Brownsburg, IN – WYRZ, a Hendricks County nonprofit radio station, and Hendricks Power Cooperative, a local utility provider, have announced their partnership to bring energy education to the listeners of the local radio station. Hendricks Power Cooperative recently donated $1,500 to the Hendricks County Educational Media Corporation, the parent company …
Read More »Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards over $25,000 in Grants to Meet Needs in Hendricks County
At the October Board meeting, the Hendricks County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved grants totaling over $25,000 to organizations serving every corner of Hendricks County. These grants were made from the Community Foundation’s largest unrestricted fund, the Deedee Daniel Opportunity Fund, as well as from its 35 family legacy …
Read More »Congressman Todd Rokita Delivers Hurricane Michael Relief to Florida
DANVILLE, IN—On Monday morning, Congressman Todd Rokita was at the Hendricks County Airport to pack up and fly supplies to Florida for those affected by Hurricane Michael. Rokita filled the plane with necessities such as diapers, water, food, tarp, and bleach to be given to those most affected. Rokita arrived …
Read More »Plainfield Creates a 13-Acre Park Out of Landfill
PLAINFIELD, IN – The Town of Plainfield hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Talon Stream Park on Friday, October 12th at 11 a.m. The Talon Stream Park Master Project began in 2008, after the Town of Plainfield recognized a need to redevelop the Shouse Landfill, also known as the Shouse …
Read More »Crowdfunding campaign launched for “Neighborhood Literary Art Park” Project
INDIANAPOLIS – Residents of Indianapolis’ northwest side will soon be able to enjoy a neighborhood literary art park, thanks to a recently launched crowdfunding campaign. The campaign, sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity, is being run by …
Read More »Purdue freshman sets sights on National FFA
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 10, 2018) — Purdue University freshman Claire Baney is competing against students from all across the country for one of six National FFA officer positions. The officers selected will be announced during the final session of the National FFA Convention & Expo, taking place Oct. 24–27. “I want to show …
Read More »Judicial officers recognized at annual educational conference
Many judges, magistrates, and commissioners were recognized by Chief Justice Loretta Rush for their commitment to higher education and their long-time service. Fourteen judicial officers received an Indiana Judicial College certificate, twenty-nine received an Indiana Graduate Program for Judges certificate, and eleven were honored for Years of Service on the …
Read More »IMPD Homicide Detectives arrest two people in connection with weekend homicide
INDIANAPOLIS… On Sunday October 7,2018 at 2:25 a.m. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) were dispatched to 7410 E 21st Street in response to a caller stating someone there had been shot. Officers arrived and found 30-year-old William Jeremy-Simmons of Indianapolis suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Mr. Simmons …
Read More »Driver Loses Control Causing Trailer to Overturn in Putnam County
Putnam County—Last evening at 5:17, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a rollover crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 38 mile marker. Preliminary investigation revealed 54-year-old Dwight Norton of Huntsville, Arkansas was westbound in the passing lane, when his trailer reportedly began …
Read More »Voter registration ends today
INDIANAPOLIS (October 9, 2018) –Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the November 6th midterm election, you need to register today. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by close of business, and voters registering online have until midnight. Hoosiers can …
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