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Backpacks 4 Good distributes over 2,200 backpacks to students in need
Hensley Legal Group kicked off its sixth annual Backpacks 4 Good giveaway in Greenwood, Indiana, distributing over 2,200 backpacks to students ahead of several upcoming statewide distribution events.
How butter, sugar, flour became a Trafalgar staple in four years
Butter, Sugar, Flour has become a local staple in Trafalgar, Indiana, thanks to owner Kristyna Voris's commitment to personalized service and homemade goods.
New Swig location opens in Greenwood, offering over 1 million drink combinations
A new Swig location has opened in Greenwood, bringing customizable soda drinks and sweets to the south side ahead of three more planned openings in the Indianapolis area.
'A necessary evil' | Greenwood council sends wheel tax proposal to mayor's desk
If Greenwood's mayor signs the proposal, the new taxes would take effect at the beginning of 2027.
Greenwood Common Council approves wheel tax to secure state road repair funding
The Greenwood City Council unanimously approved a new wheel tax to secure state matching funds for road repairs, despite concerns from Council President Mike Campbell regarding the financial burden on residents.
Greenwood Common Council approves wheel and vehicle excise tax
GREENWOOD, Ind. -- The Greenwood Common Council has approved a new wheel and vehicle excise tax. The results of Monday night's unanimous vote mean that residents will pay $25 every year if their vehicle is registered in Greenwood. Any residents who own a bus, semi, or RV will pay…
Winning lottery tickets sold in Fishers, Greenwood
INDIANAPOLIS — Two lucky Hoosiers just won $50,000 and might not even have noticed. Anyone who purchased a Powerball ticket in Fishers or Greenwood should carefully review their ticket, as they could be a multi-thousand-dollar winner. The Hoosier Lottery said $50,000 winning…
Greenwood commission approves plans for Indiana’s first Buc-ee’s travel center
The Advisory Plan Commission of Greenwood approved plans to build Indiana's first Buc-ee's location, which will feature 120 fuel pumps and 42 EV chargers, but some neighbors have raised concerns about traffic, safety, and rezoning the property from agricultural to industrial.
Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission advances proposal to rezone land for a Buc-ee's
GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission has advanced a rezoning proposal that could lead to the construction of the first Buc-ee's in Indiana. During a meeting held Monday night, commissioners sent the proposal to the Greenwood Common Council with a favorable…