DANVILLE, IN (November 19, 2025) –Designer birdhouses, as artistic as they are functional, advent calendars for both pets and wine enthusiasts and even emotional support pickle stocking stuffers are a mere sampling of the gifts showcased in this year’s Hendricks County One-of-a-Kind Finds Holiday Gift Guide. For the 13th consecutive …
Read More »98.9 WYRZ’s “31 Days of Christmas” Schedule
98.9 WYRZ begins “31 Days of Christmas” on Tuesday, November 25th! 98.9 WYRZ’s “31 Days of Christmas” Schedule Monday, November 24th through Thursday, December 18th Old Time Radio Christmas Specials are 30-minute holiday specials presented by The Hendricks County Fairgrounds. These shows are from the 30’s and 40’s and will …
Read More »** CANCELED** Silver Alert issued for missing Hendricks County teen
** The Silver Alert issued for Anyia Hoopingarner has been canceled.** A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. Anyia Hoopingarner The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Anyia Hoopingarner, a 15 year old white female, 4 feet 10 inches tall, 110 pounds, blonde/red hair with brown eyes, …
Read More »State of Indiana Honors Longtime Hendricks County Resident with Hoosier Hospitality Award
DANVILLE, IN (November 11, 2025) –A Danville woman who has become a major part of Hendricks County tourism through her work at Beasley’s Orchard and Visit Hendricks County (VHC) received statewide recognition on Monday. Betty Ann Kessinger was one of 12 recipients of the 2025 Hoosier Hospitality Awards during a …
Read More »This Week on 98.9 WYRZ
Originating from the Hendricks Power Cooperative Studios Week of 11/10 General Underwriters – Hendricks Regional Health and The Republican Newspaper in Danville. All the music heard on 98.9 WYRZ is courtesy of the Avon Chamber of Commerce Music Machine as the Chamber celebrates over 25 years of service …
Read More »Christmas Nights of Lights Returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana State Fairgrounds Presents: Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center, bringing one of the most popular holiday traditions in Indianapolis back for another season. The drive-thru light show will run from November 7 through December 31, featuring more than …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County to Launch Accessibility Program After Receiving Grant
DANVILLE, IN (November 5, 2025) – Visit Hendricks County (VHC) will roll out a new initiative, called CARE to Connect, on Dec. 1, thanks in part to a recent $5,000 grant from the Hendricks County Community Foundation. The targeted 12-month program ties directly to the organization’s Destination Defined: Connecting the …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards Over $86,500 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
In October, the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) Board of Directors approved over $86,500 in Community Impact grants (from the second round this year) to 18 organizations serving the entirety of Hendricks County. These grants were made possible by the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund—HCCF’s largest Community Enhancement Fund—and by contributions …
Read More »Eric Hessel Honored as Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute Graduate
Eric Hessel, Vice President of Programs at the Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF), was recognized October 22 at the 2025 Philanthropy Leads Dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis after completing the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute, a statewide leadership program of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance. Eric Hessel receiving award from …
Read More »Holiday Fest – December 5th
HOLIDAY FEST Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hendricks County Conference Center 4-H Fairgrounds Hendricks Power Expo Hall 1900 East Main Street Danville, IN 46122 FREE ADMISSION Cookie Walk Hot Cocoa Booth Homemade cookies for sale. Hot cocoa and individual Santa Sales begin at 9:00 a.m. cookies …
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