The Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced 19 communities earned over $14.2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds. Our regional community liaisons presented each awarded community with a check congratulating them on their hard work achieving the grant.

This grant funding will help expand community facilities and improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. To learn more, read the full release here: events.in.gov/event/2026-CDBG-Round1Awards.

Congratulations to the following communities:

🔵 Town of Alfordsville
🔵 City of Cannelton
🔵 Clay County
🔵 City of Clinton, Indiana
🔵 Town of Colfax
🔵 City of Covington
🔵 Town of Farmersburg
🔵 City of Greenfield
🔵 Town of Hartsville
🔵 City of Jasonville
🔵 Town of Lapel
🔵 Town of Medora
🔵 City of Plymouth,
🔵 The Town of Prince’s Lakes
🔵 Town of Roachdale, IN
🔵 City of Scottsburg
🔵 Town of Versailles, Indiana
🔵 Town of Winamac
🔵 Town of Wolcott-Clerk Treasurer’s Office

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETNG OF
LAPEL BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

There will be a Special Meeting of the Lapel Board of Zoning Appeals, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 beginning at 6:30 pm, to be held at the Lapel Eagles, 110 E. 9th Street Lapel IN. 46051 for the purpose of electing offcers, adopting an amended application packet, first reading of two amendments to the Rules and Procedures, orientation presentation on the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Zoning Appeals.

It is the policy of the Town of Lapel, Indiana, that all public meetings and events comply with Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities, as defined under the ADA, who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in a public meeting or event should contact the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Lapel, Indiana as soon as possible, but no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled meeting or event.

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Attention Residents: Several employees from Citizens Energy will be in town today tagging gas meters. They will be wearing Citizens Energy attire.
As a reminder, if you have a Gas Emergency, please call Citizens Energy at 317-924-3311


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There will be a Special Meeting of the Lapel Town Council, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, beginning at 6:30 pm, to be held at the Lapel Lions Club, 329 S. Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.

It is the policy of the Town of Lapel, Indiana, that all public meetings and events comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities, as defined under the ADA, who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in a public meeting or event should contact the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Lapel, Indiana as soon as possible, but no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled meeting or event.

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Additional minutes from four recent meetings have been added to the Town of Lapel website.

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Did you know? The Town of Lapel has a public alert system, we can notify you via text or email when we have something important we think you need to hear.

Social media is also a valuable asset, but with no control over the mystical algorithms we can’t ensure the right people get to see important posts.

With the Town of Lapel public alert system you’ll always be in the know when something important comes along.

Visit the link below and Register to receive notices.

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Attention Residents: Due to a glitch in the billing system, everyone received a disconnect notice from the Town. If your amount due is zero, please disregard this notice. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.


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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF LAPEL TOWN COUNCIL

There will be a Special Meeting of the Lapel Town Council, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 beginning at 6:30 pm, to be held at the Lapel Eagles, 110 E. 9th Street Lapel IN. 46051 for the purpose of passing a resolution for proceeds of the gas fund and discussing the Town Manager transition.

It is the policy of the Town of Lapel, Indiana, that all public meetings and events comply with Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities Act and are accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities, as defined under the ADA, who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in a public meeting or event should contact the office of the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Lapel, Indiana as soon as possible, but no less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled meeting or event.

Lapel Town Council

You can find the full agenda on the Town of Lapel website @

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Attention Residents: Citizens Energy representatives will be at the Town Council meeting tonight with information about the Gas company transition and to answer any questions you may have. The Town Council meeting is at 7:00pm tonight at the Lapel Lion’s Club.


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The agenda for the upcoming Town Meeting (Thursday 16th July 2026) is now available on the Town of Lapel website.

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