DANVILLE, IN (January 5, 2023) – The New Year is upon us and citizens of Hendricks County have something extra special to celebrate. In 2024, we’ll wish a Happy 200th Birthday to the county and many are already thinking about events and projects to commemorate the Bicentennial. The Bicentennial Committee …
Read More »5 Grants Awarded For 2024 Solar Eclipse Experience in Hendricks County
DANVILLE, IN (January 9, 2024) – Five Hendricks County organizations were awarded more than $10,000 in grant money recently through the one-time Visit Hendricks County’s Total Solar Eclipse Grant Program. On April 8, 2024, Hendricks County will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1869 with the path of totality …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb announces $250M Lilly Endowment grant to accelerate quality of place across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced at tonight’s State of the State address that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $250 million grant to help bolster quality of place efforts throughout the state. The grant to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), which is the single largest award given …
Read More »Gov. Holcomb delivers his final State of the State address
INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Eric J. Holcomb delivered his eighth State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 9, to a joint convention of the Indiana General Assembly. The governor renewed his promise to conclude his second term in office with vigor and commitment to finish the job he started. He unveiled The …
Read More »Brownsburg Community School Corporation to take over Town of Brownsburg Parks’ B.A.S.E. program in 2024-2025 School Year
The Brownsburg Community School Corporation will take over the Town of Brownsburg Parks before and after school program, BASE, beginning July 31, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year. The program, available to all elementary school students, has experienced tremendous success and growth, exceeding the Parks Department’s capacity to manage it …
Read More »Eagle Scout Builds Flag Drop Box for Proper Disposal of American Flags in Brownsburg
There’s a new and convenient location in Brownsburg for residents to drop off their worn and tattered American flags for appropriate disposal. Boy Scout Connor Duke of Troop 397 Local Boy Scout Connor Duke of Troop 397 built an American flag retirement box as his Eagle project. The red, white, …
Read More »Afternoons with Amber
Amber Kelly gets you through your workday afternoon playing all of your favorite music to make your wait for 5 o’clock that much quicker! Afternoons with Amber! Weekday afternoons from 1pm – 4pm on 98.9 WYRZ and streaming online at wyrz.org.
Read More »Plainfield Police Investigating Murder-Suicide
Around 4:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2023, Plainfield Police Officers responded to a residence at 5878 Grevillea Lane following a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, officers discovered a shattered basement entry window and located two deceased adults in the residence. The scene was secured, and our detectives were …
Read More »Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash South of Danville
Danville – On 12/16/2023 at approximately 10:15am, Hendricks County Deputies responded to a fatal crash in the 1400 block of South State Road 39 just south of Danville. At that location, officers located a single vehicle crash involving a Honda passenger car. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, a …
Read More »Suspect in 2022 Plainfield Double Homicide Apprehended in Massachusetts
PLAINFIELD- The Pittsfield, MA Police Department has successfully apprehended Dalonny Rodgers (29, of Indianapolis) in connection to a double homicide investigation in Plainfield from September 10, 2022. The arrest follows a comprehensive collaborative effort between various agencies and the Hendricks County Prosecutor’s Office. Dalonny Rodgers Rodgers faces two counts of …
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