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Olympic Medal Winner Chloe Dygert Honored in Brownsburg

On September 12, Brownsburg Town Council President Travis Tschaenn issued a proclamation honoring hometown hero Chloe Dygert, a member of the US women’s cycling team. Dygert returned to Brownsburg in November to accept the proclamation. Dygert won a gold medal in the 4,000-meter team pursuit at the 2024 Paris Olympics …

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Speed limit to decrease on U.S. 40 near Plainfield

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduled to decrease the speed limit on U.S. 40 from just east of Ventura Blvd., to just west of Vandalia Blvd/Mecklenburg Dr. in Plainfield. The change is set to go in effect beginning on or after Wednesday, Nov. 6. The …

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HCCF Awards Grant to Support Hendricks County Honor Guard

The Clinton Fredwell Memorial Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF), recently awarded a $320 grant to the Hendricks County Honor Guard in honor of the Brownsburg American Legion Post 331 and Clinton Fredwell. The grant was used to support their mission to serve the community by …

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Hendricks County Drug Task Force Arrests Indianapolis Man Suspected of Dealing a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

Hendricks County- On September 12th, 2024, the Hendricks County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) responded to a death investigation in Plainfield, Indiana. The HCDTF initiated an investigation after evidence created suspicion of an overdose. On October 15th, 2024, HCDTF Detectives received a Coroner’s Verdict confirming the cause of death as Fentanyl …

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Hendricks County Recycling District Receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence

The Hendricks County Recycling District was recently recognized with a 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence at the Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual Conference and Tradeshow in Indianapolis for its Lizton Recycling Center. The Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence are Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition awards. They are reserved for …

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