On July 21, Whitestown police and fire departments teamed to greet school children as the Verizon Store in Whitestown handed them free backpacks. From left, Whitestown Metropolitan Police Dept. officers Darrick Deeter, John Jurkash and Joe Turney and Whitestown Fire Dept. firefighters Brett Scherer, Tyler Hostetler, Riley Pallikan and Nathan Joseph. (Photos by Ben Stout) Whitestown Metropolitan Police Dept. officer Joe Turney chats with Lebanon residents Makaya Mcintyre, Ryleigh Kincade and Brooklynn Kincade as they try on their new backpacks at the Verizon Wireless store. Snapshot: Verizon store gives backpacks to local children 0 By Current Publishing on August 3, 2019 Zionsville Community More Headlines Snapshot: Stuff the Bus provides more than 400 backpacks filled with school supplies Suspect in fatal shooting of police officer has lengthy criminal history Remembering a fallen hero: Friends share memories of slain Elwood Police Dept. Officer Noah Shahnavaz Lawrence Community Safety Day set for Aug. 13 Adult baby store to file appeal after board affirms city’s decision Indy Tech Gives raises $61K for area nonprofits Share. Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Stay CURRENT with our daily newsletter (M-F) and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox for free! Email (required) *First Name Phone Number Select list(s) to subscribe toBreaking NewsEntertainmentFood/DiningMorning Briefing Yes, I would like to receive emails from Current Publishing. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Current Publishing, 30 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN, 46032, https://www.youarecurrent.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact