Local Nonprofit Impacts Children Around The World

June 19, 2026

One More Chapter Residents and visitors to Plymouth might recognize Susan Kessler. She’s the former owner of the Blueberry Cottage Yarn Shop before she chose to retire, but like many,...

Avon

Avon Band Program Welcomes Its Next Leader

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Passing The Baton This fall, a new director will take the helm of Avon School Corporation’s nationally recognized band program. Matt Abbey assumes leadership upon the retirement of longtime band...

Plainfield

Plainfield Students Shine On The World Stage

Robotics Rising We often observe the robotics team at a local school or town function, and it’s always impressive to see what they’ve created, but if you lean in closer,...

A woman and five children pose in a dance studio in front of a ballet barre. The woman, in a pink long-sleeved shirt and black leggings, holds a young child in her arms. To her left, an older girl holds a toddler, while a young boy in a blue "Nexstar 2025" t-shirt stands between them. To the woman's right stands a young girl in a black dance outfit. The studio has light wood floors and grey walls adorned with large "2022 Champion" and "National Champion" banners from various dance competitions.

Avon

Premier Academy Expands Dance Opportunities For Every Child

Darby’s Dancers When Meaghan Molsberry launched Avon’s Premier Academy of the Performing Arts in 2014, the mission was simple: to create a space where every child feels seen, supported and...

A young woman with long, blonde, curled pigtails tied with white ribbons smiles while posing during a performance. She is wearing a purple and blue striped sleeveless dress with a white ruffled collar and a tan glove on her right hand. The background shows a gymnasium or arena setting with other performers in various colorful costumes slightly out of focus.

Brownsburg

Brownsburg Color Guard Builds Skill, Confidence And Community

Guarding Greatness The Brownsburg Fine Arts program includes numerous bands, choirs and visual arts opportunities. More than 80 students participate in the fall color guard program, beginning in November with...

A medium shot of a man and a woman posing together in an office setting. The man, on the left, wears a light blue button-down shirt and dark pants, with one hand in his pocket. The woman, on the right, wears a black polo shirt and smiles warmly, leaning slightly toward him. They stand in front of a wide interior window that looks into another office space with trees visible through a far window. To the far left, an American flag on a wooden pole is partially visible. At the bottom of the frame, the tops of large blue letters on the wall are cut off, suggesting a company or organizational name.

Avon

Greater Avon Chamber Celebrates 30 Years Of Business Growth

Thriving Together The Greater Avon Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 and, looking back, it’s been a whirlwind of growth and success. Tom Downard, executive director...

An indoor full-body portrait shows three men standing together and smiling in a large meeting hall or banquet room. The man on the left wears a light blue t-shirt with "MOPO" in large blue letters and dark pants. The young man in the center wears a navy blue "FCA" (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) hoodie and tan shorts. The young man on the right wears a black t-shirt that says "WE REIGN SUPREME" and grey athletic shorts. They are standing on a grey patterned carpet in front of a wood-paneled wall. To the right, a large purple presentation screen is visible, and to the left, people sit at tables under a chandelier.

Plainfield

Plainfield Teacher Inspires Others To Max Out Every Day

MOPO Mindset Since 2010, Plainfield resident Oggy Brewer has been living by a motto that has steered his life, as well as his students’ lives, as a local teacher and...

A medium-shot portrait of two women smiling side-by-side in an office or government building. The woman on the left has her hair in a high braided bun and wears a light green v-neck dress. The woman on the right wears black-rimmed glasses and a red polo shirt. Behind them, an American flag and an Indiana state flag stand on poles. A bright window is visible in the background to the right.

Avon

New Director Leads Avon Education Foundation Forward

Leading With Purpose Kris Holland has worked in the nonprofit world since 2008, managing fundraising opportunities and planning large signature events. Holland knows the importance of connecting individuals to available...

Avon

All Terrain Landscape and Snow Management