State News

News related to Indiana and non-Hendricks County specific.

Celebrate National Volunteer Week at Indiana State Parks

From maintaining trails to helping in a nature center, Hoosiers can celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 23-29, by donating their time and talent to Indiana’s state parks. “Volunteering gives you a sense of accomplishment,” said Jody Heaston, volunteer coordinator for DNR Division of State Parks. “You know you are helping …

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Free Fishing Day, April 15

This Saturday, April 15, is the first of four Free Fishing Days in Indiana in 2017.   On these special days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without needing a fishing license or a trout stamp. Free Fishing Days are opportunities for families to learn to fish because adults don’t need a …

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Phone Scam Alert

We have received a few notifications from our members regarding phone calls from representatives claiming to be from Duke Energy.  These calls claim that a phone payment is required in order to avoid disconnection. Upon further investigation these calls were not from Duke Energy, but are part of a scam that is …

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NWHSC announces new Cubs Preschool for the 2017-2018 school year

The North West Hendricks School Corporation is now accepting applications for a new Community Preschool that will begin with the 2017-2018 school year. The program is open to all children that turn 4 by August 1st, 2017 and reside in the North West Hendricks School Corporation (NWHSC) district.  The program is now open to children that live outside the district, however …

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New fishing license year begins on April 1

The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Indiana anglers that last year’s fishing licenses are about to expire and that they are encouraged to report their big catches this year.   Indiana fishing licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year, so a 2017 …

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