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(Tilden, Indiana – June 16, 2023) The B&O Trail Association held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting today for its newest trail section, which runs from County Road 500 East to County Road 250 East in Hendricks County. “This is an exciting milestone for the B&O Trail Association in Hendricks County, and this …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 21, 2023) – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled an additional round of shows for its 2023 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, July 28 through August 20 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2023) – Today the Indiana State Fair unveiled additional shows to its 2023 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, July 28 through August 20 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a summertime …

Mobile, Ala. – Madison Parker of Pittsboro, Ind. will travel to Mobile, Ala., on Wednesday, June 14, to participate in the 66th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 22, 23, and 24 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Parker is one of 50 representatives competing for over $150,000 in …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) recently awarded Hendricks County Senior Services $15,345 to purchase dehumidifiers for the HVAC system. The dehumidifiers will improve the comfort of guests, especially those who exercise at the Senior Center during the summer months. The grant was made from the Raths Family Fund, a …

Danville (6/7/2023) – Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office crash reconstructionists in addition to the Hendricks County Coroner’s Office are investigating a motor vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck and a semi-tractor and trailer combination carrying an oversized load.  The crash left one man dead and another man with non-life-threatening injuries.     …

INDIANAPOLIS (June 7, 2023) – Today, the Indiana State Fair unveiled the first wave of its 2023 list of scheduled concerts as a part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage schedule, July 28 through August 20 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage has become a …

Plainfield – The Plainfield Police Department welcomed a new K9 Officer to their department on Thursday, June 1, 2023, the dog, Echo, comes as a rescue from the Hendricks County Animal Shelter. “We are excited to welcome Echo, a Belgian Malinois, to our department through our new K9 Rescue Initiative,” …

The Hendricks County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive review of its Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP). This initiative is a testament to the HCCF’s ongoing commitment to supporting equitable educational opportunities for aspiring scholars in Hendricks County. Since 1998, the Community Foundation has …

By Rodney Richey – May 16, 2023 Brownsburg – The time has come to say goodbye to someone who has become a valued member of the WYRZ 98.9FM staff, if only for a little while. Addison Jackson, our current intern, is graduating from Avon High School in June. Addison’s family …