DANVILLE, IN (November 27, 2023) – A new website, official Bicentennial celebrations and legacy projects and so much more will allow locals to commemorate 200 years of Hendricks County history in 2024. Annual community event planners, a volunteer steering committee and many others have already begun planning for the Bicentennial …
Read More »KISS – End of the Road
By Allen Kiger – Sights N Sounds When the lights go dim and Led Zeppelin’s song “Rock and Roll” begins playing, you know you are about to hear Gene Simmons voice say. “Alright Indianapolis! You wanted the best. You got the best. The hottest band in the world, KISS.” The …
Read More »New speed limit coming to U.S. 136 between Pittsboro and Brownsburg
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a speed limit reduction on U.S. 136 between Pittsboro and Brownsburg. The speed limit change will be from 55 to 45 miles per hour beginning on or after Monday, November 20. It is intended to enhance safety in the area. …
Read More »Seasoned Sports Program Partners with Town of Avon to Provide Greater Services
Avon, Indiana – On November 3rd, 2023, a baseball was thrown. The pitcher was Avon Junior Athletics Association board President John McDavid, who threw to Town of Avon Indiana Council President Robert Pope. This simple act was done to signify the official partnership between both organizations; in simplistic terms, it …
Read More »One Man Dead After Crashing Vehicle During Police Chase in Plainfield
Indianapolis, IN – Earlier today, at 2:50 p.m., officers from the Plainfield Police Department were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver of a maroon Kia Optima that began in the 3100 block of Ronald Regan Parkway in Plainfield. The officers were trying to stop the man for a traffic …
Read More »The Hendricks County Community Foundation Aids in Distributing $564,000 in ARPA Funds
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) partnered with the Hendricks County Commissioners and Council to assist with the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to nonprofits working in Hendricks County. In 2022 HCCF designed a grant application process to distribute up to $6.6 million of these funds, $5.5 million …
Read More »Indiana’s Dairy Farmers say ‘thank you!’ to vets, active-duty military with drive-thru for free State Fair Dairy Bar milkshakes on Nov 10
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, Indiana’s Dairy Farm Families will express their appreciation to area veterans and active-duty military personnel with sweet treats for Veterans’ Weekend! From 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, November 10, American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) – the statewide organization that represents Hoosier …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch crowdfunding campaign for Plainfield “Light Up Main Street”
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Plainfield will soon have more space to celebrate if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by Nov. 24, 2023. If successful, the project led by Main Street Plainfield, Inc. will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community …
Read More »Plainfield Police Arrest Suspect in March Road Rage Shooting
PLAINFIELD, IN – On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Plainfield Police Department made a significant breakthrough in a road rage shooting incident that occurred on March 1, 2023, at the intersection of Solidago Drive and Township Line Road. The incident, which had left a pregnant woman injured, involved a dispute …
Read More »Indiana State Fair Unveils 2024 Theme: “The Art & Nature of Fun, Presented by Newfields”
INDIANAPOLIS – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled a preview for the 167th edition of the favorite summertime tradition by dedicating the theme to ‘THE ART & NATURE OF FUN, presented by Newfields.’ This immersive theme will be activated through a celebration of art and nature, promising an unforgettable experience …
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