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AVON, IN — The Avon High School choir department invites the community to a special musical celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States on Tuesday, September 15. The evening will feature beloved patriotic selections, classic American songs, and a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s veterans. The department will …

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 3, 2026) – State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) recently accompanied Gov. Mike Braun and other state and federal officials to assess storm recovery sites around Indiana following severe storms and historic flooding last month. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) (center) speaks with Gov. Mike Braun (right) and Indiana …

AVON, Ind. — [August 31, 2026] — The Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry has launched a new capital campaign to nearly double its operating space and expand its ability to provide food and essential items to families within the Avon Community School Corporation. The campaign – More Room. More Food. …

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 18, 2026) – Hendricks County lawmakers are celebrating Hoosier students’ scores on the 2026 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination assessment rising for the fifth consecutive year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), a member of the House Education Committee, said more than 88% of Hoosier third …

Native trees, plants, flowers and grasses are available again from the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District. The annual sale runs through September 18. Container-grown trees are $30 each. Plants, flowers and grasses are $4 each in 4×4 pots, or $10 each for one-gallon containers. All are ready for …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The 2026 Indiana State Fair opens Friday, August 7 and runs through Sunday, August 23, closed Mondays. Before making your way to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, fairgoers are encouraged to review important information about parking, transportation, security, and guest services to help make their …

DANVILLE, IN (Aug. 3, 2026) –Applications are now being accepted for Visit Hendricks County’s inaugural round of funding through The PLACES Initiative, a new opportunity designed to support projects that enhance the county for residents and visitors. PLACES, which stands for Powering Local Authentic Community Experiences & Spaces, supports projects …

STATEHOUSE (July 23, 2026) – More than $2.2 million in state funding is headed to Hendricks County for local road and bridge projects, according to local lawmakers. The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a 2016 law championed by House Republicans, offers funding to communities for road repairs, bridge …

BROWNSBURG, IN (July 21, 2026) – Hendricks County will welcome an international field of professional tennis players this August when the inaugural Indiana Hardcourt Championships comes to Brownsburg, bringing an opportunity for fans to witness world-class competition close to home. Hosted at the Brownsburg High School Tennis Complex, the men’s …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces speed limit reductions that will impact State Road 267 in Hendricks County. Beginning on or after Monday, July 27, crews will begin installing new signs that will signify speed reductions in the following locations: 45 miles-per-hour to 40 mph from County Road …