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Hendricks County youth starts Faithful Shine window-washing business, offers free estimates

Eleven-year-old Rysten runs Faithful Shine Window Washing, a kid-owned business offering interior and exterior window cleaning and screen cleaning to Hendricks County and nearby areas. The article says the business provides free estimates and lists a contact number for customers.

Cascade Grad Earns Gold at Special Olympics USA

Danville Community Schools to Replace Superintendent in 2027, Forcing Board Decision as Campus Plan Nears Completion

Danville Community School Corporation announced that Superintendent Dr. Tracey Shafer will retire in June 2027 and that the board will select his successor before then. The district said Shafer led student and staff growth and guided the Master Campus Plan, which it describes as nearing completion.

Danville’s new mural festival will temporarily close Washington Street and spotlight downtown businesses

Danville will host the inaugural Merge Mural Fest in September 2026, with nine artists painting walls in a parking lot east of Washington Street and a public unveiling and reception set for Sept. 19. Organizers and several downtown merchants are backing the event.

Hendricks County Community Shows Support for Hoarded Dogs

Danville police arrested a resident Aug. 11 after neighbors reported dogs loose; officers removed 13 dogs from the home and took them to the Hendricks County Animal Shelter, where several tested positive for canine parvovirus. The shelter has closed temporarily for deep cleaning and quarantine and is soliciting monetary and supply donations.

Family Ties: Plainfield football coach carries on third generation football legacy

Hendricks County Court House or Judicial Center?

Takin’ it to the streets…and to the porches

Avon fire department to auction 2005 pumper on Municibid; proceeds to fund equipment

A July 25, 2026 article said Washington Township Avon Fire Department listed a yellow 2005 E‑ONE Spartan Engine Pumper (1,500 GPM) on Municibid; the listing said the truck “runs and pumps,” had 103,617 miles, and that the online auction was scheduled to close July 26, 2026 with proceeds returning to the department.

Danville preschool and Village of Avon host visiting tortoise during Hendricks County stop

A 55‑pound African spurred tortoise named Olli was brought to Hendricks County by owners KayLynn Neal and Wes Denton during a cross‑country RV trip; Olli visited a Jamestown farm, met students at Snoopy School in Danville and spent time with family and residents at the Village of Avon.