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There are just a few days left to apply for the 2015 Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund grant cycle. This cycle will close this Wednesday, September 30th at midnight. All grant applications must be submitted online. Grant monies awarded must be used within one year of the grant date. Guidelines and …

HENDRICKS COUNTY – The aptly-named Bicentennial Trail connecting the Avon and Brownsburg trail systems was selected as a Legacy Project by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. It was one of 80 projects around the state recently approved as Legacy Projects honoring the state’s 200 years of history and leaving a legacy for …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 24, 2015) – The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors approved and awarded $956,000 in grants to 16 projects and not-for-profit organizations serving Marion County residents at its September 8, 2015 board meeting. Grant requests were approved by The Indianapolis Foundation board of directors and made possible by …

DANVILLE, INDIANA (September 23, 2015) – The Greater Danville Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Awards. Each year, the Chamber gives awards to one winner in each of the six categories; Public Servant, Community Servant, Educator, Business Leader, Philanthropist and Chamber Member, at their annual …

INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2015) – As was previously announced earlier this month, there will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system this weekend – Saturday, September 26 beginning at 11:00 p.m. [EDT] – as the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) moves its …

DANVILLE, IN (Sept. 23, 2015) –With less than a week until Hendricks County’s Bicentennial kickoff meeting, the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) and the Hendricks County Bicentennial Committee are seeking nominations from the public for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Torchbearer nominations recognize Hoosiers who demonstrate exceptional public service, …

HENDRICKS COUNTY, IN – Local public health preparedness officials want to remind residents to prepare for emergencies and disasters as they celebrate National Preparedness Month. “Now – before an emergency or disaster happens – is the best time to prepare your family, business, or school for an emergency or disaster,” …

INDIANAPOLIS Sept. 18, 2015– The two candidates for Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett (D) and Chuck Brewer (R), will present their visions for the West Side and the City during the 2015 Candidates’ Forum presented by the West Side Chamber of Commerce. The Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., is at …

DANVILLE, IN (September 17, 2015) – Beasley’s Orchard in Danville, Ind., will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang with its design of the 2015 Corn Maze. This year’s highly anticipated Corn Maze at Beasley’s Orchard opens Friday, Sept. 25 and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31.  …