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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.
Preserving The Mayberry Cafe
“In reflection, this is more than passing on the legacy of Mayberry. It’s really what Americana was built on; a culture of simple hard work, doing what you love, for people you love, in a town you love- this is what’s being passed on to capable, enthusiastic folks who are going to add their own magic.” Brad and Christine Born
Commissioners Approve Concrete Plant in Union Township
A new development is laying a foundation in Hendricks County, and it could open the doors to similar growth.
Cash Concrete, a Putnam County based plant, will be bringing their services to the unincorporated area of Union Township.
Court House: The Heart of Indiana’s Counties
Just one image of the 92 county court houses on display at the Indiana Landmark Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis. The presentation is sponsored by the Indiana Bar Association and the collection was curated by Noblesville attorney Douglass Church.
Officials Comment on ICE Arrests at Avon
The Avon Police Department, along with the ICE agency made approximately 20 arrests on Tuesday, July 22.
High School Hustle
Lingle shared about the program with The Republican at the end of July. As of then, some of the top businesses included powerwashing, car detailing, and landscaping, with the highest profit being more than $50,000.
Banker’s Hobby: Rebuilding Bikes
“This brings me so much relaxation and enjoyment,” Orem shared. “It’s so different from sitting at a desk and working on a computer or talking to a client. It’s a totally different mindset.”
Cruise-In to Summer Memories
Boys and cars. That’s how Bob Hale and his dad, Robert Hale, bonded. Bob would tag along with Robert as he showed his cars in Indianapolis, first at The Suds on the southside, later at Bill’s Fabulous 50’s on the westside.
Rep. Jeff Thompson Explains Indiana's Budget Shortfall
We sat down with the Chairperson of the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee, Jeff Thompson, to get a better understanding of why revenue forecasts for the State were revised significantly downward, how the State managed that shortfall, changes in local income tax formulas and property tax reform. This will be a three-part series. Part one will be about revenue forecasting and the States biennial budget.
Jeff Thompson serves as the House District 28 Representative for Hendricks County.