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Generous Donors Drive a Banner Fundraising Year for Butler

Fiscal year 2019 was a banner year for philanthropy at Butler University, with 15,823 generous graduates and friends contributing $41.4 million, representing the second highest fundraising total in the past 10 years. The gifts will bolster academic programs, enhance student life initiatives, and support Butler Athletics, cementing Butler’s status as …

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North District detectives arrest man for two burglaries

INCIDENT LOCATION: 4400 Crittenden Ave. INDIANAPOLIS –  Just before 6:30 p.m., on July 16, 2019, North District Officers were dispatched to the 4400 block of N. Crittenden Ave on a report of a burglary in progress.  Officers arrived and spoked to the homeowner who advised officers that he confronted the …

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Six Hendricks County school teachers nominated for 2020 Indiana Teacher of the Year

Teachers from the Brownsburg Community School Corporation, Plainfield Community School Corporation, Danville Community School Corporation and Mill Creek Community School Corporation have been nominated to receive the 2020 Indiana Teacher of the Year Award. The nominees from Hendricks County are: Adam Ferguson, Plainfield Community School Corporation Adam Ferguson Mr. Ferguson …

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Weekend Work: Construction Around Marion County

INDIANAPOLIS – Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will continue work this weekend on multiple projects to improve pavement conditions and repair winter damage on Indianapolis area interstates. Motorists should avoid work zones, if possible, by using alternate routes. Delays and slow-moving traffic should be expected in construction areas. Drivers …

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Hendricks Power Cooperative & Endeavor Communications Announce Joint Venture

Avon, IN – Hendricks Power Cooperative announced today the formation of a joint venture agreement with Endeavor Communications of Cloverdale, IN, supporting the expansion of internet and other telecommunications services throughout Hendricks, Putnam, and Montgomery counties. The collaboration enables future infrastructure development, bringing fiber optic internet technology to underserved rural areas. The …

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‘Tis the Season for Food-Poisoning

HENDRICKS COUNTY — Many residents have just wrapped up their Independence Day celebrations while others are feverishly planning the details of the next big get-together. Summer is the season of weddings, parties, and potlucks. The one thing at the center of these gatherings is a large shared meal, oftentimes prepared …

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Have you heard of Indiana 211?

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with help and answers from thousands of health and human service agencies and resources right in their local communities – quickly, easily and confidentially. 211 services are available to all Hoosiers free of charge via call, text and online. Clients in …

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Updated ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County due to Rain

BOONE COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the updated schedule for ramp closures on I-65 in Boone County due to the rain moving through the area tonight, Tuesday, July 16. Below is the following schedule for resurfacing the ramps at Exit 130, weather permitting: • Whitestown Parkway on …

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