LSCTFT is all set and ready to go for tonight’s fireworks display at Lapel Middle School. The show is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM, and we’re excited for a great evening of entertainment. We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Edgewood Fire Department and the Wayne Township Vol. Fire Dept, Hamilton County, for their assistance with coverage tonight.

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🚨 Missing Person Alert – Please Share 🚨

The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is urgently searching for 13-year-old Gavin Nicholas Purkey, a nonverbal autistic male. He was last spotted on a trail camera in the 4700 block east of County Road 1000N.

Gavin is described as a white male, approximately 5’5” tall and weighing 180 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a gray shirt and black shorts.

He was last seen on Thursday, July 10, 2025, around 8:00 AM, and authorities believe he may be in extreme danger. It’s also known that Gavin has a tendency to wander towards murky water, which further increases the risk to his safety.

Due to his nonverbal autism, Gavin will not respond to his name, and he will not approach anyone calling out to him. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts or if you locate him, it’s crucial that you do not take your eyes off him and immediately call 911.

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Starting Tuesday, July 15, milling and paving work is set to begin on S.R. 13 in Madison and Hancock Counties. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures with flagging operations in two areas: at the bridge over Fall Creek and between Old Fort Rd. and the intersection of U.S. 36/S.R. 67 in Fortville. The paving work is anticipated to last around one week, pending favorable weather conditions. For more details on this project, visit: https://bit.ly/4kAfYxd

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It’s been a busy two weeks for our firefighters, with 7 fires responded to in extreme heat conditions. Here are some of the notable incidents that haven’t been covered yet:

On July 4th, a fire broke out from an outdoor grill and spread to the siding of a home. Our crews arrived quickly and were able to stop the fire before it spread inside, preventing further damage.

Just two days later, on July 6th, we responded to a working outbuilding fire in Pendleton. The fire was well-involved when we arrived, requiring a full suppression effort from our team.

The next day, July 7th, we tackled a working residential fire in Lapel that started in the garage and extended into the living space. Our firefighters worked efficiently to contain the fire and limit further damage, thanks to their swift and professional response.

Another working residential fire occurred in Pendleton on July 9th, with visible smoke on arrival. Our crews made an aggressive interior attack and brought the fire under control, demonstrating their expertise and training.

We’re proud of the effort and professionalism shown by our crews and mutual aid partners during this stretch of high call volume. As we continue to respond to emergencies in the extreme heat, we want to remind residents to use caution with outdoor grilling and storage of flammable items, especially during the summer months.

We’d like to extend our thanks to our mutual aid fire departments, including Anderson Fire Department, Fishers Fire Department, Vernon Township Fire Department, Adams Markleville Fire Protection Territory, and Lapel Stony Creek Township Fire Territory, for their support and collaboration.

[Image descriptions: Photos of firefighters in action, responding to fires and emergencies]

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To find rummage sales happening during the fair, check out the comments section below for a list of addresses. If you’re hosting a rummage sale during this time, please share your address, dates, and operating hours with us so we can help spread the word.

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The countdown is on! 🤩👏🏼 We’re just 4️⃣ days away from the 2025 Lapel Village Fair!!! 😎 The excitement is building, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🌽🚜🎪

[Image: A sneak peek at the fun to come…]

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