City officials say that Richmond residents’ opinions matter in an online survey about recreation, infrastructure and other topics. The survey includes list of projects that have been identified by residents as priorities in previous public planning events. Responses are due Jan. 21. Lindsay Darnell, community development coordinator, said city officials are seeking community input about […]
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Photos: Scoot over, sir!
Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]
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Madrigal feast features music, market
Renaissance food, shopping and entertainment are planned to benefit a performing arts venue. Volunteers are again organizing a Valentine’s Madrigal Feast at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. A marketplace will open the festivities. Revelers can purchase mementos and gifts and sip wassail as they peruse jolly booths. A […]
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No lid, no date, no soap: Inspection flops found
Inspectors discovered three critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included lighting issues, unsanitary employee practices, missing or malfunctioning equipment, and dirt, dust and food debris in food and bar areas. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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Indianapolis, Dayton performers scheduled
Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event. The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond Art Museum and Earlham College are offering the program at RAM’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub […]
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Civics knowledge may be rewarded
In its first year of participation, Wayne County sent a student to the National Civics Bee. It’s time again for middle schoolers to complete an essay proposing ideas for improving their community. Participation is free. Essays must be submitted to Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce by Feb. 4. A panel will judge the applications, […]
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Hagerstown man honored for helping farmers
A Wayne County man has accepted a lifetime achievement award in the nation’s capital for his years of service to area farmers. Wilbert “Will” Herr of Hagerstown has received a Farm Service Agency Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture. It’s the highest recognition at U.S Department of Agriculture/FSA. Herr has worked for Indiana FSA for […]
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Regional planning commission hires new leader
Eastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, which serves Wayne and surrounding counties, has a new executive director. Clara Judd started her role in mid-December. She’ll aim to create opportunities for growth and future partnerships with the U.S. Economic Development Administration. According to a news release, Judd will pursue federal funding that will benefit the region EIRPC […]
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County welcomes new 4-H educator
Purdue Extension Wayne County Office welcomed its new 4-H Youth Development Educator Kendell Wolfe in November. Wolfe is a Hagerstown High School and Purdue University graduate and was previously in agriculture retail sales. She comes with Extension knowledge as she interned in Wayne County’s office while in college. Her new role combines her passions of […]
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County’s 1st 2025 birth occurs on holiday
After 41 weeks’ gestation, Waylon Cook was the first baby known to be born in Wayne County in 2025. His arrival at 5:29 a.m. Jan. 1 at Reid Health in Richmond came a week later than his expected Christmas due date, according to a news release. His mother, Madison Fry, and father, Bradyn Cook, both […]