Avon, Indiana – On November 3rd, 2023, a baseball was thrown. The pitcher was Avon Junior Athletics Association board President John McDavid, who threw to Town of Avon Indiana Council President Robert Pope. This simple act was done to signify the official partnership between both organizations; in simplistic terms, it …
Read More »One Man Dead After Crashing Vehicle During Police Chase in Plainfield
Indianapolis, IN – Earlier today, at 2:50 p.m., officers from the Plainfield Police Department were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver of a maroon Kia Optima that began in the 3100 block of Ronald Regan Parkway in Plainfield. The officers were trying to stop the man for a traffic …
Read More »Secretary of State Reminds Hoosiers to Have an Election Day Plan
INDIANAPOLIS – Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th and Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Hoosiers to get out and vote! “As Indiana’s Chief Election Officer, increasing voter participation and confidence has been a top priority since the day I took office. Registering to vote is the first step …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb, INDOT declare Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana
INDIANA – Much of Indiana experienced an arctic blast last week, and some saw measurable snow. Although temperatures are leveling out out for early November, the Indiana Department of Transportation urges Hoosiers to be prepared as winter approaches. Gov. Eric Holcomb proclaimed Nov. 5 – 11 Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Along with …
Read More »The Hendricks County Community Foundation Aids in Distributing $564,000 in ARPA Funds
The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) partnered with the Hendricks County Commissioners and Council to assist with the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to nonprofits working in Hendricks County. In 2022 HCCF designed a grant application process to distribute up to $6.6 million of these funds, $5.5 million …
Read More »Indiana’s Dairy Farmers say ‘thank you!’ to vets, active-duty military with drive-thru for free State Fair Dairy Bar milkshakes on Nov 10
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second consecutive year, Indiana’s Dairy Farm Families will express their appreciation to area veterans and active-duty military personnel with sweet treats for Veterans’ Weekend! From 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, November 10, American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) – the statewide organization that represents Hoosier …
Read More »Lt. Gov. Crouch, IHCDA launch crowdfunding campaign for Plainfield “Light Up Main Street”
PLAINFIELD, Ind. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Plainfield will soon have more space to celebrate if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $10,000 by Nov. 24, 2023. If successful, the project led by Main Street Plainfield, Inc. will receive a matching grant as part of the Indiana Housing and Community …
Read More »FSSA announces $25 million grant to address working Hoosiers’ child care needs
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning today announced the Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund, part of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda, to mobilize employers and communities to create or expand child care offerings that address the needs of …
Read More »Plainfield Police Arrest Suspect in March Road Rage Shooting
PLAINFIELD, IN – On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Plainfield Police Department made a significant breakthrough in a road rage shooting incident that occurred on March 1, 2023, at the intersection of Solidago Drive and Township Line Road. The incident, which had left a pregnant woman injured, involved a dispute …
Read More »98.9 WYRZ Names Robinson as New Executive Director; Ray to Become President of Board of Directors
Since October 1st, 98.9 WYRZ has been under a new executive director for the first time in its history. Kevin Robinson (L), Shane Ray (R) Shane Ray, who has led the station since it went on the air in 2015, is making a move to another role: president of the …
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