Avon, IN—The Avon-Washington Township Public Library (AWTPL) is excited to announce that it has received a $4,000 Arts Project Support (APS) Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission in partnership with Noblesville Creates, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. This APS grant will fund a series of eight …
Read More »Trooper’s Car Struck on I-70 Near Plainfield
Plainfield, IN – For the sixth time in the past five days, an Indiana State Police car was struck along the interstates in the Indianapolis District. Earlier this morning, Trooper Jordan Hall was investigating a roll-over crash on I-70 eastbound near the 60 mile marker, just west of Plainfield. While sitting …
Read More »The Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces Opening of Grant Program
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is excited to announce that its Community Impact Grant program is now live and accepting applications. Community Impact Grants offer financial assistance for charitable programs and projects serving Hendricks County. This responsive grant program is designed to be open-ended allowing for nonprofits and charitable …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars
The Hendricks County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Hendricks County: Isaiah Gray of Plainfield High School, Ifeoluwa Olokode of Brownsburg High School, and Dheer Pandya of Avon High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are recognized for their community involvement, …
Read More »Sycamore Elementary School Receives National Award for Exceptional Student Performance and Academic Growth
Sycamore Elementary School is one of 63 U.S. schools that have been designated as 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools. The school earned this prestigious honor by virtue of extraordinary success in improving student achievement. “Our district’s mission—ALL belong, learn, and grow—guides everything we do,” says Sycamore Principal Nicole Harris. “We …
Read More »Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce names Kiley Chandler as its new Director
The Brownsburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiley Chandler as its new Director, effective January 5th, 2026. Kiley Chandler Kiley brings a strong background in strategic communication, event management, and community engagement, most recently serving as Director of Events for OneZone Chamber of Commerce in …
Read More »Completion of Plainfield Art Installation Wraps Up Hues of Hendricks’ Inaugural Year
DANVILLE, IN (December 17, 2025) – An ambitious project that brought together multiple local organizations, communities and artists from around the world recently completed its first year. The Hues of Hendricks County, a partnership between the Hendricks County Arts Collective, Visit Hendricks County, the Indy Arts Council and multiple other …
Read More »Hendricks County legislators: Local communities receive road funding from state
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2025) – Local communities received over $1.3 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program, established through a law House Republicans passed in 2016, offers funding to local communities for road repairs, bridge maintenance, intersection …
Read More »** CANCELED** Silver Alert issued for missing Hendricks County teen
** The Silver Alert issued for Anyia Hoopingarner has been canceled.** A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. Anyia Hoopingarner The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Anyia Hoopingarner, a 15 year old white female, 4 feet 10 inches tall, 110 pounds, blonde/red hair with brown eyes, …
Read More »State of Indiana Honors Longtime Hendricks County Resident with Hoosier Hospitality Award
DANVILLE, IN (November 11, 2025) –A Danville woman who has become a major part of Hendricks County tourism through her work at Beasley’s Orchard and Visit Hendricks County (VHC) received statewide recognition on Monday. Betty Ann Kessinger was one of 12 recipients of the 2025 Hoosier Hospitality Awards during a …
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