LIZTON, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces short-term a road closure on State Road 39 in Lizton.Beginning on or after Thursday, June 25, CSX Transportation crews will close S.R. 39 at the railroad crossing between U.S. 136 and I-74. The purpose of this closure is to perform railroad maintenance …
Read More »Hendricks County Bank Announces Extension of Partnership with Hendricks Live!
June 18, 2026 (Brownsburg, IN) – Hendricks County Bank and Trust Company (HCBT) and Hendricks Live! are proud to announce the extension of their successful season sponsorship agreement for an additional three years, continuing a partnership that has helped bring arts, entertainment and community connection to the heart of Hendricks …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Honored with Midwest Travel Award
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL (June 17, 2026) – The Midwest Travel Network awarded Visit Hendricks County (VHC) with the 2026 Collaboration of the Year award during its conference last week in Crystal Lake, Ill. VHC won the award for its Insider program, which relies on local content creators to showcase county …
Read More »Memorial Marker Honoring National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Steve Stapp to be Unveiled July 2nd
The Town of Brownsburg and the Indiana Racing Memorial Association will unveil a new memorial marker for the Brownsburg Racing Memorial Trail honoring Steve Stapp on July 2. The dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 2 at 6:30 p.m. at 108 N. Jefferson St. The property is the …
Read More »This Week on 98.9 WYRZ
Originating from the Hendricks Power Cooperative Studios Week of 6/15 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 »Hendricks County lawmakers: State expands healthcare cost database
STATEHOUSE (June 10, 2026) – Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to Hendricks County lawmakers. The website, which was established under a 2020 law passed by the General Assembly, now includes additional resources to help Hoosiers save on medical care. The updated …
Read More »New traffic signal coming to U.S. 36 and County Road 571 E. in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal will be installed at U.S. 36 and County Road 571 E. (Easton Grey Road) near Avon. Beginning on or after Thursday, June 4, crews will remove the existing signal at U.S. 36 (Rockville Road) and Main Street (Old …
Read More »Hendricks County Master Gardeners Award Scholarship to Kaitlin Cozzolino of Avon, Indiana
(DANVILLE, Ind. — June 1, 2026) The Hendricks County Master Gardeners have awarded their 2026 scholarship to Kaitlin Cozzolino, an Avon resident and 2026 graduate of Avon High School. Cozzolino, the daughter of Christina and Peter Cozzolino, plans to attend Purdue University’s College of Agriculture to pursue a degree in …
Read More »Ramp closures to impact I-74 in Hendricks County
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces ramp closures that will impact I-74 in Hendricks County as part of an ongoing patching project.Beginning on or after Friday, June 5, INDOT contractors will close all I-74 ramps at Jeff Gordon Boulevard, in addition to the I-74 westbound exit ramp …
Read More »Thompson: Governor ceremonially signs new law to expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans
STATEHOUSE (May 29, 2026) – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a legislative effort supported by State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) to expand property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically those who have sustained total disabilities in service to the nation. House Enrolled Act 1210 provides tax relief for veterans with …
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