About Boone County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Noah Alatza noah@coverdaleconsulting.com 317-519-7892 BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (November 11, 2022) — On this Veteran’s Day, the Boone County Commissioners are grateful to announce the county’s Veterans Affairs Officer will now be able to serve our veterans on a full-time basis. The Commissioners provided the following …

MEDIA CONTACT Noah Alatza noah@coverdaleconsulting.com 317-519-7892 BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (October 19, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners hope that members of the community participating in Halloween enjoy a fun and safe evening. Below are the official trick-or-treating times for Boone County on Monday, October 31.  Boone County Municipalities – Trick-Or-Treat …

Mental Health America of Boone County (MHABC) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a chapter of Mental Health America (formerly the National Mental Health Association), the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With approximately 300 affiliates nationwide, MHABC represents a growing movement of Americans who …

Earlier this year, the Boone County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) partnered with members of the Boone County Community Corrections and Probation, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Unite Indy, Aspire Indiana and Boone County employers to create the Second Chance Coalition. This coalition serves justice-involved individuals while meeting the workforce needs …

As Boone County continues the trajectory of unprecedented growth, the [Boone] County Commissioners and other county leaders are working to better educate the public about the existing resources as well as looking at how the county can expand upon those resources once the construction of the justice center has been …

ADVANCE, Ind. (June 13, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners unanimously approved last month’s federal grant money to purchase generators for the Town of Advance’s sewage system. The money is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and includes $132,000 for the generators that have recently seen delays due …

Veterans have an immense number of services and programs available to them; however, navigating through them can be overwhelming due to constantly changing conditions. The Boone County veterans’ officer can assist veterans and others with all of these programs and services. Understanding the Role of the County’s Veterans’ Service Officer …

*This article was produced in memory of Tate Eugenio. We’d like to thank Tate’s parents Randy and Angie Eugenio for their contributions to this article. A study released in January 2020 by the Center for Health Policy at Indiana University states, “Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among …

CFBC’s 220+ funds award grants to nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in Boone County by contributing to the development of each community, addressing community needs, and investing in solutions that strengthen and improve our community. Annual Report for the Boone County Foundation

As previously reported, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office’s (BCSO) primary focus remains on the rehabilitation of its inmates or “clients” and reducing the recidivism rate, albeit the county jail’s current recidivism rate is at 17%—down from 44%. BSCO attributes the success of its behavioral health and rehabilitation programs, such as …