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W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park to Open on July 21

Danville, Indiana – Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) invites the public to W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park in Avon for the park’s Grand Opening on Wednesday, July 21 at 9 a.m. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park is a 70-acre facility located within the town limits of Avon, although its official address …

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Danville Police Searching for Theft & Fraud Suspect

Danville, IN – The Danville Metropolitan Police Department needs your assistance. The individual in these photos is wanted for questioning in reference to a theft and fraud investigation.   Back on May 22nd, an unknown individual smashed out a car window and stole a woman’s purse at the soccer fields …

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Attorney General Todd Rokita releases Parents Bill of Rights

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has released a Parents Bill of Rights, providing a roadmap for Hoosier parents and caregivers to exercise their legal right to have a voice in their children’s education. “Education policy and curriculum should reflect the values of Indiana families while meeting the mandatory requirements set …

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Two bridge closures expected in Marion County in July

MARION COUNTY, Ind. (June 18, 2021) – Two bridges over I-465 in southern Marion County are scheduled to close next month. The existing Keystone Avenue and Mooresville Road Bypass bridges will be demolished and fully reconstructed during the extended closures. No demolition work will happen over live traffic. Both the …

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