INDIANAPOLIS – Today, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented the state’s most recent chronic absenteeism data and unveiled a new Attendance Insights dashboard to the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE). Recent data shows student attendance is improving, with chronic absenteeism improving for the second consecutive year. “We know that students can only …
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Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police Detectives are investigating an incident that began with the pursuit of a U-Haul truck occupied by two men. The pursuit was initiated by Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. State Police Dispatchers were notified of the pursuit at 6:48 p.m. when it was southbound …
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STATEHOUSE (Sept. 10, 2024) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $526,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state’s biennial budget passed in 2023, which made significant investments in school safety. In …
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Kyle Johnson The Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors announced Kyle Johnson joined the team at Visit Hendricks County as the Director (VP) of Marketing Strategy in late August. In his role, Johnson will focus on developing and managing marketing efforts for the destination to increase …
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Coatesville- On 08/29/2024 at approximately 10:08am Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on SR 75 near the intersection of Co Rd 600S just south of Coatesville. Preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Kia SUV was traveling southbound on SR 75 when, for a yet undetermined reason, …
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Kamal Bola An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) officer has been arrested for child molestation following an investigation by the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office. In a press release, the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that shortly after 11:00pm on 9/3/24 Kamal Bola, 35, of Avon was arrested and booked into …
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Indianapolis, IN – A man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after allegedly being shot while driving on I-465. Tuesday, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call about a possible shooting on I-465 eastbound near Michigan Road on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The victim drove …
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As the autumn semester of the 2024-2025 school year kicks off, team members from The Willow Center and North West Hendricks School Corporation are proud to announce theirnew partnership to provide students in-school access to mental health counseling and direct referrals for substance use treatment. Home to just under 2,000 …
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Autumn Bucy [Brownsburg, Ind.] – Autumn Bucy, marketing manager at Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company, has been awarded the 2024 Community Spirit Award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis). Since 2007, the annual award has honored individuals at one of FHLBank Indianapolis’ member institutions in …
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Tuesday evening, Dr. Scott Syverson announced his retirement as Superintendent of North West Hendricks Schools effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Syverson has served our school community with dedication for the past 5 years marked by a series of successes that have profoundly impacted our students, …
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