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When does a workout help local cancer patients? On Saturday, October 7 when Crossfit Unbreakable in Plainfield hosts its annual fundraising event from 9-11 a.m. at their gym in Plainfield, 2198 Reeves Road, Ste. 2A. Proceeds will enable Hendricks Regional Health to purchase 300 copies of the book, What to …

September 18, 20147–Putnam County—This evening at 6:30, an alert Indiana State Police Trooper from the Putnamville Post noticed a blue 1998 Ford Ranger abandoned on the westbound shoulder of Interstate 70 near the 35 mile marker. This was the third time in approximately four weeks the trooper noticed the same …

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15, 2017) – Today the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board authorized the sale of nearly 2,000 acres of conservation land to the Town of Plainfield, furthering the commitment  the IAA made in 2015 to restore non-aviation land to local communities  and local tax rolls. “IAA staff and our community partners have worked diligently to ensure this tract of land is given a continuing and   enanced purpose – and I thank all involved for their smart work and conscientious judgement in bringing this  transaction to fruition,” said Barbara Glass, IAA board president. The Town of Plainfield will pay nearly $1.6 million for the land, which includes protected wetland areas, and critical  habitats for the endangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and many other animal and plant species. The land also   includes Sodalis Nature Park, which features trails, picnic areas and a 5.5-acre pond for public use. Of the full acreage, 1,724 acres is restricted land based upon U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services and Army Corp of Engineers  regulatory standards and is functionally reserved for conservation purposes, while 142 acres is unrestricted and  available for other uses. “Our focus is on aviation, and being a good neighbor to the communities we serve,” said Mario Rodriguez, IAA  executive director.  “This land transaction is the embodiment of both – and we’re  delighted it will transfer to the capable hands of one of our key business partners, the Town of Plainfield.” In 2015, the IAA entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Plainfield to discuss the future use of the land and to explore creating an even better opportunity for residents to enjoy the land’s natural environment. “We are excited to see this land sale opportunity come to our community where we will continue to preserve the  ongoing conservation efforts, enhance the recreational activities in Sodalis Nature Park, and plan thoughtfully for  those areas where development can take place,”  said Robin Brandgard, Plainfield Town Council president. “This is another example of steady progress to meet the goals of our land use initiative,” said Alfred Bennett, IAA board secretary and board representative from Hendricks County. “Our airport neighbors will directly benefit from this   transaction, and I look forward to seeing the impact this has for Hendricks County residents and the Town of Plainfield.” ABOUT THE INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY The Indianapolis Airport Authority owns and operates Indiana’s largest airport system. In addition to the Indianapolis International Airport,  its facilities include the Downtown Heliport, Eagle Creek Airpark,  Hendricks County Airport, Indianapolis Regional Airport and Metropolitan Airport. IND has received numerous  prestigious awards recognizing it as a leader within its class, including best airport in North America in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in Airports Council International’s annual Airport Service Quality awards. It  has also been inducted into the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence, one  of the few U.S. airports to be included in this elite group of worldwide airports. Condé Nast Traveler readers named  IND the best airport in America in 2014, 2015 and 2016. IND is the first airport in the U.S. to win LEED® certification for an entire terminal campus. LEED is a green building award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. IND has won additional recognition for excellent customer service,  concessions programs, and art and architecture. IND generates an annual economic impact in Central Indiana of more than $5.4 billion without relying on state or local taxes to fund its operations. About 10,000 people work at the airport each day. IND serves more than 8.5 million  business and leisure travelers each year and  averages 143 daily flights, seasonally and year-round, to 48 nonstop destinations. Home of the world’s second-largest FedEx Express operation  and the nation’s eighth-largest cargo facility, IND is committed to becoming the airport system of choice for both passenger and cargo service. For more information, visit IND’s Facebook page at Indianapolis International Airport and Twitter page at  @INDairport. ABOUT THE TOWN OF PLAINFIELD The Town of Plainfield’s history is more than 175 years old and dates back to Quaker settlers who migrated to the area from North Carolina in the early 1800s. Today the Town encompasses more than 25 square miles, is home to more than 32,000 residents, and is the largest town in Hendricks County. Known internationally as an industrial and logistics …

Ford Drive 4 UR School Program supports Brownsburg Education Foundation BCSC employees and Brownsburg community members flocked to East Middle School on September 7, 2017 to support the 2017 Ford Drive 4 UR School event and to raise money for the Brownsburg Education Foundation. With over 600 drivers this year, …

The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce is letting area residents know that East Main Street (Old US 36) is closed due to the construction of the roundabout. DO NOT TAKE OLD 36/EAST MAIN STREET. Motorists travelling from the East are asked to take Rockville Road heading into Danville and turn …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announce I-70 eastbound and westbound traffic will have overnight lane closures from nearly one half of one mile west of State Road 267 (Exit 66) to just over two mile east of there. The lane closures begin Monday, September 18 …

Anchor Institutions Already Experiencing Positive Progress  September 12, 2017–(INDIANAPOLIS) – Today, the Indy Chamber publicly announced the Anchoring Revitalization Program, a sweeping strategy aimed at redevelopment, local hiring and business opportunities around Marion County’s major institutional employers.  Today’s announcement comes after a half-day session with partners and participating anchor institutions to …

Crew deploys to Georgia Tuesday Avon, IN – Hendricks Power sent four linemen and equipment to assist in Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. The storm has created widespread property damage with more than 6 million without power in the southeastern part of the country. An estimated 60 Indiana electric cooperative linemen …

Ceremony to remember, celebrate ‘collective strength of the American People’ ​I​NDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 11, 2017) – Today the Indianapolis Airport Authority hosted a ceremony at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to commemorate the sixteenth anniversary of the infamous tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony, which included IAA first responders, honored the lives of more than 3,000 people who perished in the terrorist attacks that struck the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and United Flight 93 over Pennsylvania. “This day will live forever in the memories of millions of Americans like myself, who were stunned at the site of this tremendous tragedy,” said Mario Rodriguez, IAA executive director. “Today’s ceremony honors those who lives were cut short, and the many brave souls who gave their own lives to save others. And it reminds us that we must always strive to stand together as one human nation committed to peace.” A piece of the World Trade Center steel recovered from Ground Zero, measuring approximately 12” x 12” x 6” and weighing about 40 pounds, was placed on display in Civic Plaza for the day. In 2011, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey presented the recovered steel to local Indianapolis public-safety responders and IAA employees who assisted at the attack site in 2001. The artifact remains on display permanently at the Indy airport’s fire station 1 throughout the year. Mike Medvescek, senior director of operations and public safety for the IAA, said Americans’ response to the attack was indicative of what Americans are made of. “Just as we’ve seen with Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, and now with Irma in Florida, these incidents expose the American spirit – which is neighbor helping neighbor, communities helping communities, and brave men and women in public service ready to lay down their lives for others. Today’s ceremony celebrates those lost, but it also celebrates the enduring and collective strength of the American people.” ABOUT THE INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY The Indianapolis Airport Authority owns and operates Indiana’s largest airport system. In addition to the Indianapolis International Airport, its facilities include the Downtown Heliport, Eagle Creek Airpark, Hendricks County Airport, Indianapolis Regional Airport and Metropolitan Airport. IND has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing it as a leader within its class, including best airport in North America in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in Airports Council International’s annual Airport Service Quality awards. It has also been inducted into the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence, one of the few U.S. airports to be included in this elite group of worldwide airports. Condé Nast Traveler readers named IND the best airport in America in 2014, 2015 and 2016. IND is the first airport in the U.S. to win LEED® certification for an entire terminal campus. LEED is a green- building award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. IND has won additional recognition for excellent customer service, concessions programs, and art and architecture. …

Giving back to the teachers and students of the Brownsburg Community School Corporation is one of the best parts of the Brownsburg Education Foundation. Grants awarded include District Excellence Awards, grants given to whole grade levels or departments, and InCredible Awards, grants given to individual teachers or small groups that …