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November, 2021

• 23 November

  Indiana State Police Increase Holiday Patrols to Promote Safe Thanksgiving Travel

  

  This Thanksgiving, travel is expected to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, it’s predicted that 48.3 million people will be taking to the roads for the holiday, an 8 percent increase from last year. Unfortunately, heavier traffic, combined with declining seat belt use and the prevalence of impaired driving, makes …

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• 23 November

  Indiana Destination Development Corporation Receives $5.6 Million in Federal Grant Funding

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 22, 2021) – The Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) has received a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA awarded $314 million in grants to 34 states and the District of Columbia to revitalize travel, tourism and outdoor recreation.  “These funds allow IDDC to …

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• 23 November

  Attorney General Todd Rokita announces expanded Parents’ Bill of Rights

  

  Attorney General Todd Rokita recently issued an expanded version of his office’s Parents’ Bill of Rights that contains, among other new information, a fresh section on parents’ rights involving medical decisions for their children. Labeled Parents’ Bill of Rights 2.0, it includes new information on: How to file a civil …

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• 23 November

  IMPD Homicide Detectives Make Arrest in September Homicide

  

  INDIANAPOLIS-On November 18, 2021 Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Homicide detectives arrested 24-year-old Davoncia Beasley for his role in the death of 32-year-old Keegan Wolf.On Saturday, September 25, 2021, just after 1:45 p.m., IMPD Northwest District officers were dispatched to the 5011 Lafayette Road on a report of a person …

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• 19 November

  WYRZ’s “31 Days of Christmas” Schedule

  

  WYRZ begins 31 Days of Christmas on Wednesday, November 24th at 4:00 p.m. during The Drive Home with Shane Ray when Shane plays the first Christmas song of the season. Listen to Christmas music mixed in with our regular playlist through 7:00 p.m. on December 6th when WYRZ flips the …

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• 19 November

  Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!

  

  From all of us to all of you…Happy Holidays!!

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• 19 November

  Music and the Spoken Word presented by Wilkinson Insurance Agency

  

  Featuring modern and traditional arrangements of spiritual, patriotic, popular, classical and contemporary music coupled with timely, inspiring prose, Music and the Spoken Word becomes an uplifting, rejuvenating destination that listeners remember for a lifetime. Monday, December 13th 8:30 p.m. –  Music and the Spoken Word presented by Wilkinson Insurance Agency: …

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• 19 November

  How the Grinch Stole Christmas

  

  Tune in Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. for the holiday classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” narrated by Boris Karloff. Every Who down in Whoville likes Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Whoville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites …

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• 19 November

  The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All-Time hosted by Wink Martindale

  

  Enjoy 10 hours of Solid Gold Christmas favorites beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 27th presented by Christ Church in Plainfield with an encore replay beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th presented by Sally Shattuck Massage Therapy. Also underwritten by State Bank and The Carmel Symphony Orchestra. …

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• 18 November

  2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, to Return to The Pavilion at Pan Am

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (November 16, 2021) – The 500 Festival announces today that the 2022 500 Festival Miler Series, presented by OrthoIndy, will return to The Pavilion at Pan Am for the third year. Registration for the three-race series, which consists of events on February 5, March 5, and April 2, is officially open …

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• 17 November

  Higher Ed Commissioner Teresa Lubbers Announces Plans to Step Down

  

  (INDIANAPOLIS) – After more than 12 years of service, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers announced on Tuesday her plan to leave her current role at the conclusion of the 2022 legislative session. Lubbers will also be stepping down as chair of the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet. Currently the nation’s longest …

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• 17 November

  ORV accident claims life of Shelburn man in Sullivan County

  

  (Hymera) Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday in Sullivan County.  At approximately 4:47 p.m., ­­­­­­Conservation officers were dispatched to a property near the 600 block of Orchard Street for a possible fatal ORV accident. Upon arrival, responders learned that Billy Joe Alumbaugh, …

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• 17 November

  Social Media App Scam Leads to Conviction for Indianapolis Resident

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (November 16, 2021) – An investigation by Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s Prosecution Assistance Unit and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has resulted in the conviction of Indianapolis resident David M. Betner for multiple felony counts of fraud. “My office, through the Securities Division, works to protect your …

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• 17 November

  This year on Giving Tuesday, Give Local in Hendricks County

  

  The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) is encouraging Hendricks County residents to join together and give local on Giving Tuesday–November 30, 2021. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity. It inspires people …

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• 15 November

  Hendricks County Unveils Its Holiday Gift Guide, Giveaway for 2021

  

  DANVILLE, IN (November 15, 2021) –A jewelry advent calendar and a charcuterie hot cocoa board are two of the latest featured gifts on this year’s One-of-a-Kind Finds Holiday Gift Guide. The holiday tradition that has spanned nearly 10 years returned this week as Visit Hendricks County unveiled its top 20 …

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