The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) announced today it has received a $500,000 gift from the Lincoln Legacy Foundation, Inc. The gift will be used to open the new Lincoln Bank Legacy Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation to benefit both Plainfield and Hendricks County as a whole. The new …
Read More »Former Hendricks Power Cooperative employee Dana Cochran embarks on a new adventure
R. Richey – WYRZ News – April 13, 2023 A well-known figure in the Hendricks County business community has taken a role in the public sector. Dana Cochran being sworn in as a new member of the Lincoln Township Board. Dana Cochran, former marketing director at Hendricks Power Cooperative, was …
Read More »Motorists should remain cautious on rural roads this Spring; share the road with farm equipment
INDIANAPOLIS (April 10, 2023) — Planting season is quickly approaching for Indiana’s 94,000 farmers. With the warm weather and sunshine, Hoosier motorists will also see more large slow-moving farm equipment traveling Indiana’s rural roads and highways. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Staffers Celebrate 15 Year Anniversaries
DANVILLE, IN (April 5, 2023) – Two Hendricks County tourism professionals celebrated their 15th year with Visit Hendricks County. Sarah Ferguson (L), Tracy Whetstone (R) Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Ferguson and Senior Manager of Partnerships Tracy Whetstone joined the organization within weeks of each other back in 2008 and have made a difference locally in …
Read More »State Road 75 restrictions starting on or after April 24 for resurfacing project in Boone and Hendricks County
BOONE, HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces restrictions on State Road 75 starting on or after Monday, April 24, for a resurfacing project. The restrictions will be between U.S. 36 and Elm Street in Jamestown. There will be alternating lane restrictions on several sections of this …
Read More »Former Avon Police Officer Arrested as a Result of a Domestic Incident
Alexander Howell Coatesville- On 04/4/2023 at approximately 4:00pm Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to South Co Rd 550W near Coatesville to investigate the report of a delayed domestic dispute that had occurred over the weekend. As a result of that investigation, criminal charges, supported by a probable cause affidavit, …
Read More »Speer Resigns as Hendricks Regional Health President & CEO; Culpepper Appointed to Interim Position
DANVILLE, Indiana — After serving Hendricks Regional Health for over 10 years, Kevin Speer, JD, has resigned as President & CEO to assume leadership of Ascension St. Vincent Indiana. Kevin Speer, JD With Speer at the helm, Hendricks has strategically grown services for west central Indiana including cardiology, breast oncology, …
Read More »Logo Competition Launched for Hendricks County Bicentennial Celebration
DANVILLE, Ind. (March 28, 2023) — The newly formed Hendricks County Bicentennial Steering Committee is excited to announce a logo competition, which will be the first of many initiatives to prepare for the county’s 200th anniversary celebration in 2024. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate in …
Read More »Haggard’s bill adding privacy protections for lawful gun owners heads to governor
STATEHOUSE (March 28, 2023) – State Rep. Craig Haggard’s (R-Mooresville) legislation to limit what information the federal government can request on lawful Hoosiers with handgun carry permits could soon be law. State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57, which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties. House …
Read More »Hendricks County Sherriff’s Office Investigating Domestic Incident Shooting
CLAYTON- On 03/23/2023 at approximately 4:00pm Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to E Crawford St in Clayton for the report of a person shot. Upon the arrival of deputies, they located a 42 year old male who sustained, what appears to be, a non life threatening gun shot wound …
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