Hendricks County Insider

Last year, I wrote about how quickly fall had approached. I share this same sentiment today, as I write about this year's Heartland Apple Festival at Beasley's Orchard in Danville. I've written about the orchard and this fall attraction - a true…

To say 2020 has been a rough year would be an understatement. I almost didn’t want to jinx it by writing this story, but as Indiana opens back up, I wanted to be optimistic that late summer and fall events will occur. So, I’ve put together this list…

Is there anything better than eating outside at restaurants with patios? Here are my personal favorites in Hendricks County, Indiana, based on both the quality of food and the ambiance of their outdoor dining areas. Keep in mind, this list does not…

There are many things about summer in Indiana that I love, and high on that list is fresh produce. Indiana-grown fruits and vegetables are second to none, and our local farmers markets allow me to get them when they're in season and at their most…

Before you know it, 2020 will be upon us! Whether you're celebrating a wonderful 2019, thanking the stars for the end of 2019 and a fresh start in 2020, or somewhere in between, we have some great options here in Hendricks County, Indiana, to spend…

'Twas the month before Christmas throughout Hendricks County, and people were making a holiday bounty. Family events were on top of the list, with trees, lights and shopping that cannot be missed. We called elves and Santa, baked some cookies and…

As much as Levi Riggs, a graduate of Danville High School, country music star and songwriter of top songs like Heard You In A Song and Green Light , loves performing for his hometown, he also enjoys coming home to all the creature comforts that remind…

One of the most popular seasons in Hendricks County, Indiana, and my personal favorite has arrived. What is there not to love about fall? We have the changing leaves, the cooler temperatures and of course some fantastic family-friendly festivals and…

The Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, one of Hendricks County's biggest events of the year, is fast approaching. Known as "The Big Go" and held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana, it is considered to be the world's most prestigious…

One of my favorite annual events in Hendricks County, Indiana, takes place over Labor Day Weekend each year: North Salem Old Fashion Days. I can't wait for Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 to get here because Old Fashion Days always has so much to offer my entire…