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Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle Grant Applications Open

Nonprofits serving women and children in Hendricks County are invited to apply for funding from the Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle, a new women’s philanthropy group and program of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF). This group provides financial support for local nonprofit organizations while encouraging philanthropy and community engagement …

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World Food Championships Returns to Indianapolis for 2025

Indianapolis, IN (February 12, 2025) – The World Food Championships announced today that it is returning to Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center and will move the 2025 Main Event into October. Scheduled for Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, WFC will once again be held …

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Recycling Center Take Nears 600 Tons

As it approaches the 600-ton mark since opening 22 months ago, Hendricks County’s recycling center at Lizton saw four months exceeding 35 tons each last year. More than 43,000 drop-offs of recyclable household items have been made. At least 100 dogs and one cat have accompanied recyclers. Many are regulars. …

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One Dead in Weekend Crash in Belleville Leading to DUI Arrest

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, …

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Eric Hessel Named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute

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 …

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