity scene and candy canes, he still has “a bunch more” lights to put up.
“I’m hoping this catches on down the road,” Braner said, adding that more people are already decorating outside this year than last year, when he started this passion.
Braner still plans to put out more decorations, like deer, angels, stars and wreaths. He started decorating on Veterans Day weekend this year, but said next year he will start much earlier. Plus, next year may be even bigger as he has a few things on his decorating wish list — a 58-foot train and a horse and sleigh.
See Wednesday's paper for the full story.
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Boone resident wants to turn light display into a bit of holiday giving
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Incident Investigated
Lebanon Police Det.-Capt. Maurice Hobson searches the front yard at 2110 Crimson Lane, Lebanon, where Juventino Salinas Garcia received what were described as “severe” stab wounds to the neck just before 1 p.m. Monday, May 13. Police said Garcia was taken to Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. A woman was being questioned by police, Hobson said. According to police reports, Clada Garcia called 911 saying that she was in a vehicle in front of the home in the Hickory Meadows subdivision. Her husband had hurt her, she said, and was threatening to injure himself. The injured man was identified as Juventino Salinas Garcia in a press release issued by LPD Monday afternoon.
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Public invited to voting center hearing May 29
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Lawson outlines vote center options
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Toy drive begins early after flood ruins gifts
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Feeding Our Future event exceeds goal
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Colts’ Irsay and McAfee contribute to reward fund
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Lebanon resident returns safely
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Asphalt plant limbo could cause problems for county
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