Avon News

To the Editor: During every election cycle, a debate is always re-kindled if the public schools are worth anything.

A two-car collision Tuesday sent one to the hospital and both cars away on tow trucks.

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Nov. 3--BROWNSBURG -- Feel like test driving a car? How about donating $20 to the Brownsburg Education Foundation? Bill Estes Ford and the Brownsburg Education Foundation are making both goals easy next weekend when they host the Drive One 4 UR School program from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.

A Hamilton County magistrate today set a $3 million bond for the attorney accused of beating a state legislator Saturday in Carmel.

The Avon Marching Black and Gold recaptured the Class A high school marching band state title Saturday night, with last year's champion - Lawrence Central - coming in second.

The Avon Marching Black and Gold recaptured the Class A high school marching band state title Saturday night, with last year's champion, Lawrence Central, coming in second.

Nearly 400 entries to this week's "Caption This" landed on time, unlike a couple of Northwest pilots.

A $50,000 donation has pushed the fund-raising campaign for the new Hendricks Regional Health YMCA facility over $9 million, according to an announcement today.

Town officials here are seeking applicants for various boards and commissions to serve terms beginning in 2010.

The Hamilton County Health Department says it's started distributing the H1N1 vaccine to schools and community providers, but it's a slow process due to CDC delays.

A lifelong musician calls the Hendricks Symphonic Society "the hidden jewel of Hendricks County." Avon resident Marjorie "Gigi" Rondinella bought a ticket for the society's first concert in 2007 hoping to be "pleasantly surprised." She's attended every concert since.

Four years ago, with growth at unprecedented highs, Avon Schools administrators faced some tough decisions.

While generally you have to star in a blockbuster movie or have you album go platinum to be a guest on the "Today Show," a 9-year-old here took a different route.

Avon Philanthropic Women, a group that organized a giving circle to provide financial assistance to organizations helping children in the Avon area, recently donated $1,200 to the Habit of the Heart Fund at the Hendricks County Community Foundation.

Lavonda Jean Henry says she moved to Hendricks County earlier this year to bring her skill set to a growing area.

A Terre Haute man accused of striking his 12-year-old stepchild in the head with a claw hammer was denied bail reduction Tuesday in Vigo Superior Court Division 6. Charles McVay, 26, told Judge Michael Lewis that if released from jail on his own recognizance, he could stay with an aunt in the Hendricks County community of Avon.

The Avon Chamber of Commerce will once again honor local residents and businesses making a difference in the community.

Jenese Hunt's family grew up in Avon. Her twin sons graduated from Avon High School and her daughter currently attends Avon Middle School North.

A flock of Indianapolis-area high school marching bands advanced from Saturday's Indiana State School Music Association regionals to the semistate competition next Saturday.

About 50 pounds of marijuana was seized and five men arrested earlier this week following an undercover operation by the U.S. Drug Task Force in Avon.