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Commissioners name three to CBV
Lebanon — Mayor Huck Lewis, County Council President Steve Jacob and Greater Zionsville Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ray Cortopassi have been named to the Boone County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau board.
The appointments were unanimously approved at Monday's meeting, June 22 of the Boone County Board of Commissioners.
Before the meeting, Jeff Wolfe was sworn into office by County Clerk Penny Bogan. Wolfe will complete the term of Third District Commissioner Huck Lewis, who resigned May 23 after being named mayor of Lebanon.
• Asked County Attorney Eileen Sims to draft a resolution that would require companies seeking utility agreements to post a three-year, 10 percent maintenance bond. The commissioners must approve all requests to install utilities — such as gas lines or electric service — in a county road right-of-way.
• Approved closing County Roads 875 W and 690 N near the former Old Mill Run amusement park for about 15 minutes after dark on Friday, July 3 for a fireworks display.
• Took under review proposals for furnishing county insurance coverage from HGB and Lamar and Lamar.
The commissioners tabled:
• Approval of paying bills for infrastructure work in Anson until finance consultant H.J. Umbaugh & Associates can verify the amount remaining in an account from which those bills are paid;
• Awarding a bid for a single-axle dump truck pending review of bids by County Highway Superintendent Tom Kouns.
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Battery reported by woman
A woman reported that her estranged husband had hit her over the head with his hand, which had a ring on it, in the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 31.
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United Way sets new records
The United Way of Central Indiana in Boone County is raising the bar this year with several record highs.
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Shine on
The event raised more than $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. To donate, visit http://memorywalk10.kintera.org/indianapolis/lacyslightsamy, go to Akard True Value Hardware,
75 Boone Village Shopping Center or mail to Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter,
50 E. 91st St. Indianapolis , IN 46240. Put “Lacy's Lights” or Z’Sparkle Party and Drag Race” for the donation to count towards the event.
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PAC says yes to referendum
A group of local residents have joined forces to create a political action committee to help pass Zionsville Community Schools’ operating budget referendum.
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Logo trickles into Zionsville
Zionsville’s rebranding effort is on the move. The logo, which is now complete, is starting to pop up around town.
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Budget hammered out as public hearing nears
As the Zionsville Town Council’s budget public hearing, set for Tuesday, Sept. 7 nears, members tried to get budget questions answered and issues resolved at its agenda setting meeting Monday, Aug. 30.
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Zville man found guilty of selling cocaine
Frank Bearquiver, 32, may have exchanged $80 for decades in prison.
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Group in infancy stages of aiding Main Street
An informal group is now starting to discuss aiding Zionsville’s Main Street businesses.
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New station allows quick arrival to working fire
Fire crews were on the scene of a rural mobile home fire within four minutes of the alarm.
Zionsville fire Chief Jamie VanGorder said the firefighter’s response time was a critical factor in saving a significant portion of the home.
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