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January, 2022

• 12 January

  This Week on WYRZ

  

  This Week on WYRZ – Week of 1/10   General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health, El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Brownsburg, The Republican Newspaper in Danville, The Payroll Department.   All the Solid Gold music heard on WYRZ is courtesy of the Avon Chamber of Commerce Music Machine as the …

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• 5 January

  IHCDA seeks Volunteers to Count Hoosiers Experiencing Homelessness

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 4, 2022) – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and partner agencies across the state coordinate to conduct a one-night count of the homeless population. This year’s count will take place Jan. 26, 2022. IHCDA and partners are seeking volunteers in every county to help conduct the count.  IHCDA’s …

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• 5 January

  Crash on I-65 near Franklin Claims the Life of a Three-Year-Old Child

  

  Franklin, IN – This morning, at approximately 9:47 a.m., Indiana State Police Dispatchers received an emergency call about a vehicle that was disabled partially in the left lane of I-65 northbound near the 86 mile marker. As police were responding to assist, dispatchers began receiving numerous calls about a serious crash …

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• 5 January

  Hendricks County Community Foundation Announces 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars

  

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Summer Adkins, Avon High School Justine Vandenberg, Danville High School Karlee Waugh, Plainfield High School From left: Summer Adkins, Justine Vandenberg, & Karlee Waugh Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community …

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• 5 January

  Carmel Symphony Orchestra presents specially-priced family concerts January through March at Palladium at CPA

  

  CARMEL IN — Carmel Symphony Orchestra under Artistic Director Janna Hymes is presenting three family-oriented events packaged together at one special price during the new year’s first quarter, all at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Included are: • Family Fun Concert Sunday, January 23, 3 pm …

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• 4 January

  Afternoon Gold with DCtheDJ

  

  Tune in weekdays to listen to Afternoon Gold with DCtheDJ as he takes you through your afternoons from 1 PM – 4 PM playing all of your favorite Solid Gold music.  DC also will bring you the One O’clock One Hit One-der song of the day, play two songs from …

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December, 2021

• 21 December

  Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA unveil comprehensive dashboard to assist communities with housing inventory

  

  Indianapolis (Dec. 21, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and partners from the Housing Working Group, which represents stakeholders from around the state, today released a housing dashboard that includes a statewide inventory of housing in Indiana. This new dashboard serves as …

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• 21 December

  Gov. Holcomb Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced several appointments to various state boards and commissions. Behavioral Analyst Committee The governor made five appointments to the new committee, who will serve until December 31, 2025: Leila Allen (Mishawaka), chief clinical officer with Lighthouse Autism CenterJill Forte (Roanoke), executive director with …

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• 21 December

  Stay safe, always assume you are on “thin ice”

  

  With the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other people who may venture out on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes …

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• 21 December

  Applications available for law school assistance program

  

  Applications are available for the Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) program, which is designed to assist traditionally underrepresented groups in pursuing a legal career. Applications are available at courts.in.gov/cleo and are due by March 21, 2022. ICLEO offers students a preparatory institute the summer before law school. This …

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• 21 December

  Most Indiana Individual Income Tax Forms Now Online

  

  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Most Indiana tax forms for the 2022 Individual Income Tax season are now available online. However, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) is reminding Hoosiers to wait until they receive their official tax documents and statements before filing their 2021 tax return. All employers are required to …

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• 17 December

  November Indiana Employment Report

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (December 17, 2021) – Indiana’s unemployment rate for November fell to 3.0% – matching a low the state has not seen in more than 20 years. In addition, private sector employment has now increased for five of the last six months. This has resulted in a gain of 69,400 jobs …

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• 17 December

  Local lawmakers: Hendricks County ready to grow with record state investment

  

  STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2021) – Communities across all 17 regions in Indiana will receive $500 million as part of a new, innovative state grant aimed at increasing quality of life and attracting top talent, according to Hendricks County state representatives.   On Tuesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced $20 million will …

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• 17 December

  Son Arrested in Murder Investigation of Father

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 10:39 p.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) East District officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Edmondson Avenue in reference to a possible person shot.  Officers located an adult male with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.  Officers also located several possible witnesses …

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• 17 December

  Avon Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham selected as 2021 Superintendent to Watch

  

  Avon, Ind. – Avon Community School Corporation (ACSC) Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham has been selected as a 2021 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Wyndham joins just 19 other superintendents nationwide who were honored for their innovative and effective use of technology to engage and inform the school community, and to expand two-way communication and outreach efforts.  …

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