In 2017, Hoosiers can once again “check out” state parks by checking out an entrance pass from a public library.   The Annual Pass Library Check-out Program is a partnership between Indiana State Parks and the Indiana State Library to encourage people to visit libraries and parks.   Beginning on …

Marijane Smallwood with Hendricks Regional Health will be awarded the Patriot Award on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Avon Immediate Care (8244 East US 36, Avon, IN). Marijane was nominated by Matthew Spears, the husband of one of her employees, Wendy Spears, because of the understanding …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce our new Officers and Members of the Board.  Elected unanimously at the Annual Meeting in December are: Steve Eichenberger, CPA – Board Chair; He is the Managing Partner of BGBC Partners LLP, a CPA and advisory firm in Indianapolis. A resident of Plainfield, Steve …

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the Vandalia Railroad connected Hendricks County towns, providing convenient travel and thriving commerce between them. Today’s Vandalia Trail corridor vibrantly restores that link with a modern progressive twist. Improvements to the western section of the trail and plans for connectivity open up opportunities for …

CARMEL, Ind. (Jan. 12, 2017) – Green Circle Health, a provider of health care management and wellness platforms designed to empower families to make healthier lifestyle decisions and improve outcomes, announced plans to locate its Client Services Center here, creating up to 125 new jobs by 2022. “Green Circle Health …

Indianapolis, IN – Earlier this afternoon the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department located a vehicle matching the description of a bank robbery suspect on I-65 in southern Johnson County. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle the driver fled on I-65 northbound at a high rate of speed. Information received by officers indicated …

Shelby County, IN – Last night at approximately 7:45 police received an emergency call that a vehicle on I-74 near the 114 mile marker had ran off the roadway near the Big Blue River bridge. The caller told emergency dispatchers the vehicle went into the median and down the embankment. A …

Indianapolis, IN – Due to yesterday’s bridge strike on I-465 northbound at Rockville Road the interstate was required to be closed for emergency repairs. Yesterday afternoon INDOT set up a traffic pattern closing the northbound lanes of I-465 at the I-70 interchange. The temporary traffic patterns directed traffic to exit at …

Indianapolis, IN – At 8:06 this morning the Indiana State Police were called to the scene of a major crash that closed all northbound lanes of I-465 at  US 36 / Rockville Road on the west side of Indianapolis. Preliminary investigation has determined there were a total of six vehicles …

The public is invited to cut certain downed trees for firewood inside Raccoon State Recreation Area. In January and February, some trees that have died naturally or were affected by the emerald ash borer (EAB) will be available to cut and haul away for $10 per truck load. The available …