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Hendricks County Parks & Recreation wishes to collaborate with local artists to fill the display space at the Nature Center of McCloud Nature Park in month-long rotations throughout 2018. The parks department would like to display the artwork of community artists on the Nature Center walls and in its display cases. Exhibits …

The Indiana State Police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday night.  The state police were originally dispatched to the area of eastbound I-465 and the southbound I-65 ramp for a reported vehicle crash.  When troopers arrived at the scene they discovered one of the parties …

INDIANAPOLIS – February 15, 2018, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) arrested 21-year-old Dionte Owens for his role in the homicide which occurred May 7, 2017 in the 1000 block of N. Rural Street. IMPD Homicide detectives worked with the Marion County Prosecutors Officer and were granted a warrant for the …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the launch of INDOT4U, a new model for customer service that makes it easier than ever for customers to contact the agency and get questions answered and problems resolved. With a statewide customer service center in place, motorists now have a single …

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 15, 2018) – Powderkeg, a technology-based network that helps high-growth technology ventures connect with resources to scale up, announced plans today to expand in central Indiana, creating up to 37 new jobs by 2022. “Hoosier entrepreneurs like Powderkeg continue to fuel Indiana’s reputation as a hub for innovation,” …

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District Flex Team (EFT) officers and Indiana Parole agents work together to take 90 grams of meth off the streets of Indianapolis On 02/13/2018, IMPD EFT was contacted by Indiana Parole agents for assistance in searching the residence of Parolee, James McGraw …

The David H. Kiebach Smile Fund, a fund of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF), awarded Jameson Camp a $10,300 grant to help support 20 campers for the 2018 summer season.  Established in 1928 as a “fresh air” camp for children at risk for tuberculosis, Jameson Camp has grown into …

Vigo County—Last night at 8:30, Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Organ stopped a passenger car southbound on 7th near Washington Street (Terre Haute) for operating with no headlights. During conversations with the driver and along with other observations, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Trace amounts of suspected marijuana …

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb will present Vietnam veteran and Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Sammy L. Davis of Freedom, Indiana with the 2018 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Monday, March 12, 2018. “Sammy’s story of service, courage and sacrifice for our …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Anna Restivo, Plainfield High School; Jonathan Heidegger, Brownsburg High School; Andrew Langford, Avon High School, and Jessica Morris, Brownsburg High School* (declined scholarship).   These seniors will receive full tuition to an accredited …