INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will close lanes in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor this week. This weekly release will detail lane closures and ramp closures throughout the construction zones in Marion County and along the I-70 corridor from I-465 to the Ohio State Line. During …
Read More »USDOT Awards INDOT $27.5 Million for I-70 and U.S. 36 Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation received two Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants totaling $27.5 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced late yesterday. INDOT was awarded one $22.5 million grant to add travel lanes and make pavement and safety improvements on I-70 in Hancock County, …
Read More »Hendricks County Parks & Recreation Seeking Public Feedback
Danville, Indiana – Hendricks County residents may have received a postcard in the mail requesting their input on Hendricks County Parks & Recreation (HCP&R) and on parks and recreation in general as the department prepares its Comprehensive Master Plan for 2021-25. HCP&R is required to submit a Comprehensive Master Plan …
Read More »National SepticSmart Week Begins September 14
HENDRICKS COUNTY – Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facilitates National SepticSmart Week to encourage homeowners and communities to take the necessary steps to maintain their septic systems. September 14th, 2020 marks the beginning of this important reminder for all Hendricks County homeowners who have septic systems. Approximately …
Read More »IMPD Covert Robbery Detectives arrest man for e-commerce robberies
INDIANAPOLIS – During the month of August 2020, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Covert Robbery Unit investigated two e-commerce robberies. Using many investigative tactics, detectives developed Dujuan Lucas as a suspect. Mr. Lucas was located in the 11200 block of Redskin Lane with an active robbery warrant. He was taken into …
Read More »Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District Tree Sale Deadline is September 23
The deadline for ordering container-grown trees for fall planting is Sept. 23. Available through the Hendricks County Soil & Water Conservation District, all trees and shrubs are locally grown native species. Each is $25. The sale is a fund-raiser for the SWCD’s annual programs to support clean water and stable …
Read More »Beasley’s Orchard Dedicates 2020 Fall Season to Thank Healthcare Workers
DANVILLE, IN (September 11, 2020) – Wanting to do their part to recognize front-line, healthcare workers after a tumultuous 2020, Beasley’s Orchard will dedicate its entire fall lineup to those who have given so much this year. The Hendricks County fall family tourism destination will stay true to its tradition …
Read More »Governor Eric Holcomb Directs Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11. Gov. Holcomb also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff …
Read More »Overnight closures of I-70 in Hendricks County for bridge Demolition begin next Week
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces I-70 will have various overnight closures at the State Road 39 interchange between the hours of 12:01 a.m. through 5 a.m. each night. The demolition of the existing S.R. 39 Bridge over I-70 begins Thursday, September 17 for I-70 eastbound. …
Read More »Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department investigating death at construction site near Avon
The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department is conducting a death investigation after a fatal accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon near Avon. Sheriff Deputies responded to the 400 block of Foxboro Circle near Avon at a residential construction site. There, a 21 year old man from Lebanon was reported dead on arrival. …
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