INDIANAPOLIS – Megan Johnson, a teacher at Central Elementary School in Plainfield, has been named the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Megan Johnson “I am so excited for Megan Johnson, a dedicated literacy champion, to serve as our 2026 Teacher of the Year,” …
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What better way to get into the harvest season by visiting local fall farm attractions that are local here in Hendricks County and around Central Indiana. Farms and Orchards in Hendricks County Beasley’s Orchard 2304 E Main St, Danville Beasley’s Orchard Fall Festivals kick off on September 20, and the …
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It’s apple picking season and Indiana has some of the best apple orchards in the Midwest. Going to apple orchards and picking your own apples is a fall tradition for many Hoosiers. With some varieties of apples being ready starting at the end of August, its usually mid to late …
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STATEHOUSE (Sept. 17, 2025) – Hendricks County schools recently received more than $656,000 for safety upgrades through the state’s Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said the funding is part of the state legislature’s investment in school safety this year, which totaled $27 million in state …
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Plainfield, IN — The Hendricks County Workforce Coalition and Hendricks College Network in collaboration with Transform Consulting Group are conducting a county-wide comprehensive child care needs assessment. We are seeking feedback from parents, guardians, and families with young children to understand the community’s child care and preschool needs. This assessment, …
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American Legion Colonel Billie J Holmes Memorial Post 331 will sponsor a free “Veteran’s Benefit Overview Workshop” with the Hendricks County Veteran’s Service Office on Saturday October 25th, 2025 at 1 p.m. The workshop will be at Post 331, 636 East Main Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112. The workshop aims to …
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STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2025) – Hendricks County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) said third grade reading scores improved by nearly five percentage points, which is …
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Chase Chill It’s a long afternoon between lunch time and quitting time, so dive in to the Afternoon Music Zone with Chase Chill to make the day go that much faster with great tunes from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s. Whether you’re in the cube farm, cleaning up before the …
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Chris Wooldridge (aka CW) Chris Wooldridge (aka CW) hosts CW on the Evening Drive from 4 – 7pm weekdays on WYRZ. Chris is a radio vet having spent time at Cumulus Media Indianapolis, KORN Country in Franklin, and Emmis Communications in Indianapolis. Born in Indianapolis, CW grew up in northern Wisconsin, …
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