HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal will be installed at U.S. 36 and County Road 571 E. (Easton Grey Road) near Avon. Beginning on or after Thursday, June 4, crews will remove the existing signal at U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) and Main Street (Old …
Read More »Hendricks County Master Gardeners Award Scholarship to Kaitlin Cozzolino of Avon, Indiana
(DANVILLE, Ind. — June 1, 2026) The Hendricks County Master Gardeners have awarded their 2026 scholarship to Kaitlin Cozzolino, an Avon resident and 2026 graduate of Avon High School. Cozzolino, the daughter of Christina and Peter Cozzolino, plans to attend Purdue University’s College of Agriculture to pursue a degree in …
Read More »Ramp closures to impact I-74 in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ramp closures that will impact I-74 in Hendricks County as part of an ongoing patching project.Beginning on or after Friday, June 5, INDOT contractors will close all I-74 ramps at Jeff Gordon Boulevard, in addition to the I-74 westbound exit ramp …
Read More »Thompson: Governor ceremonially signs new law to expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans
STATEHOUSE (May 29, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a legislative effort supported by State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) to expand property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically those who have sustained total disabilities in service to the nation. House Enrolled Act 1210 provides tax relief for veterans with …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Leader Earns Tourism Industry’s Top Designation
Jaime Bohler Smith DANVILLE, IN (May 27, 2026) –Jaime Bohler Smith, CEO/Executive Director of Visit Hendricks County, has earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation, the only certification program specifically designed for the destination management industry. The focus of the program is on vision, leadership, productivity and the implementation …
Read More »Two People Dead in Danville after Domestic Disturbance and Officer Involved Shooting
On May 25, 2026, at approx. 1:00 p.m., the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department received a call from an individual in reference to a domestic disturbance at 671 Edgewood Dr., in Danville. Hendricks County Deputies arrived on scene, and contact was made with a male subject who came out of the …
Read More »Leaving a Legacy: Hendricks County Bicentennial Tree Trail Officially Opens
AVON, IN (April 25, 2026) – The Hendricks County Bicentennial’s signature legacy project officially opened today after county leaders, Bicentennial steering committee members and trail sponsors gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Tree Trail takes over nearly 7 acres at W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon. One of only two …
Read More »Lane closures to impact two U.S. 36 intersections for ongoing Modern Rockville Road project
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces single-lane closures that will impact two intersections along U.S. 36 as a part of utility relocations for the Modern Rockville Road project. Currently, there are ongoing lane closures that began Monday, April 13 at the intersection of U.S. 36 and Girls School Road …
Read More »Daytime lane closures to impact I-70 in both directions for spot paving
PUTNAM & HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces daytime lane closures that will impact I-70 in both directions in Putnam and Hendricks Counties. Beginning on or after Monday, April 20, INDOT maintenance crews will close individual lanes on I-70 in two locations: Between the Clay and Putnam …
Read More »Hendricks County lawmakers: Legislative session ends with new laws to help Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (April 15, 2026) – The 2026 legislative session concluded with the passage of several new laws aimed at lowering everyday costs, streamlining government and giving families and communities opportunities to thrive, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. “House Republicans focused on helping Hoosiers with rising costs while making sure our government …
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