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INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Behavioral Health Commission The governor made five appointments to the new commission, who will serve until June 30, 2025: Zoe Frantz (West Lafayette), president and CEO of the Indiana Council of Community Mental Health …

Avon, IN. Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) ceremoniously turned the dirt to celebrate the start of construction for a new middle school on Tuesday, September 26. The new middle school, Avon Middle School West, will be located at 1204 South County Road 450 East.  After considerable public input and feedback, …

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 27, 2023) – Hendricks County lawmakers encourage local high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials outside the classroom to apply for the state’s newly launched Career Scholarship Account program. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at …

Indianapolis, IN –  September 26, 2023 at approximately 4:40 p.m., police officers from the Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were conducting an investigation near East 40th Street and North Keystone Avenue. Officers were looking for 42 year old Darmon Graves Jr. of Indianapolis, who was wanted on …

Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Police are investigating a serious crash with multiple fatalities near 10th Street and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis. The crash happened minutes after troopers terminated a vehicle pursuit that involved the driver who caused the crash. At approximately 9:37 p.m. an Indiana State Trooper attempted to pull …

DANVILLE, IN (September 26, 2023) – On April 8, 2024, Hendricks County will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1869 with the path of totality passing through our county for more than three minutes. Locals and visitors will be looking for things to do and places to experience this …

Indianapolis, IN – Troopers from the Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on the south side of Indianapolis. September 21, 2023, Indiana State Police Dispatchers received a 911 call at 9:11 p.m. about a man walking in traffic on I-465 near Harding Street. Troopers were dispatched …

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) today congratulates 11 Indiana schools for being honored as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. “We know that access to a quality education is essential to helping all students reach their full potential,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, …

DANVILLE, IN (Sept. 20, 2023) – Visit Hendricks County (VHC) has hired a new team member to oversee the implementation of all finance functions for the organization. Nicole Lanum Nicole Lanum will serve as VHC’s new Director of Finance & Administration. An Indiana native and graduate of Ivy Tech Community …

Avon, Ind. – Avon High School (AHS) has earned the distinction of being named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education. This recognition is based on the school’s overall academic performance. AHS is one of 353 schools in the nation to be recognized this …