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Source of spill or leak sought in Brownsburg

Brownsburg — State and local hazardous materials investigators searched Wednesday for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek in Brownsburg. The spill or leak is not believed to involve a large amount of liquid,...

indystar, on Nov 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Brownsburg

Delayed road-widening project near Brownsburg nears completion

More than 4-month delay in road-widening near I-74 should near an end by Friday The project took the better part of two years, but the long-awaited completion of work on Ind. 267 north of I-74 in Brownsburg has finally arrived. The $3.56 million,...

Josh Duke, on Nov 11, 2009 at 8:32 PM in Brownsburg
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State, local hazmat officials seek source of Brownsburg fuel leak

State and local hazardous materials investigators are combing portions of Brownsburg today, searching for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek. The spill or leak is not believed to be a large amount of liquid, and...

Bruce Smith, on Nov 11, 2009 at 3:25 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg American Legion post to have open house Saturday

As the nation celebrates Veterans Day today, a local veterans’ organization is preparing for an open house celebration this weekend. The Brownsburg American Legion Post 331 will host several events and attractions Saturday in an effort to...

Josh Duke, on Nov 11, 2009 at 11:34 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg to dedicate Senior Academy

Brownsburg community members can get their first look at the high school’s new Senior Academy during a dedication ceremony Sunday. The featured speaker for the event at 2 p.m. will be Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman. The 62,000-square-foot, three-story...

Josh Duke, on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg bank to host family fall festival

M&I Bank in Brownsburg will host a Family Fall Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include pumpkin decorating, crafts, a children’s costume contest with a $200 grand prize, bounce house,...

Josh Duke, on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:35 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Ind. 267 road project faces more delays, costs

A road project that has frustrated Brownsburg residents for nearly two years faces more delays that will cost the contractor $2,000 a day until it’s completed. The $3.56 million project, which includes widening a half-mile stretch of Ind. 267...

Josh Duke, on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:21 PM in Brownsburg
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Meet your teacher

Grade/school: Kindergarten, Cardinal Elementary, Brownsburg. Number of years teaching: First year. Work e-mail: hbarger@brownsburg .k12.in.us. Background/schooling: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education, Ball State University, 2006; Carmel...

indystar, on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg education group elects 9 board members

The Brownsburg Education Foundation recently elected nine new members to its board of directors. Jayme Adelsperger, Pam Ancel, Steve Floyd, Joshua Kendrick, Linda Krampen, Mike Martz, Mike Miller, Kevin Shelley, and Tammy Wiley, all of Brownsburg,...

Josh Duke, on Oct 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Teacher from France to visit Brownsburg on exchange program

A teacher from France is visiting Brownsburg next week for a 10-day exchange program. Colette Zind, who teaches English at Lycee Montaigne in Mulhouse, France, will arrive Tuesday and stay until Oct. 30 in the home of Sherri Pea, a French teacher at...

Josh Duke, on Oct 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

'Hero Pack' for kids with parents in military

A Brownsburg first-grader will be recognized at school today for bravery back home. Eagle Elementary student Johnita Futtrell will receive a “Hero Pack” from the Purdue Military Extension Program as a student with a parent in the military. The...

Josh Duke, on Oct 15, 2009 at 10:59 AM in Brownsburg

Hayrides emphasize the fright stuff

After scaring folks in Arbuckle Acres Park every fall for the past 10 years, organizers of the Haunts of Hidden River Haunted Hayrides took their masks off for a good look in the mirror. That re-examination, which began at the conclusion of last...

Josh Duke, on Oct 14, 2009 at 8:18 PM in Brownsburg
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Brownsburg students leave early; bomb threat a hoax

Brownsburg — Brownsburg East Middle School students were dismissed early Tuesday after the school received a written bomb threat. Officials concluded the threat was a hoax after administrators, police and fire crews checked the building, said...

indystar, on Oct 14, 2009 at 12:57 AM in Brownsburg
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Brownsburg students sent home early

Brownsburg East Middle School students were dismissed early today after the school received a written bomb threat. Officials believe the threat was a hoax as school administrators and Brownsburg police and fire crews had nearly completed a search of...

Josh Duke, on Oct 13, 2009 at 3:50 PM in Brownsburg
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2 lanes of 56th east of Brownsburg reopen

Brownsburg — Hendricks County transportation workers have reopened two lanes of the newly paved 56th Street from County Road 900 East to Raceway Road. Work still continues, but the reopening has provided some relief to residents and commuters...

indystar, on Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

A tradition built of bricks and mortarboards

Walk honors Brownsburg High graduates Brownsburg High School alumni began laying the groundwork for a new tradition Friday outside the Senior Academy. Stories behind the personalized bricks make the new Graduate Walk special. A brick bearing the name...

Josh Duke, on Oct 07, 2009 at 8:43 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Safety campaign targets school zones

Complaints about speeders, drivers ignoring bus stop arms prompt 2-week enforcement blitz Brownsburg police motorcycle officer Tony West didn’t have ticket quotas or raising money for the town in mind when he approached his boss about a...

Josh Duke, on Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg
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Science project to go over students' heads

Brownsburg — Students at Brownsburg East Middle School will help construct and install a new green roof above the school’s media center Saturday. Green roofs are designed to last longer than conventional roofs, reduce energy costs with...

indystar, on Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

Brownsburg's new Senior Academy promotes student responsibility

Less than a month into the school year, students and teachers at Brownsburg High School’s new Senior Academy already are praising how much difference a new learning environment can make. School leaders envisioned creating a collegelike...

Josh Duke, on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

County champion Brownsburg grabs spotlight from Avon

Another team is on top in Hendricks County volleyball after Avon’s dominant run the past two years. Brownsburg knocked off the Orioles in four games Thursday, then swept Avon in Saturday’s County Tournament final. Cascade beat Plainfield...

indystar, on Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg
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Brownsburg police to follow school buses

BROWNSBURG — Brownsburg motorists driving through school zones or around schools buses will be more closely monitored by the police during the next two weeks. Beginning Monday, police will step up school zone enforcement through a program...

Josh Duke, on Sep 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg foundation awards $44K to 47 teachers

The Brownsburg Education Foundation has awarded $44,000 in grants to 47 teachers throughout the district to be used this school year. This year’s grants ranged from $350 to $2,000 each. Teachers and staff can submit applications for funds to support...

Josh Duke, on Sep 22, 2009 at 12:29 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Haircut-a-thon to benefit foundation Sunday

BROWNSBURG — Another Brownsburg hair salon will host a domestic violence awareness event in honor of one of its own. Studio Salon, 1460 N. Green St., will host a haircut-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday to raise awareness and money for...

Josh Duke, on Sep 18, 2009 at 12:52 PM in Brownsburg
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District to participate in Chinese program

Brownsburg — Brownsburg Schools is the fifth district in the country to receive a prestigious designation from China. Hanban, the executive body of the Chinese Language Council International of China’s Ministry of Education, has selected...

indystar, on Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg
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Man is arrested in hit-and-run

Brownsburg — A Brownsburg man has been arrested in a weekend hit-and-run accident that seriously injured a man riding a lawn mower. Kerry C. Payne, 54, faces a preliminary charge of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious bodily...

indystar, on Sep 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Brownsburg

New Day Church holds 1st service at Brownsburg school

90 people meet as fledgling church holds 1st service at Brownsburg school Denis and Gwen Roy arrived in Brownsburg three years ago to help save the lost. After building relationships, becoming involved in the community and forming a Christian...

Josh Duke, on Sep 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Brownsburg man arrested in mower hit-run

A Brownsburg man has been arrested in the weekend hit-and-run accident that seriously injured another man riding a lawn mower. Police arrested Kerry C. Payne, 54, at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday at his home. Police were patrolling the area near where the...

Josh Duke, on Sep 16, 2009 at 11:48 AM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Hit-run leaves mower driver in hospital

A Brownsburg man remains in serious condition today after being hit by a car Sunday while driving his lawn mower. Howard N. Burtner, 69, was taken to Wishard Hospital after being involved in a hit and run crash at 6 p.m. Sunday near County Road 450...

Josh Duke, on Sep 15, 2009 at 1:50 PM in Brownsburg
Josh Duke

Reagan Elementary to hold 9/11 ceremony

A Brownsburg elementary school will commemorate and remember those who lost their lives in one of this country’s most tragic events eight years ago. Reagan Elementary students and staff along with local members of the armed forces, first...

Josh Duke, on Sep 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Brownsburg

2 racing teams host open houses

Two Brownsburg-based drag-racing teams hosted fundraising events last week for fans in town for the MAC Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park. John Force Racing and Don Schumacher Racing held separate car shows. John Force’s event...

Josh Duke, on Sep 09, 2009 at 9:03 PM in Brownsburg

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