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May, 2021

• 3 May

  Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger

  

  Allen Kiger On the first Sunday of each month, join Allen Kiger at 11:00 AM for “Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger”. Allen is a Hendricks County native who talks to your favorite entertainers. “Sights N Sounds with Allen Kiger” is underwritten (supported) by: Hawkeye Storage Units Listen to “Sights …

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• 3 May

  This Week on WYRZ

  

  This week on WYRZ – Week of 5/3   General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health, El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Brownsburg, The Republican Newspaper in Danville, The Payroll Department, Chapman Custom Bath.   All the Solid Gold music heard on WYRZ is courtesy of the Avon Chamber of Commerce Music Machine …

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April, 2021

• 28 April

  Celebrate Visit Indiana Week May 2-8 with the Indiana State Nature Passport

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – (April 26, 2021) – Visit Indiana Week is May 2-8, in conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week. The purpose of this week is to educate the public about the importance and impact of travel and tourism. The Office of Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) and the …

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• 28 April

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

  

  INDIANAPOLIS –  On Monday, April 26, 2021 Homicide Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) identified and arrested a suspect, allegedly involved in the death of 41-year-old Joan Berry. On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 just before 7:00pm, officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched to Riley Hospital on …

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• 28 April

  Hendricks County Traffic Stop Leads to 2 Million Dollars Worth of Narcotics

  

  Hendricks County – This afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a Chrysler van on Interstate 70 near the fifty-nine-mile marker for unsafe lane movement.  The driver was identified as Ester Osegueda, age 32 of Porteville, California.  The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Adam …

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• 28 April

  Off-duty Conservation Officer helps save a life

  

  (Highland) An off-duty Indiana Conservation Officer was in the right place at the right time Monday and helped save a Highland man’s life.   Shortly after 4:30 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officer Alex Neel was near the intersection of Ridge Road and Indianapolis Boulevard when he saw several people starting to perform …

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• 28 April

  Tent Revival in Plainfield – May 19 – 21

  

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• 27 April

  The Avon Chamber of Commerce Music Machine Supplies Solid Gold Music on 98.9 FM WYRZ

  

  Brownsburg – The Greater Avon Chamber of Commerce has joined the growing list of WYRZ’s community partners. The Chamber is now the official sponsor of The Music Machine, where all the solid gold music is heard on the radio station, according to WYRZ Executive Director Shane Ray.     WYRZ has …

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• 23 April

  Full Closure at the North Split to begin next month

  

  MARION COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds motorists the 18-month closure of the North Split Interchange in downtown Indianapolis is only one month way. Major reconstruction is expected to close the interchange mid-to-late May 2021, weather permitting. During the full closure, I-65 and I-70 between the …

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• 23 April

  Hendricks County lawmakers respond to new state budget, ‘historic’ K-12 investments

  

  STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2021) – “Relying on fiscal responsibility, our state weathered the past year better than expected. While other states are looking at tough budget cuts, Indiana has the opportunity to make strong investments in Hoosier priorities. With half our budget already dedicated to K-12 education, we are increasing …

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• 22 April

  Work begins next week on US 36 in Avon

  

  HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces work begins on or after Wednesday, April 28 on U.S. 36 in Avon. This project spans from Shiloh Park Dr. to just east of Raceway Road. Work is scheduled to begin nightly between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 …

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• 21 April

  Crossing the Finish Line: State of Indiana, Ivy Tech & Vincennes Accelerating Credential Completion for Thousands of High School Students

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — This summer, thousands of Hoosier high school students will have the opportunity to accelerate the completion of a high-demand credential or one year of college credit through a new partnership between the State of Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University. “As we work to build intentional, …

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• 21 April

  New Recovery Grants Available for Indiana’s Hospitality & Entertainment Industry

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (April 20, 2021) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced a new grant program available to support Hoosier hotels, entertainment venues and promoters by reimbursing certain expenses incurred during and related to the global pandemic. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program makes available $30 million in federal funding to …

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• 21 April

  Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of OWI and Handgun

  

  Vermilion County – April 19, 2021, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Master Trooper Jason Owens was patrolling in the area of State Road 63 and Hazel Bluff Road, when he stopped a 2019 Ford Mustang for speeding in excess of ninety miles per hour.  The driver was identified as Kevin F. Kee, …

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• 21 April

  Little League® International Celebrates Community Heroes as Leagues Return to the Field

  

  SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (April 19, 2021) – In Little League®, everyone has a position to play and it’s the more than one million dedicated volunteers who help make the Little League experience so memorable in communities all over the world. After seeing all of its communities come together during an extremely …

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