The Hendricks County Community Foundation’s (HCCF) Board of Directors approved 16 grants totaling $78,406.60 at their October meeting, primarily from the Family Legacy Funds, community enhancement funds of HCCF. “Ranging from public parks, to local health and human services nonprofits, to innovative new youth and family programs, these projects will …
Read More »Secretary Chambers Announces Leadership Promotion to New EVP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 28, 2021) – Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers today announced the promotion of Dave Roberts to executive vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), effective Nov. 1, 2021. Roberts has served the IEDC since 2016, most recently as chief innovation officer. Dave Roberts …
Read More »Hendricks County Invasive Management Group Reviews First Year
Looking back through its first year, Hendricks County Invasive Management Cooperative recognizes progress in combating plants that don’t belong in the local environment. Through year’s end 2021, HC-IMC had organized teams for 13 Weed Wrangles, primarily at local parks, conducted five invasive surveys and paid 17 technical assistance visits or …
Read More »Indiana State Police Wants Everyone to Stay Safe This Halloween
It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy and have fun, the most important thing is health and safety while trick-o-treating, and making sure everyone …
Read More »Leadership Hendricks County 2022 Class Applications Due December 1
Applications for the Leadership Hendricks County Class of 2022 are due December 1. Anyone interested in developing his or her leadership skills, or simply learning more about leadership and what it means to the community, is invited to apply. A new class of approximately 25 participants is selected each year. …
Read More »Behning: Free online tutoring available for middle, high school students
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 20, 2021) – Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis). The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to Behning, schoolhouse.world was launched by …
Read More »Goodwill to Open New Store in Danville
DANVILLE, Ind. – Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is celebrating the opening of its newest store in Danville on Thursday, October 14, at 9 a.m. Located at 8 Ridge Avenue, the store features a large inventory of clothing, housewares, toys, books and more. Store hours are Monday to Saturday, …
Read More »Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosier nurses of license-related scam
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosier nurses to be alert to phone calls from scammers claiming they must pay a large amount of money to avoid a license suspension. “When I took the oath of office earlier this year, I promised Hoosiers I would prioritize their safety and well-being,” …
Read More »Two Vehicle Crash on I-65 in Indianapolis Claims One Life
Indianapolis, IN – This morning, September 27, 2021 at approximately 5:20 a.m. Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving emergency calls about a serious crash in the roadway on I-65 northbound near the 127 mile marker (86th Street). When first responders arrived they located two heavily damaged vehicles, one with an adult …
Read More »Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Person Shot Due to Road Rage
CLAYTON- On 09/23/21 at approximately 10:37am, Hendricks County Deputies were dispatched to the TA Truckstop at SR 39 and I-70 regarding a person with a gunshot wound to the lower leg. The preliminary investigation indicates that this incident began as a road rage incident while the suspect and victim vehicles …
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