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PLAINFIELD/AVON‑ On February 5th, 2025, an officer with the Avon Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of US 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway. The suspect vehicle failed to stop, and it collided with another motorist. Upon impact, the vehicle that was struck caught fire. As a …

DANVILLE, IN (Feb. 1, 2025) – The Hendricks County Arts Council and Visit Hendricks County proudly announce the launch of the Hues of Hendricks County Public Art Initiative. This ambitious project will bring five vibrant public art installations to communities across the county, enhancing cultural pride, fostering community engagement and …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, February 5, 2025 – In order to continue to meet the growing demand for effective grief support programming, Brooke’s Place is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Kingsway Christian Church, located at 7981 E County Rd 100 N, Avon, IN 46123. On February 4th, Brooke’s Place …

HCCF is excited to announce new Board Members and new roles for our current members. Lisa Imlay, Chase Slaughter and Mary Zigler are new to the HCCF Board this year, current Board member Tim Whicker is transitioning to Board Chair, and Drew Feutz is transitioning to Treasurer. Clockwise from top …

Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation, has been selected as a member of the 2025 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute. Launched by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance in 2021, the Mutz Institute …

Leadership Hendricks County has named Maria Larrison the 2024 Hendricks County Leader of the Year for her decades of service to the community. Maria played a key role in establishing Sheltering Wings and Susie’s Place, providing crucial resources for survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. She has also been …

For years, people have said they just can’t devote a full year to our Community Leaders program … or wished we had a faster track focused on sharpening personal and professional leadership skills. That’s we’re excited to announce the Ember Leadership Academy, a quick but intensive 5-month program started specifically …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is thrilled to announce two exciting staffing updates that will strengthen its team and enhance its mission to serve the Hendricks County community. From left: Deb Rotman, Frances Mock Deb Rotman Joins HCCF as Accounting & Database Manager HCCF is pleased to welcome Deb Rotman as …

The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the community in locating a male who is currently wanted on a warrant for Murder. The warrant stems from the December 18, 2024, murder of 22 year old Jarell Spires on Fairmount Ct in Avon. A comprehensive investigation has led …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Heiabeal Ainom, Avon High School Graci O’Neal, Danville High School Whitney Smith, Cascade High School From left: Heiabeal Ainom, Graci O’Neal, Whitney Smith Heiabeal Ainom is the daughter of Ainom Tewelde and Sara …