CLAYTON –   On 02/08/2025 at approximately 4:06 pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 40 and SR 39.     Preliminary investigation indicates a black Chrysler 300, occupied by two, was traveling eastbound on US 40.  A white Lincoln MKZ, occupied by 4, …

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2025) – State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) authored legislation to establish a scholarship for public service attorneys to encourage more Hoosiers to practice law in rural areas. According to a report from the Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, on which Steuerwald serves, Indiana ranks in the bottom 10 …

PLAINFIELD/AVON‑ On February 5th, 2025, an officer with the Avon Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of US 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. The suspect vehicle failed to stop, and it collided with another motorist. Upon impact, the vehicle that was struck caught fire. As a …

DANVILLE, IN (Feb. 1, 2025) – The Hendricks County Arts Council and Visit Hendricks County proudly announce the launch of the Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative. This ambitious project will bring five vibrant public art installations to communities across the county, enhancing cultural pride, fostering community engagement and …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, February 5, 2025 – In order to continue to meet the growing demand for effective grief support programming, Brooke’s Place is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Kingsway Christian Church, located at 7981 E County Rd 100 N, Avon, IN 46123. On February 4th, Brooke’s Place …

HCCF is excited to announce new Board Members and new roles for our current members. Lisa Imlay, Chase Slaughter and Mary Zigler are new to the HCCF Board this year, current Board member Tim Whicker is transitioning to Board Chair, and Drew Feutz is transitioning to Treasurer. Clockwise from top …

Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation, has been selected as a member of the 2025 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in 2021, the Mutz Institute …

INDIANAPOLIS – In just two years, Indiana students have improved to sixth in the nation in reading according to results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) rankings. This is the highest Indiana has ever ranked in fourth grade reading and follows the state’s historic investments in a number …

Leadership Hendricks County has named Maria Larrison the 2024 Hendricks County Leader of the Year for her decades of service to the community. Maria played a key role in establishing Sheltering Wings and Susie’s Place, providing crucial resources for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. She has also been …

For years, people have said they just can’t devote a full year to our Community Leaders program … or wished we had a faster track focused on sharpening personal and professional leadership skills. That’s we’re excited to announce the Ember Leadership Academy, a quick but intensive 5-month program started specifically …