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Welcome to our collection of Hendricks County news articles, stories, and community updates. Here you’ll find the latest local news from the towns of Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Coatesville, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield and Stilesville — as well as in-depth features on government, sports, and local history. Whether you’re searching by author, topic, or publication year, this is your hub for everything happening in Hendricks County. Use the filters above to explore the stories that matter most to you.
Hendricks County Court House or Judicial Center?
Decisions are about to be made that will be noted as major events in Danville’s 200-year history.
Tortoise Tourist: Olli’s Big Arrival
"The residents and staff at Village of Avon had great fun visiting Olli," Marcia said. "It was our first time meeting our grand-tortoise!"
Hendricks County’s Best Close High School Careers on a Winning Note
The 60th annual Murat Shriners North/South All-Star football game featured strong representation from Hendricks County schools.
Task Force Begins Weighing Future of Hendricks County Courts
Should the Hendricks County build a new judicial center on its East Campus near the jail, or keep the judicial facilities in downtown Danville?
Update on Improvements at Hendricks County Animal Shelter
The facility, which was built in 2008, currently holds 34 dogs and 27 cats.
Hendricks County Ponders Capital Projects
County Commission Dennis Dawes (left) and County Council member Larry Scott during the joint meeting.
Bookstore on Wheels Joins Brownsburg Farmers Market
Crystal Custer and Jeff WIlkinson spent 22 years separated before they found each other again. When they reunited via Facebook, the two decided to start a life together. Part of that involved starting their own bookselling business together, one of Custer’s big dreams in life.
Avon Town Council Passes Riverwalk District Ordinance
“It's part of our Riverwalk District or our town center project known as Easton Grey. One of the unique things we are able to do by state law is to create a riverwalk district,” said Town Manager Ryan Cannon during his podcast recapping the meeting.