Brownsburg – It’s taken a long time but the North Green Street reconstruction project appears to have crossed the finish line! The Town of Brownsburg had a Ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17 in the afternoon, just in time for 5 o’clock traffic. The Ribbon cutting took place just south …
Read More »Butler Board of Trustees Approves $100 Million Sciences Upgrade, Largest Investment in Butler’s Future
INDIANAPOLIS– A new sciences complex is set to take shape on Butler University’s campus, as the Board of Trustees approved the project during their June meeting. The $100 million renovation and expansion is the largest investment ever by the Trustees in Butler’s future. The project includes new high-tech classrooms designed …
Read More »Secretary of State Releases Primary Election Voter Turnout Report
INDIANAPOLIS (June 18, 2019) — Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that 13 percent of eligible Hoosiers voted in the May 7th municipal primary election. Not all Hoosier voters were eligible to vote in the municipal elections. Only voters who live in a city or town with an election …
Read More »Indianapolis Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Monday evening, just after six o’clock, emergency crews were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on I-465 northbound near I-70 on the city’s east side. 911 callers were reporting a male was seriously injured and unconscious. When first responders arrived they found 67 year old William …
Read More »Capturing Gold: DOR Recognized as a Top Workplace
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has been selected as one of the Indy Star’s Top Workplaces for 2019, the first time a state government agency has landed this prestigious award. This distinction, placing DOR among 15 organizations in the large company category with 500+ employees, comes from employee …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb ceremonially signs bills reforming child welfare
INDIANAPOLIS (June 13, 2019)—Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently hosted ceremonial bill signings for child welfare reform among a group of legislators, Indiana Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon, agency partners and DCS staff. Gov. Holcomb ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 1, a bill authored by Sen. Erin Houchin – a …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force The Governor made seven appointments to the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, whose terms expire Dec. 2, 2020: Bill Fine (Greenwood), Utility Consumer Counselor …
Read More »Community Foundation Awards over $35,000 in Grants
At the May Board meeting, the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling over $35,000 to organizations serving every corner of Hendricks County. These grants were made from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund, as well as from its 39 family legacy …
Read More »Seven Nonprofit Leaders Complete HCCF Nonprofit Learning
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) would like to congratulate the seven graduates of its Marketing & Social Media Learning Series, each of whom attended all four sessions of this series: Marketing Fundamentals, Executing your Brand, Social Media for Nonprofits, and Digital Fundraising Campaigns that Work. The series was presented …
Read More »10 best ways to prevent mosquito-borne illness
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Along with Spring warmth and rain showers comes standing water and mosquito breeding. Hendricks County Health Department (HCHD) officials urge citizens to be aware of how to prevent the spread of diseases carried by mosquitoes. “Basically, anywhere that water can pool is an ideal breeding ground for …
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