The Hendricks County Extension Homemakers are partnering with the Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition and the Hendricks County 4-H and AG fair association in holding a peanut butter donation drive for the Hendricks County food pantries. The peanut butter collection will help 14,920 of our neighbors in Hendricks County that …
Read More »This Week at the Brownsburg Farmers Market
BRING THE KIDS TO THE FARMERS MARKET THIS WEEK! Bring your little ones this week to the Farmer’s Market for an evening filled with food, fun and family activities! Stop by the Tinkergarten booth for free nature activities geared to kids 18 months to 8 years old. At POP Club, Brownsburg …
Read More »Graduation open house held for teens in foster care
INDIANAPOLIS (June 19, 2019) – Seventeen high school seniors in foster care celebrated their high school graduation with a special open house event at the Indianapolis Colts Pavilion. Project Open House is a party to honor several teens aging out of the local foster care system as they accomplish this …
Read More »INDOT Workers Escape Serious Accident With Minor Injuries
Putnam County – Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2019, at approximately 2:53 p.m., four INDOT workers escaped a serious vehicle accident with minor injuries. The accident occurred on Interstate 70 westbound near the 48.5 mile marker. Preliminary investigation by Master Trooper Dujan Presley-Mcfadden indicates that an INDOT truck, located in the …
Read More »Lt. Governor Crouch introduces Team Indiana Hoosier chefs, home cooks to compete in 2019 World Food Championships
INDIANAPOLIS (June 17, 2019) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch announced today that a talented and diverse group of Hoosier culinary professionals and amateur home cooks will compete in the 2019 World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas this October 16-20. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development will participate as a sponsor …
Read More »Brownsburg Officials Turn Out for Green Street Ribbon Cutting
Brownsburg – It’s taken a long time but the North Green Street reconstruction project appears to have crossed the finish line! The Town of Brownsburg had a Ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17 in the afternoon, just in time for 5 o’clock traffic. The Ribbon cutting took place just south …
Read More »Butler Board of Trustees Approves $100 Million Sciences Upgrade, Largest Investment in Butler’s Future
INDIANAPOLIS– A new sciences complex is set to take shape on Butler University’s campus, as the Board of Trustees approved the project during their June meeting. The $100 million renovation and expansion is the largest investment ever by the Trustees in Butler’s future. The project includes new high-tech classrooms designed …
Read More »Indianapolis Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on I-465
Indianapolis, IN – Monday evening, just after six o’clock, emergency crews were called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on I-465 northbound near I-70 on the city’s east side. 911 callers were reporting a male was seriously injured and unconscious. When first responders arrived they found 67 year old William …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards & Commissions
INDIANAPOLIS—Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and commissions. 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force The Governor made seven appointments to the 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force, whose terms expire Dec. 2, 2020: Bill Fine (Greenwood), Utility Consumer Counselor …
Read More »Community Foundation Awards over $35,000 in Grants
At the May Board meeting, the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling over $35,000 to organizations serving every corner of Hendricks County. These grants were made from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund, as well as from its 39 family legacy …
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