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Commissioners approve 96th Street speed limit
An ordinance setting a 35 mph speed limit on 96th Street and Ford Road was approved Monday, Nov. 16, by the Boone County Commissioners.
The ordinance, based on a traffic survey by J. A. Barker Engineering, brings the speed limit into line with an ordinance recently passed by the Zionsville Town Council.
Both the town and county had to approve identical limits because part of the area is outside Zionsville’s limits, but will come under the town’s jurisdiction Jan. 1 after a government consolidation with Eagle and Union townships.
The traffic study served two purposes. It’s also a required step before Boone County can replace a concrete bridge over Eagle Creek with a used steel truss bridge purchased from Shelbyville.
The bridge can’t be used, though, unless the area around 96th Street and Ford Road is declared a historic preservation district.
County Councilman Gene Thompson, whose district includes the Zionsville area, asked the commissioners if there was a time line for replacement of the concrete bridge.
“About a decade, I think,” replied Commissioner Charles Eaton.
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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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Battery reported by woman
