Hoosiers are hardworking people who generously give their time to make their communities great places to live and raise a family. To recognize these individuals in House District 40, Steuerwald established a Hometown Hero award to shine a light on those whose selfless acts make our communities and state the …

PITTSBORO – On 10/10/2025, at approximately 4:34 am, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single vehicle, single occupant fatal crash near the intersection of CR 100 East and CR 700 North. The preliminary investigation details a silver Chevrolet Cruz, was traveling north on CR 100 East. For unknown reasons, …

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Hendricks County legislators. These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the internship is an opportunity …

(Indianapolis, Indiana – October 8, 2025) – The B&O Trail Association (BOTA), in partnership with the Speedway Trails Association (STA), held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate their closing the gap in the B&O Trail between High School Road and Raceway Road on Indianapolis’ …

Greencastle – Troopers of the Indiana State Police Putnamville District have been advised by citizens that individuals are using a phone scam to steal money in the form of gift cards with the threat of coming to citizens’ houses and causing them harm. When receiving a call, never assume the …

October 3, 2025 (Brownsburg, IN)- Hendricks County Bank President, Jerry P. Orem, along with Directors and Officers of Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company, announce two new positions and internal appointments to the positions. Colin Hinkle will step into the role of Financial Analyst. This position plays a critical role …

INDIANAPOLIS – Megan Johnson, a teacher at Central Elementary School in Plainfield, has been named the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Megan Johnson “I am so excited for Megan Johnson, a dedicated literacy champion, to serve as our 2026 Teacher of the Year,” …

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2025) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $656,000 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 legislature’s investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state …

Plainfield, IN — The Hendricks County Workforce Coalition and Hendricks College Network in collaboration with Transform Consulting Group are conducting a county-wide comprehensive child care needs assessment. We are seeking feedback from parents, guardians, and families with young children to understand the community’s child care and preschool needs.  This assessment, …

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – Hendricks County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said third grade reading scores improved by nearly five percentage points, which is …