News across Hendricks County
Cabaret Latino in Plainfield promises to be ‘joyful spectacle’
“Cabaret Latino: Songs of the Americas” is coming to Hendricks Live! Oct. 3. The show is a 90-minute revue of music with roots from across North and South America. Dustin Klein, the event’s co-producer and pianist, said the production is more than a simple cabaret. “It’s really…
Athlete of the week: Brownsburg golfer has solid senior season
Brownsburg High School senior Josie Campbell knows her contributions to the girls golf team go beyond scoring. “I’ve shot in the 70s a lot but it’s more than shooting low scores,” she said. “It’s about leading my teammates in a good way and making sure I’m helpful to them as…
Fishers’ Passing Game Breaks Out, But Avon Prevails; Zionsville Defeats Hamilton Southeastern
Both Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern faced unbeaten Hoosier Crossroads Conference opponents Friday night, and while neither school came away with a victory, the Tigers showed their most explosive offense of the season. Fishers fell to Avon 36-26 at home, while Hamilton…
Hogan Farms prepares for 15th pumpkin season amid wet Indiana growing conditions
Fall traditions are returning to Hogan Farms, where the pumpkin patch and corn maze opened Sept. 26 as Indiana farmers contend with a wet growing season. The Brownsburg farm will begin its 2026 fall season with pumpkins, a corn maze and other activities for visitors. Farm Manager…
James Hall III
James Monroe Hall III Born in Frankfort, KY, on March 20th, 1935, the 2nd son of 3 to James Monroe II and Marcia Hall, James Monroe Hall III of Plainfield, Ind., passed away at home on September ...
Sheltering Wings focuses on connection, prevention during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sheltering Wings is focusing on connection, healthy relationships and community support as it kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in October. The Danville-based domestic violence shelter’s 2026 theme, “Stronger Together: Connection Prevents Violence,”…
Hendricks County approves 2026 accessibility, nondiscrimination plans
The Hendricks County Commissioners approved an updated accessibility and nondiscrimination plan Sept. 22 after reviewing barriers at county buildings, parks, trails and sidewalks. The commissioners held a public hearing on the 2026 Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan…
Hendricks County Authors Showcase returns to downtown Danville for third year
The Hendricks County Authors Showcase will return to downtown Danville for its third year Sept. 26. The free event, presented by The Authors’ Patch, will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 117 S. Washington St. It will bring together more than 50 authors from Hendricks County and…
Hoosiers Energy Bills Assistance Doubled
(Plainfield, IN) – Duke Energy says it’s doubling its available financial assistance to help Hoosiers pay their energy bills. This boost for 2026 comes from the company’s Share the Light Fund, which is supported by [...]
Melvin “Pops” L. Linette, 74, Coatesville
Melvin “Pops” L. Linette, 74, of Coatesville, Ind., formerly of Ireland, Ind., passed away surrounded by family at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. Mel was born in Jasper, Ind., on December 16, 1951, to Theodore and…
Brownsburg moves municipal elections to even-numbered years
Brownsburg voters will soon cast ballots for town offices during even-numbered general elections after the Town Council approved a change to the municipal election cycle Sept. 10. The council voted 3-1 to approve Ordinance 2026-13 on second and third readings and final adoption.…
Athlete of the week: Brownsburg High School backup goalkeeper performs in a pinch
When Brownsburg High School junior backup goalkeeper Riley Gaughan’s number was called when starter Ian Anderson was injured, he was ready. “He had a penalty kick save and a shutout against (then) No. 3 Noblesville,” Bulldogs coach Sean McGrath said of the 1-0 victory. “Riley…