In the coming months, Boone County residents can expect to encounter road closures and updates in the area. The county has announced several upcoming projects that will impact local traffic, but will be important to the success of our growing county. Effective April 1, 2023, CR 150 W from CR …
Read More »Stephen Elkins Appointed as New Executive Director of Boone County Area Plan Commission
The Boone County Area Plan Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Elkins as its new Executive Director. Steve Elkins Elkins is thrilled to be serving the residents of Boone County in this role. With nearly 10 years of planning experience, he is well-equipped to help guide the …
Read More »Boone County’s Justice Center: Construction Progress Commences in Historic First Week
Boone County, IND — Construction has officially begun on Boone County’s Justice Center. Boone County’s Justice Center construction project is now underway, with the first week seeing significant progress. Equipment started arriving on Monday, and the excavation crew soon followed. Safety meetings were conducted to ensure a safe working environment …
Read More »Joint Statement From the Boone County Commissioners & County Council on County Councilor’s Don Lamb’s new Appointment as Executive Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture
The Boone County Commissioners and County Council are thrilled to congratulate Don Lamb on his appointment as the new Executive Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Don Lamb As a second-generation farmer hailing from Lebanon, Don’s lifelong commitment and expertise in the agriculture industry are unparalleled. His deep …
Read More »The Center for Hope Partnership Approved by Boone County Commissioners & Council
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (February 16, 2023) — The Boone County Commissioners and Boone County Council have approved a request for seed money for a partnership between Witham Health Services and Sylvia’s Place Child Advocacy Center. The Center for Hope program is a result of the partnership and will be housed …
Read More »Boone County Sheriff Tony Harris Speaks About Public Safety and School Resource Officers
Harris spoke about the importance of maintaining safety for all of Boone County’s residents, schools, business owners, and visitors and emphasized that prioritizing public safety isn’t a new initiative for the Boone County Sheriff’s Department nor for any of the county’s public safety agencies throughout the county. Boone County Sherriff …
Read More »Meet the Newly Elected Boone County Officials
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (January 11, 2023) — Three newly elected Boone County officials took over in their new capacity to start 2023. The Boone County Commissioners are confident these newly elected officials will provide the community with highly responsive and professional services. Boone County Assessor Jennifer Lasley Jennifer Lasley Assessor …
Read More »Welcoming New Boone County Commissioner Tim Beyer
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (January 3, 2023) — At their January 3 meeting, the Boone County Commissioners welcomed Tim Beyer as the new Commissioner for District 1. “We are looking forward to working with Mr. Beyer as he begins his tenure as a Boone County Commissioner,” Commissioners Donnie Lawson and Jeff …
Read More »Boone County Surveyor Kenneth Hedge Honored by Commissioners
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (December 27, 2022) — The Boone County Commissioners are honoring longtime Boone County Surveyor Kenneth Hedge for his decades of service to the county. After graduating from Purdue University, Hedge began working for the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District for three years before becoming Boone …
Read More »Commissioners Looking Forward to Working with New Boone County Sheriff
BOONE COUNTY, Ind. (January 4, 2023) — The Boone County Commissioners are looking forward to working with newly sworn in Boone County Sheriff Anthony Harris along with his recently appointed command staff. “Sheriff Harris has served our community honorably for decades, and we are excited to see what accomplishments he …
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