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STATEHOUSE (July 21, 2022) –Hendricks County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees. State lawmakers serve on interim committees throughout the summer and fall, and examine top policy issues, gather public input and recommend legislation for the regular session beginning in January. State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) …

Business Equity for Indy (BEI) has announced the launch of an inaugural Workforce Pilot. The two-year program, made possible with support from the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation and the Lumina Foundation, is designed to support companies with the implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce disparities, drive equity, and support companies’ …

Indianapolis (July 28, 2022) – The 165th Indiana State Fair opens tomorrow, Friday, July 29 and will continue through Sunday, August 21 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Fair opens daily at 9 a.m.   The 2022 Indiana State Fair will feature fan favorites and new attractions for all ages. …

More than 24 scholarships are offered by the Hendricks County Community Foundation to local high school seniors, and the application to apply for these will be open this year from August 3 – September 14th at 3 p.m. Applications for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) are available at the same …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ongoing lane restrictions on U.S. 36 in Avon. This work was originally scheduled to start in June, and is now ongoing. It should be completely finished by mid-August. The U.S. 36 westbound passing lane will be restricted between C.R. 625 …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) will launch a 2022 Needs Assessment Survey in August with results to be announced in November 2022. In 2019, the Community Foundation completed a first-of-its-kind Comprehensive Community Needs Assessment thanks to a grant from Lilly Endowment. The goals of the assessment were to help …

The Town of Brownsburg continues to grow and develop thanks to a strong business climate and active economic development team. Beginning January 1, 2022 through June 2022, businesses have committed an estimated $207.8 million in capital investments in the Town, a 33 percent increase over 2021. These ventures will create …

UPDATE – The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department reported that David Burgess has been located unharmed.  The Sheriff’s Department would like to thank all the members of the community who called in with tips and information to assist us in finding him.  We would also like to thank the Plainfield Police …

STATEHOUSE (July 14, 2022) –Local lawmakers said Hoosiers in Hendricks County should be aware of several new and notable state laws, which are now in effect. “This legislative session, we managed to get a lot done on behalf of hardworking Hoosiers and our communities,” said State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton). …

PUTNAM COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces State Road 236 will close on or after Friday, July 22 from U.S. 231 and Rush St. This is for Phase One of the ongoing S.R. 236 reconstruction project. Access will be maintained for homes and businesses. This section of …