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Hendricks County Rib-Fest to be held on June 25th

Avon, IN – The Avon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the new times for the upcoming and much anticipated 17th Annual Hendricks Country Rib-Fest and BBQ.  The Hendricks County Rib-Fest has become one of the largest local traditions drawing people from all over Hendricks County and the surrounding …

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Indiana Individual Income Tax Filing Now Open

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) will start accepting filings for 2021 individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in concert with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Customers will have until Monday, Apr. 18, 2022, to file both their state and federal 2021 tax returns and …

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Behning Op-Ed: Providing school choice

National School Choice Week is Jan. 23-29 this year. It’s an annual recognition of the educational options families can use to best meet the needs of their children. For over a decade, I’ve worked hard to support school choice, which empowers Hoosier parents to have more control over their children’s …

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Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Summer Adkins, Avon High School Justine Vandenberg, Danville High School Karlee Waugh, Plainfield High School From left: Summer Adkins, Justine Vandenberg, & Karlee Waugh Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community …

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Son Arrested in Murder Investigation of Father

INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 10:39 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Edmondson Avenue in reference to a possible person shot.  Officers located an adult male with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.  Officers also located several possible witnesses …

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