The Lebanon Reporter

07/25/2026

The Western Boone football team completed their annual youth camp, with more than 130 players coming out.

Since Justin Pelley came to Western Boone, he has wanted to instill a family-like atmosphere around his Western Boone football program.

07/23/2026

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07/23/2026

Residents can bask in the sun and holiday spirit this month when Christmas returns early to Lebanon and Thorntown.

Dull’s Tree Farm will hold its annual Christmas in July Barn Sale on Saturday, and a unique evening at the Lebanon City Market will feature Santa hats and a festive atmosphere July 28.

Residents can bask in the sun and holiday spirit this month when Christmas returns early to Lebanon and Thorntown.

07/21/2026

Thorntown native Tony Richardson served six years on multiple tours in Iraq as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division’s All-American Division. Then one jump shattered his foot and ended his military career.

He still has connections and plenty of survivalist training that many in the outdoor industry would love to have. Richardson used those skills to develop the “Hoosier Bushcraft” podcast focusing on wilderness survival, self-reliance and outdoor living coupled with people and their stories.

On Tuesday, Richardson received the Governor's Distinguished Hoosier Award in Indianapolis. The Distinguished Hoosier Award honors outstanding persons who dedicate themselves to improving their communities and the state.

Thorntown native Tony Richardson served six years on multiple tours in Iraq as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division’s All-American Division. Then one jump shattered his foot and ended

07/21/2026

Zionsville native Annabelle Pancake-Webb picked up her first career win on the Epson Tour.

Former Zionsville standout Annabelle Pancake picked up her first career win on the Epson Tour on Sunday, winning the Greater Toledo Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania, Ohio

07/19/2026

Simulated gunfire and screaming echoed through Zionsville Community High School’s empty halls this week during active shooter training.

Local first responders from multiple Boone County agencies trained in the school, confronting realistic scenarios designed to test teamwork and response under pressure.

Simulated gunfire and screaming echoed through Zionsville Community High School’s empty halls this week during active shooter training.

07/18/2026

The Lebanon Redevelopment Commission voted Monday to move toward providing a $100,000 grant to support Lebanon Community School Corporation’s new preschool program opening in August.

07/15/2026

The Zionsville girls golf team placed fourth at the Girls High School Golf Nationals, which featured 36 state champions from across the country this past year.

It is hard to get to the top of any sport.