Hundreds of thousands of eclipse viewers will flock to Indiana as the first total solar eclipse in seven years makes its way across the Hoosier State on Monday, April 8. The eclipse will be visible over a large portion of the state, with the path of totality spanning from Evansville …
Read More »Kroger Reveals the Favorite Easter Candy Among Local Customers
[Indianapolis, IN. – March 21, 2024] – Kroger Central Division revealed the area’s favorite candies as Easter approaches. Kroger customers are choosing Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs more than any other variety of candy during this holiday season. Other seasonal favorites complete the list. Candy fans will also find a brand-new …
Read More »S.R. 75 to temporarily close between North Salem and New Winchester
HENDRICKS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure of State Road 75 in Hendricks County between County Road 200 N and C.R. 350 N. Beginning on or after Monday, March 25, crews will be doing bridge rehabilitation work over Hunt Creek, located between North Salem …
Read More »Indiana Provides Educators A Free Opportunity to Earn a Literacy Endorsement
INDIANAPOLIS –The Indiana Department of Education today announced that eligible educators can now enroll in a free professional development course designed to help them earn Indiana’s Literacy Endorsement. Eligible educators will receive up to $1,200 in stipends for completion of the course. “For the first time ever, Indiana educators can …
Read More »98.9 WYRZ Presents 50 Things To Do this Spring Break
1. Listen to 98.9 WYRZ, stream on any music streaming device or listen online at WYRZ.org 2. Go to an Indiana Lyons Championship playoff game in Danville (free admission tickets are still available at certain locations) 3. Visit a free indoor playground The Well Community Church, The Center at Northview …
Read More »Hendricks Regional Health Receives Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM for 17th Consecutive Year
[Danville, Indiana] – March 18, 2024 – Hendricks Regional Health announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This marks Hendricks’ 17th consecutive year receiving this award! This achievement places …
Read More »New Lizton recycling center proving to be very popular
Since its opening late last April, the Hendricks County Recycling Center has drawn 20,901 patrons to its location just north of Lizton. Now averaging 500 visitors a week, the center’s busiest week, 561, came late in December. Nearly 200 dropped off their recycling in a single day in October. Almost …
Read More »Cherry Blossoms Bloom and Set Spring into Motion in White River State Park
INDIANAPOLIS – The Japanese Yoshino cherry blossom trees are blooming in White River State Park, signaling spring’s arrival. “The blooming of the Japanese cherry trees in White River State Park is a welcome sign that spring has arrived in Indiana. Take some time to visit the park and see the …
Read More »Visit Hendricks County Receives Two Statewide Tourism Honors
EVANSVILLE, IN (March 19, 2024) – The Indiana Tourism Association awarded Visit Hendricks County (VHC) with two awards during last week’s Indiana Tourism Conference in Evansville, Ind., marking the first time the organization won an award since 2018. VHC won in the Best Specialty Item category for a project in …
Read More »Hendricks Live! in Plainfield Announces Three Shows for Summer ’24
PLAINFIELD, IN – March 19, 2024 – Hendricks Live! is continuing to roll out plans, preview concerts, and community events for the brand-new performing arts center that is set to start hosting performances this March. Today Hendricks Live! announced the following shows as part of the 2024 season presented by …
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