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November, 2021

• 15 November

  Call for Leadership Hendricks County 2021 Leader of the Year Nominations

  

  Do you know someone who has been an outstanding leader in our community? As we approach the end of 2021, consider that person around you who practices the many aspects of leadership that make them a great candidate for the Leader of the Year Award. They don’t have to be …

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• 15 November

  Arcola hunter injured in firearms related hunting accident in Allen County

  

  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident that occurred Sunday morning in Allen County. At approximately 9:00 a.m., responders were dispatched to private property near the 3900 block of Felger Road for a person possibly shot in a hunting related accident.  Charles Spicer, 57, of Arcola, was deer hunting …

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• 15 November

  Lt. Gov. Crouch, OCRA: Indiana Connectivity Program first round deadline approaching

  

  STATEHOUSE (Nov. 15, 2021) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs encourage Hoosier homeowners and business owners to apply for the Indiana Connectivity Program before the Nov. 28 first round deadline. Those lacking reliable broadband can initiate interest by calling the Indiana Broadband Connect Center, …

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• 15 November

  Kroger Launches New Campaign to “End Hunger Here”

  

  [Indianapolis, IN. – November 15, 2021] – Indiana Kroger stores support The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation in a new campaign to fight hunger. End Hunger Here offers familiar opportunities for customer donations, and adds a distinctive new element – the virtual food box. Donation options at …

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• 13 November

  Old Time Radio Christmas Specials presented by State Bank

  

  Beginning Monday, November 29th and running through the week of December 20th, tune in Monday through Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on 98.9 FM WYRZ and online at WYRZ.org to relive some great Christmas memories of yesteryear as we air some of the best Old Time Radio Christmas Specials presented by …

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• 13 November

  Christmas Across the Lands

  

  Tune in Saturday, December 4th beginning at 8:00 a.m. for Christmas Across the Lands hosted by Randy Sherwyn presented by The American Dairy Association of Indiana. A 12 hour show featuring stories, interviews, Holiday trivia and fun facts. Of course, all showcased around the best variety of Christmas music found …

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• 13 November

  History of the Holidays presented by Hendricks Power Cooperative

  

  Throughout the Holidays you can catch a bit of the “History of the Holidays” throughout each weekday on 98.9 FM WYRZ and online at WYRZ.org presented by Hendricks Power Cooperative in conjunction with “Christmas Across the Lands”

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• 12 November

  Leadership Hendricks County Announces Completion of 2021 Class

  

  Leadership Hendricks County recently celebrated the completion of another class of LHC. The 2021 class of 27 met each month for a full year to learn more about Hendricks County, develop leadership skills and become engaged in the community. In November, they convened for a closing retreat and presented their …

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• 11 November

  Governor Eric Holcomb directs flags to be flown at half-staff in Marion County to honor IFD firefighter

  

  INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Indianapolis Fire Department firefighter Gerald Brooks. Flags should be flown at half-staff at the Indiana Statehouse and in Marion County from sunrise until sunset on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Gov. Holcomb …

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• 10 November

  Goal reached: Veteran attraction efforts gaining momentum with 300+ new residents and 3,400+ veteran profiles in 2021

  

  STATEHOUSE (Nov. 10, 2021) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the non-profit INvets announced that the Next Level Veterans initiative achieved its 2021 annual goals with over 3,400 veteran profiles created from across the nation and over 300 new Indiana residents tracked throughout the year. “INvets continues making strides in …

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• 10 November

  Indiana Department of Education Presents Draft Indicator Examples for New Indiana GPS Dashboard

  

  INDIANAPOLIS — At today’s State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented the next phase of the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed (Indiana GPS) school performance dashboard development. IDOE is now accepting public feedback on a draft set of Indiana GPS indicator examples that would …

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• 10 November

  IndyGo Offers Open Door Eligible Veterans Free Paratransit Rides on Veteran’s Day

  

  INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 10, 2021) — IndyGo is offering free paratransit rides this Veteran’s Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, to Veterans who are already eligible and approved for Open Door service. This free holiday bonus is one way the agency is honoring those who have served our country with immense bravery. “As …

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• 10 November

  Traffic Stop Leads to Subject That was Wanted on Felony Warrants

  

  Tyler J. Cox Sullivan County – November 11, 2021, at approximately 11:10 a.m., troopers from the Putnamville State Police Post All Crimes Policing Squad (A.C.P.S.)  conducted a traffic stop in on US 41 near Shelburn, on a passenger vehicle for left of center.  The driver was identified as Tyler J. …

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• 8 November

  Lt. Governor Honors Hendricks County Hotelier with Hoosier Hospitality Award

  

  DANVILLE, IN (November 8, 2021) –A Plainfield hotel director who has become known for his community work, positive attitude and willingness to do anything for his business and visitors he serves received statewide recognition last week. Mike Grabowski, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield …

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• 8 November

  Gov. Holcomb declares Nov. 7-13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week

  

  Across the country temperatures are dropping and winter weather is on the horizon. The Indiana Department of Transportation urges people around the Hoosier State to be prepared.   Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed Nov. 7-13 Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Along with the National Weather Service and other agencies, INDOT is encouraging the public to use this week as a …

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