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House passes Haggard’s legislation to further strengthen Indiana’s safeguards against foreign influence

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) – The Indiana House of Representatives supported a bill authored by State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) that would further protect Hoosiers from influence by foreign adversaries.“House Bill 1032 is another crucial step in protecting Indiana from foreign influence by closing loopholes that allow adversarial entities to …

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Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle Grant Applications Open

Nonprofits serving women and children in Hendricks County are invited to apply for funding from the Hendricks County Women’s Giving Circle, a new women’s philanthropy group and program of the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF). This group provides financial support for local nonprofit organizations while encouraging philanthropy and community engagement …

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World Food Championships Returns to Indianapolis for 2025

Indianapolis, IN (February 12, 2025) – The World Food Championships announced today that it is returning to Indianapolis at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center and will move the 2025 Main Event into October. Scheduled for Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, WFC will once again be held …

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Recycling Center Take Nears 600 Tons

As it approaches the 600-ton mark since opening 22 months ago, Hendricks County’s recycling center at Lizton saw four months exceeding 35 tons each last year. More than 43,000 drop-offs of recyclable household items have been made. At least 100 dogs and one cat have accompanied recyclers. Many are regulars. …

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One Dead in Weekend Crash in Belleville Leading to DUI Arrest

CLAYTON –   On 02/08/2025 at approximately 4:06 pm, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 40 and SR 39.     Preliminary investigation indicates a black Chrysler 300, occupied by two, was traveling eastbound on US 40.  A white Lincoln MKZ, occupied by 4, …

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