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Avon High School student ranks first among JAG Indiana students to win and place top 10 at national JAG competition

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2024) – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development congratulates Jobs for America’s Graduates Indiana students for accolades garnished through their efforts at the 2024 National JAG Career Development Conference. Esther Bankole-Brown Esther Bankole-Brown, a student at Avon High School, ranked 1st in Employability Skills. The National CDC …

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Help Shape the Future of Hendricks County

As part of our GIFT VII Community Unity initiative, the Community Foundation is supporting the work of Visit Hendricks County to build county pride and refresh our community branding. Please consider attending one of Visit Hendricks County’s upcoming community meetings to share what you love about where you live and …

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Avon Board of School Trustees Earns Exemplary Status

Avon, Ind. – The Avon Board of School Trustees has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2023. They earned the award because of their outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. The Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) are conferred annually …

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Hendricks County Deputy Fred Fislar Remembered

Danville – On 04/17/2024 the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office and the law enforcement community continues to honor Deputy Fred Fislar.  Deputy Fislar died as a result of injuries he sustained while rendering aid to the driver involved in a motor vehicle crash.  Deputy Fred Fislar was hired with the Hendricks County …

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