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Avon, Indiana is located in Hendricks County. Zip codes in Avon, IN include 46123. The median home price in Avon is $174,900. More Avon information.

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5 hrs ago | Flyer Group

Most area farmers' markets in full swing

As summer settles in, many Hendricks County residents will be frequenting local farmers' markets for the best homegrown produce the county has to offer.

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16 hrs ago | The Indianapolis Star

Area bagpipers to tour Scotland, play for Princess Anne

People are often surprised when Brandon Hughes says he wears a kilt and garters and plays bagpipes in an 18th-century re-enactment band.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

Flyer Group

BPD searches for potential serial robber

Brownsburg Police Department officers were ensconced in search efforts Tuesday morning when the Finer Things location in the Main Street Shoppes center was robbed around 10 a.m. This comes as the third in a string of county robberies where the suspect description is the same, that of a male anywhere from his late teens to early 20s with a thin ... (more)

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Avon Police investigating armed robbery at tanning salon

Prosecutors in northern Indiana are dropping child neglect charges against a mother whose two young sons locked themselves in the trunk of her car and died.

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American Legion Magazine

Hoosiers honor Blue, Gold Star families

On June 15, the eighth annual Indiana Blue Star Salute event was held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Ind., to honor and support families of the men and women who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Flyer Group

Inmates pay homage to military with trail mural

But before re-entering society, the men shared their artistic talents along a portion of the B&O Trail that runs through Hendricks County.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Journal and Courier

Gov. Mike Pence to make state board appointments

State Board of Education support for Common Core standards appears intact following four appointments announced Thursday by Gov. Mike Pence.

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The Indianapolis Star

It's show time: Child actors give advice on auditioning

A red-haired Shaelyn Harloff, 7, Avon, missing her two front teeth, stepped up confidently and sang "You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile," from the musical, "Annie."

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Gary Varvel: Caption This Winners

Jean Kenny, Chicago, IL - "Can I count on your endorsement in 2016, slim?" Liz Guidry, Gueydan, LA - "We have definitely become the new Odd Couple."

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Thu Jun 06, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Accidental shooting injures woman in Avon

Hendricks County police are investigating a reported shooting in Avon that sent one woman to the hospital Thursday evening.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Suspects in theft of Riley donation bucket turn themselves in

Detectives from the Hen ricks County Sheriff's Department are on the scene of a shooting in the 5700 block of Ridgehill Way Thursday evening.

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Green Bay Press-Gazette

Man found dead in vehicle died of self-inflicted gunshot wound

A man found dead inside a vehicle on U.S. 41 Tuesday afternoon died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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Mon Jun 03, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Indiana Blood Center closes Avon site, cuts 45 jobs

The Indiana Blood Center today in a news release announced several efforts to reduce a $4 million budget shortfall as demand for blood components from hospitals decreased.

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WTHR-TV Indianapolis

Security video shows suspects in May 21 murder

Greensburg Fire Chief Scott Chasteen confirms a fatal fire in the 600 block of N. Lincoln Street overnight.

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Wed May 29, 2013

SBWire

Excellent Opportunities to Work from Home Available for Women

With one-half of 2013 almost gone, there is still plenty of time to begin your at-home business.

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Sun May 26, 2013

Paddock Talk

Michael Pickens Wins Record 5th Straight Start In Powri Midgets

New Zealand's Michael Pickens won his fifth consecutive start in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series on Saturday, leading the final 29 laps in the opening round of 11th annual Sue Thiel Memorial co-sanctioned by the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association at Angell Park Speedway.

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Sat May 25, 2013

12NewsNow.Com

Daughter of World War II vet located after medals donated to goodwill

Just in time for Memorial Day, a mystery that started with a surprise discovery by Goodwill in Missouri had a happy ending.

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Fri May 24, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

Gary Varvel: Caption This winners

<![CDATA[And the winner is, Marv Buckley, Seymour, IN - "These scandals came so Fast that I'm Furious about it." Runners up: Steve Perry, Crown Point, IN - "I don't know what I know, so I know that I don't know." Peter Battistini, Avon, IN - "As the 'Just Us' Department, all Democrats are immune from congressional action." Chris Kane, Indianapolis - "I didn't hear about it until I read about it in the National Enquire just like the rest of the other 47%."

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Wed May 22, 2013

The Indianapolis Star

2 more former IRS employees sentenced for unemployment insurance fraud

Two former Internal Revenue Service employees have been sentenced for unemployment insurance fraud as a result of an Indiana Department of Workforce Development investigation.

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