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Brownsburg Community School Board of Trustees Announces the Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp

Dr. Jim Snapp This morning, in a message sent to Brownsburg Community School Corporation parents, the Brownsburg Community School Board of Trustees announced that Superintendent Dr. Jim Snapp announced his retirement effective January 15th, 2024. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kat Jessup and Assistant Superintendent for Operations Shane …

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Cash authors bill to protect special education students

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2024) – State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) during the 2024 legislative session is working to better protect Hoosier students in special education classrooms. Cash authored House Bill 1073, which if passed, would require school corporations to have electronic recording equipment in each designated special education classroom, seclusion …

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Rep. Haggard honors officers with proclamation on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) (left) displays his proclamation recognizing Indiana law enforcement officials for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with Plainfield Police Chief Kyle Prewitt (right) Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was established in 2015 to …

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2024 rings in the Hendricks County Bicentennial

DANVILLE, IN (January 5, 2023) – The New Year is upon us and citizens of Hendricks County have something extra special to celebrate. In 2024, we’ll wish a Happy 200th Birthday to the county and many are already thinking about events and projects to commemorate the Bicentennial. The Bicentennial Committee …

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Brownsburg Community School Corporation to take over Town of Brownsburg Parks’ B.A.S.E. program in 2024-2025 School Year

The Brownsburg Community School Corporation will take over the Town of Brownsburg Parks before and after school program, BASE, beginning July 31, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year.  The program, available to all elementary school students, has experienced tremendous success and growth, exceeding the Parks Department’s capacity to manage it …

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Plainfield Police Investigating Murder-Suicide

Around 4:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023, Plainfield Police Officers responded to a residence at 5878 Grevillea Lane following a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, officers discovered a shattered basement entry window and located two deceased adults in the residence. The scene was secured, and our detectives were …

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