Avon, IN—(May 16, 2020) The Avon Community School Corporation has announced that the Avon High School 2020 Commencement will be held in a traditional format on Friday, July 10, 2020, at 8 p.m. at AHS’s Andy Mohr Athletic Complex/Hendricks Regional Health Stadium. The graduation will be live streamed. Seating will …
Read More »Indiana Department of Education Recognizes All Indiana Teachers as 2021 Teacher of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today recognized all Indiana teachers collectively as the 2021 Teacher of the Year. Traditionally, one educator each year is recognized. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought new complexities and challenges to schools with no advance warning,” said State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick. “Teachers across …
Read More »Additional assistance arriving soon for Hoosier families whose children receive free and reduced-cost meals at school, via the “Pandemic EBT” program
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today that families whose children receive free or reduced-cost meals at school will receive “Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer” benefits beginning this week. These benefits are intended to reimburse the families of about 600,000 Hoosier children for the cost of meals …
Read More »Dealing with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
HENDRICKS COUNTY – COVID-19 has impacted numerous individual’s lives globally, leaving many stressed with the complications that come along with a pandemic as severe as this. The fear of contracting the virus, the fear of losing loved ones, the potential to lose one’s job, the loss of social activities, and …
Read More »Hendricks County residents now have two sites for Coronavirus testing
Residents of Hendricks County can now be tested for the Coronavirus at two locations inside the county. Residents can be tested at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital located at 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122. SchedulingWalk-in – Scheduling via web available HoursMon-Fri: 8:00AM-8:00PM Sat-Sun: 8:30AM-4:30PM Requirements to be Tested Doctor’s noteEssential …
Read More »Indy Chamber Partners with Jobvite to Bolster Talent Initiative
The Indy Chamber announced a partnership today with Jobvite, a comprehensive talent solution provider, to contribute its expertise and systems to improve the structure and effectiveness of the Rapid Response Talent initiative in collaboration with the City of Indianapolis, EmployIndy, and Ascend Indiana. Beginning today, job seekers can complete a simple form in less than a …
Read More »On Track: I-69 Finish Line Weekly Update
Drivers returning to the road have likely noticed that I-69 Finish Line construction has moved into Morgan County north of Martinsville. Much of the construction activity is at State Road 37 near Egbert Road, Perry Road and Waverly Road where new overpasses are being built and at Henderson Ford Road where …
Read More »Five Vehicle Crash on I-465 Claims One Life
Indianapolis, Ind – An adult male lost his life Friday evening when the vehicle he was driving collided with the back of a disabled vehicle alongside the interstate. At 7:39 p.m. emergency crews were called to the scene of a serious five vehicle crash on I-465 eastbound at the 0.5 mile …
Read More »Weekly Construction Update for Marion County and I-70 Projects
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will continue patching this week in and around Indianapolis and along I-70. This weekly release will detail full closures, lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State Line. …
Read More »City of Carmel warns residents to avoid ‘phishy’ emails from Mayor, Councilors
CARMEL, IN – The City of Carmel has been hit with a phishing e-mail scam that has been sending notes that appear to be from Mayor Jim Brainard or City Council members. Anyone receiving this type of e-mail today is advised to immediately delete it without responding or forwarding. This …
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