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DANVILLE, IN (November 2, 2026) –A Brownsburg business owner who founded a farm rescue while still in high school and a manager of a Brownsburg attraction who has become known for her attentiveness, empathy and a belief that every guest deserves to feel welcomed, both received statewide recognition last week. …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The holiday season is getting brighter at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center as Christmas Nights of Lights, presented by Fifth Third Bank, returns November 6 through December 31, 2026. The annual drive-through light show invites families and friends to celebrate the season with more than …

DANVILLE, IN (Oct. 29, 2026) –After rolling out its new For Real brand earlier this year, Visit Hendricks County launched the next phase of its brand identity today with a completely redesigned website. The new site is designed to help residents and visitors discover authentic experiences, explore hidden gems and …

A federal court has approved a $465,000 settlement resolving a lawsuit brought by 68 Brownsburg firefighters over unpaid overtime and improper pay calculations. “The settlement resolves our members’ claims over money they are owed for hours they worked, but it does not change the reason we brought this case forward,” …

(DANVILLE, IN) – Hendricks Regional Health has promoted Ryan McNeely, DPT, MBA, OCS, to Chief Ambulatory Officer, effective October 31, 2026, recognizing his more than two decades of leadership, innovation and service to the organization. Ryan McNeely, DPT, MBA, OCS, Chief Ambulatory Officer of Hendricks Regional Health In his new …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces alternating lane closures that will impact U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) between Danville and Avon.Beginning on or after Friday, October 23, U.S. 36 will be down to one lane at a time between County Road 200 E. and C.R. 300 E. …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, hendrickscountycf.org. The refreshed online experience makes it easier than ever for the community to explore ways to give, apply for grants, and access local resources. For supporters and donors, the site offers a …

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 9, 2026) – Hendricks County legislators are applauding the announcement at a recent Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight meeting that Indiana’s Pre-1996 Teachers’ Retirement Fund is expected to be fully funded a decade earlier than projected. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton), who chairs the pension committee, said …

Brown Elementary is one of the 16 Indiana schools selected as a 2026 Blue Ribbon School.  This recognition of academic achievement is the result of the tremendous hard work of Brown Elementary teachers and staff and an unwavering commitment to student success. “With more than 2,300 K-12 schools across Indiana, …

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ramp closures that will impact the on and off ramps of I-70 at U.S. 231. Beginning on or after Friday evening, Oct. 9, INDOT contractors will close the I-70 westbound off ramp at the U.S. 231 exit to Cloverdale. The …