STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2022) – More than $2 million is headed to Hendricks County communities to accelerate road and bridge improvements, according tolocal legislators. State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) said the local funding from the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program is for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, …
Read More »Plainfield Students Benefit from $8,000 Community Foundation Grant
The Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded the Plainfield Youth Assistance Program (PYAP) a grant for $8000 to assist with programming opportunities for youth in PYAP that need individualized services. The grant provided support for 15 students completing the year-long PYAP Mentorship Program, 32 students registering at Richard A. Carlucci Recreation …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County CEO Celebrates 20 Years in Tourism Role
DANVILLE, IN (December 1, 2022) –A Hendricks County tourism professional, who has spent two decades putting the county on the tourism map, celebrated her 20th year with Visit Hendricks County this month. Jaime Bohler Smith Visit Hendricks County Executive Director/CEO Jaime Bohler Smith’s work has made a difference locally in …
Read More »I-465 Crash Claims a Brownsburg Man’s Life
Indianapolis, IN – This morning, at 3:08 a.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving several 911 calls reporting a serious crash on I-465 near the 3.2 mile marker of westbound I-465. It was reported that two people were entrapped in the wreckage and both were unresponsive. Officers from the Indianapolis Metropolitan …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces New Community Calendar
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is excited to announce its new online Hendricks Community Calendar. HCCF conducted a county-wide needs assessment in 2019 which identified the top 20 community issues facing Hendricks County. One of the top issues was a lack of community-wide communication vehicles to inform everyone. In …
Read More »IMPD homicide detectives arrest suspect following Thursday afternoon homicide
INDIANAPOLIS- On Thursday, November 10, 2022, just before 12:00 p.m., IMPD North District officers responded to 3415 Grant Ave. for a report of a person shot. Officers arrived and located an adult female with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported …
Read More »Hendricks Humane Society Event Exceeds Goal
Plainfield, Indiana – Hendricks Humane held its 17th annual Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting event on Friday, November 4, from 7–10pm at CRG Event Center, 2499 Perry Crossing Way in Plainfield. Come! Sip! Stay! is an annual interactive and fun-filled evening where Tasting Sponsor Crown Liquors, offered guests a wide …
Read More »B&O Trail Association Breaks Ground on New Trail Section
(Brownsburg, Indiana – November 9, 2022) The B&O Trail Association held a ceremonial groundbreaking today for its newest trail section, which runs from County Road 500 East to County Road 250 East in Hendricks County. “This is an exciting day for BOTA as construction is now beginning on the next …
Read More »Veterans in crisis are just a three-digit phone call away from help
What to Expect If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, call to reach caring, qualified VA responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A qualified responder will answer your call, ready to listen and help. The responder will ask a few questions, such as whether …
Read More »This year on Giving Tuesday, Give Local in Hendricks County
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is encouraging Hendricks County residents to join together and give local on Giving Tuesday–November 29, 2022. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that encourages philanthropy and celebrates generosity. It inspires people to take action to improve their communities, give back to the …
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