PLAINFIELD, Ind. – In a significant victory for historic preservation, Hendricks Regional Health, the Town of Plainfield and Mr. James Wheeler are pleased to announce the successful preservation effort of the historic Thomas and Louisa Little House. This treasured Queen Anne-style home, located along U.S. 40 in Plainfield, will now …
Read More »Crash that led to the death of a Hendricks County Deputy leads to an arrest of a man on a previous warrant
Juan Gomez PLAINFIELD- The Plainfield Police Department continues to investigate the single vehicle crash on April 15, 2024, that led to the untimely in the line of duty death of Deputy Fred Fislar. Yesterday, the Plainfield Police arrested and transported to Hendrick County Jail, Juan Gomez (20 of Guatemala), on …
Read More »New traffic signal to be installed at U.S. 36 and S.R. 75 in New Winchester
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal is coming to the intersection of U.S. 36 and State Road 75 in New Winchester. Beginning on or after Monday, April 29, crews will begin lane closures on U.S. 36, which will alternate between the eastbound …
Read More »Avon High School student ranks first among JAG Indiana students to win and place top 10 at national JAG competition
INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development congratulates Jobs for America’s Graduates Indiana students for accolades garnished through their efforts at the 2024 National JAG Career Development Conference. Esther Bankole-Brown Esther Bankole-Brown, a student at Avon High School, ranked 1st in Employability Skills. The National CDC …
Read More »Hendricks County Tourism Reaches All-Time High: Visitors Spend $352 Million
DANVILLE, IN (April 25, 2024) –When Ray Embry decided to open Press Play Gaming Lounge at the height of the pandemic in 2020, he knew he had a good product that both residents and visitors would enjoy, but he couldn’t predict its sustainability. “When we first started, our expenses were …
Read More »Help Shape the Future of Hendricks County
As part of our GIFT VII Community Unity initiative, the Community Foundation is supporting the work of Visit Hendricks County to build county pride and refresh our community branding. Please consider attending one of Visit Hendricks County’s upcoming community meetings to share what you love about where you live and …
Read More »Grand Opening for Virgil Park in Brownsburg Set for May 1
The Town of Brownsburg is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Virgil Park, located at 9145 E. County Road 300 N., and invites the public to its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, at 10 a.m.Visitors will get to see the exciting new amenities and enjoy brief speeches before …
Read More »State of Indiana Launches SUN Bucks
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana today announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open. SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries …
Read More »Avon Board of School Trustees Earns Exemplary Status
Avon, Ind. – The Avon Board of School Trustees has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2023. They earned the award because of their outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. The Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) are conferred annually …
Read More »IDDC Launches New Microsite, “The Motorsports Circuit in Indiana” Presented by The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS (April 23, 2024) – Experience the thrill of racing with “The Motorsports Circuit IN Indiana.” In partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) launched “The Motorsports Circuit IN Indiana” microsite to tell Indiana’s rich racing history and help visitors understand why racing culture …
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