DANVILLE, IN (May 22, 2025) – Renowned artists from across the country and world will begin transforming Hendricks County communities next month as part of the first-ever Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative. This ambitious project, a partnership between the Hendricks County Arts Collective and Visit Hendricks County, will …
Read More »USDA Approves Indiana’s Waiver to Remove Sugary Drinks from Taxpayer-Funded SNAP Benefits
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed Indiana’s waiver to remove sugary soft drinks and candy from the taxpayer-funded nutrition assistance program, SNAP. “More taxpayer-funded SNAP dollars are spent on sugary drinks and candy than on fruits and vegetables. Indiana is proud to lead the way …
Read More »Hendricks Live! in Plainfield Announces “Opening Doors” – A New Event Series
PLAINFIELD, IN (May 21, 2025) – Hendricks Live! in downtown Plainfield continues to announce exciting concerts and events for the 2025 season. Up next, Hendricks Live! is partnering with The Republican Newspaper and the Hendricks County Community Foundation to present a brand-new event series, titled Opening Doors, to celebrate the …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators: Bill to streamline K-12 education regulations signed into law
STATEHOUSE (May 21, 2025) – The governor recently signed into law legislation to overhaul Indiana’s K-12 education regulations, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said House Enrolled Act 1002, a House Republican priority bill, removes outdated, unnecessary and duplicate text in Indiana’s education statutes to help schools …
Read More »Brownsburg’s Williams Park Splash Pad Set for Grand Re-Opening on May 31st
Brownsburg residents will soon have a refreshing new way to beat the summer heat! The Town of Brownsburg is excited to announce the grand re-opening of the splash pad at Williams Park, located at 940 S. Locust Lane. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 31 at 10 …
Read More »Spring Time is Tulip Time in Indiana
Looking for places in Indiana to see tulips this spring? Did you know that new for this year, there are 2 new unique experiences happening in Indiana where you can immerse yourself amongst hundreds of thousands of tulips. Tulip Days at Exploration Acres 6042 Newcastle Road, Lafayette Wednesday and Thursday …
Read More »Hendricks County Bicentennial Tree Trail Plantings Begin, Donations Still Needed
DANVILLE, IN (April 25, 2025) – The Hendricks County Bicentennial’s signature legacy project kicked off today, on Arbor Day, as volunteers helped the Hendricks County Parks Department plant the first of more than 200 trees. default Local leaders gathered at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Danville, Indiana, to celebrate and …
Read More »Motorists: stay alert and share the road with farm equipment this spring
INDIANAPOLIS (April 16, 2025) — 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 Transportation, Indiana State Police and Hoosier Ag Today want to …
Read More »Downed Power Lines Suspected in Fatal Danville Accident
Danville- On April 2nd, 2025, at approximately 9:30pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a possible personal injury crash on CR 75 W, north of CR 200 S, in Danville. When Deputies arrived to investigate, they observed several downed power lines in the area blocking the roadway due to …
Read More »INDOT prepared for severe weather, widespread flooding through weekend
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for severe storms, heavy rain, and widespread flooding expected to move across Indiana starting Wednesday afternoon and evening. As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flood watches for all Indiana counties south of a line extending …
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