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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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** 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, …
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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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DANVILLE, IN (November 5, 2025) – Visit Hendricks County (VHC) will roll out a new initiative, called CARE to Connect, on Dec. 1, thanks in part to a recent $5,000 grant from the Hendricks County Community Foundation. The targeted 12-month program ties directly to the organization’s Destination Defined: Connecting the …
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In October, the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors approved over $86,500 in Community Impact grants (from the second round this year) to 18 organizations serving the entirety of Hendricks County. These grants were made possible by the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund—HCCF’s largest Community Enhancement Fund—and by contributions …
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Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF), was recognized October 22 at the 2025 Philanthropy Leads Dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis after completing the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, a statewide leadership program of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance. Eric Hessel receiving award from …
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