PITTSBORO – On 10/10/2025, at approximately 4:34 am, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single vehicle, single occupant fatal crash near the intersection of CR 100 East and CR 700 North. The preliminary investigation details a silver Chevrolet Cruz, was traveling north on CR 100 East. For unknown reasons, …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: House Republicans seeking interns for 2026 legislative session
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 10, 2025) – Indiana House Republicans are seeking student interns for the 2026 legislative session, according to Hendricks County legislators. These paid, full-time internships are open to college students, recent graduates and students in graduate and law school. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the internship is an opportunity …
Read More »Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Closing of B&O Trail Gap in Marion County
(Indianapolis, Indiana – October 8, 2025) – The B&O Trail Association (BOTA), in partnership with the Speedway Trails Association (STA), held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, October 8 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate their closing the gap in the B&O Trail between High School Road and Raceway Road on Indianapolis’ …
Read More »Indiana State Police Warn Residents to Beware of Phone Scams
Greencastle – Troopers of the Indiana State Police Putnamville District have been advised by citizens that individuals are using a phone scam to steal money in the form of gift cards with the threat of coming to citizens’ houses and causing them harm. When receiving a call, never assume the …
Read More »Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company Appointments Two New Positions
October 3, 2025 (Brownsburg, IN)- Hendricks County Bank President, Jerry P. Orem, along with Directors and Officers of Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company, announce two new positions and internal appointments to the positions. Colin Hinkle will step into the role of Financial Analyst. This position plays a critical role …
Read More »Plainfield Elementary School Teacher Named 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – Megan Johnson, a teacher at Central Elementary School in Plainfield, has been named the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Megan Johnson “I am so excited for Megan Johnson, a dedicated literacy champion, to serve as our 2026 Teacher of the Year,” …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators: Local schools awarded state funding for safety improvements
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2025) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $656,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state legislature’s investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state …
Read More »Hendricks County Workforce Coalition Launches Child Care Needs Assessment
Plainfield, IN — The Hendricks County Workforce Coalition and Hendricks College Network in collaboration with Transform Consulting Group are conducting a county-wide comprehensive child care needs assessment. We are seeking feedback from parents, guardians, and families with young children to understand the community’s child care and preschool needs. This assessment, …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators commend historic increase in Indiana’s third grade literacy rates
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – Hendricks County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said third grade reading scores improved by nearly five percentage points, which is …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators highlight new state laws effective this summer
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 7, 2025) – With the 2025 legislative session concluding in April, local lawmakers are highlighting some of the new state laws taking effect this summer. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said many new laws passed during session took effect in July, including a new law to strengthen public safety. …
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