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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 4-H Fairgrounds Looks to Expand Facilities
“Understand that building will be rented every weekend before it’s done being built. We have that much demand and that many things coming in,” said Whicker.
The Giving Season in Hendricks County
Santa advised to give in this cartoon published in The Republican 100 years ago. Follow his advice. “Do it now.”
Use this Hendricks County giving guide to make your (and others) spirits bright.
A to Z: Brownsburg and Cascade Championship Weekend
Now that the 2025 high school football season has concluded with the playing of the championship games this past weekend, here is a look back at our Hendricks County champions, Cascade and Brownsburg, from A to Z.
Plainfield to Raise Utility Rates in 2026
"It's not something we want to do," Town Manager Andrew Klinger shared, but rather something they need to do.
Twenty West First Customer: Town Agrees to Loan
“The intent is that the Town will actually make the revolving loan, with the understanding that most likely the RDC…will pay the town back, “ Morgan added.
Vision Loss is No Obstacle for Plainfield Runner
“It’s learning to run and walk again. In some ways figuratively, in some ways literally.” Plainfield High School cross country coach Christian Arvin
Danville Town Council Room to Get Upgrades
Upgrades are intended to “improve the overall audio and visual experience,” according to Danville’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Madison Henderson.
Danville Student Athlete Takes on a New Opponent
“I never really had a second thought whether I was going to be playing or not.” ~Violet Rodgers
Avon High School Backs IHSAA Unified Sports Teams
“The goal of the program is to come together, to learn, to have fun.” Head Coach Chris Hill
Paws & Think: Improving Skills & Lives Through Canine Connection
“When they read to a dog, the dog doesn’t judge. If they make a mistake, the dog doesn’t care.” Shannon Gaughan-Kelly