The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is thrilled to announce two exciting staffing updates that will strengthen its team and enhance its mission to serve the Hendricks County community. From left: Deb Rotman, Frances Mock Deb Rotman Joins HCCF as Accounting & Database Manager HCCF is pleased to welcome Deb Rotman as …
Read More »Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Locating Male Homicide Suspect
The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the community in locating a male who is currently wanted on a warrant for Murder. The warrant stems from the December 18, 2024, murder of 22 year old Jarell Spires on Fairmount Ct in Avon. A comprehensive investigation has led …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Heiabeal Ainom, Avon High School Graci O’Neal, Danville High School Whitney Smith, Cascade High School From left: Heiabeal Ainom, Graci O’Neal, Whitney Smith Heiabeal Ainom is the daughter of Ainom Tewelde and Sara …
Read More »Town of Brownsburg Honors Employees of the Year
Town employees gathered in January 2025 to recognize the honorees of the 2024 Employee Awards. Employees nominated their outstanding coworkers in two categories for the annual awards program. The annual awards program recognized outstanding employees in the following categories: Lindsay Baranyi Rookie of the YearLindsay Baranyi, Executive Assistant – Town …
Read More »White River State Park celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with free admission
INDIANAPOLIS – White River State Park attractions are offering free parking while accepting monetary donations for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Monday, January 20 to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.For over 20 years, White River State Park and Gleaners have partnered on this one-day, annual event raising money …
Read More »Rep. Thompson receives Indiana’s top award
Gov. Eric Holcomb (left) presents State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) (right) with the Sagamore of the Wabash for his service to the state on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in the governor’s office at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. As the current chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Thompson has …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces Religious Diversity Awareness Workshop Series
The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Religious Diversity Workshop Series, presented in collaboration with the Center for Interfaith Cooperation and the Hendricks County Interfaith Council. These monthly workshops will explore and celebrate the core beliefs and unique practices of different religions, creating …
Read More »The Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces Opening of Community Impact Grant Program
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is excited to announce that its Community Impact Grant program is now live and accepting applications. Community Impact Grants offer financial assistance for charitable programs and projects serving Hendricks County. This responsive grant program is designed to be open-ended allowing for nonprofits and charitable …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at Statehouse
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2025) – Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 are invited to spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, …
Read More »INDOT prepares for winter storm, widespread travel impacts expected
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for a significant winter storm expected to move across the state starting Sunday.As of Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm watches for all Indiana counties from just north of Lafayette and Kokomo to the Ohio River. NWS is calling for …
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