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Hendricks County Drug Task Force Arrests Indianapolis Man Suspected of Dealing a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

Hendricks County- On September 12th, 2024, the Hendricks County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) responded to a death investigation in Plainfield, Indiana. The HCDTF initiated an investigation after evidence created suspicion of an overdose. On October 15th, 2024, HCDTF Detectives received a Coroner’s Verdict confirming the cause of death as Fentanyl …

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Hendricks County Recycling District Receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

The Hendricks County Recycling District was recently recognized with a 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence at the Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis for its Lizton Recycling Center. The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for …

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Hendricks County Burn Ban Now in Effect

The county commissioners determined the risk for fires due to drought conditions was high enough to issue a Disaster Declaration, effective today, September 19th, 2024. This will remain in effect for the next 7 days! They will review the situation next Thursday, September 26th to see if it shall remain …

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