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Community events from July 2 through August 3
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Grants target reading, animal welfare, facilities
The Wayne County Foundation’s initial 2025 grant cycle will help animal welfare, provide reading opportunities for children and underserved portions of the county, and assist with facility upgrades. Seven organizations received $274,490 to enhance the spirit of community and improve quality of life, according to a news release. The grant program changed in 2025 to […]
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I-70 work closes portion of Cardinal Greenway trail
A portion of Wayne County’s Cardinal Greenway trail was scheduled to close on or after Monday, June 30, for work associated with the Interstate 70 expansion project, known as Revive I-70. It will remain closed until late this year. The trail will end at Wayne Road for trail users traveling from the north toward the […]
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Horsin’ around at the county fair
Whether real or not, horses provided a good ride for fairgoers and fair participants last week at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. The 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair was held from Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, June 28. Visitors rode on the carousel and other amusement rides, watched Dixon Dance perform, ate delicious food […]
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DAR chapter names 3 students Good Citizens
Richmond’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has named its 2025 Good Citizens from three Wayne County high schools. They are Lauren M. Lacey (Northeastern), Fredrick C. Mendenhall (Richmond) and Lincoln M. Crowe (Seton Catholic). These students were selected by high school staff after demonstrating dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Students submitted two essays for […]
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Northeastern, Lincoln recognize archers
Two Wayne County archery programs are celebrating opportunities to compete on the national level and making plans to grow next year. Northeastern and Lincoln both sent competitors to Louisville in May for the U.S. Eastern Nationals in the National Archery in the Schools Program. Lincoln also sent one archer to South Carolina in early June. […]
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Public meetings for June 25 through July 3
Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1 Wednesday, July 2 Thursday, July 3 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from June 25 through July 9
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Earnings gap widens for county residents
Wayne County families made more money last year than during 2023, but the gap between their earnings and those of other families across Indiana and the United States continued increasing. Data included in the County Indicator Report for 2024, compiled by the Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County, shows Wayne County’s median household income […]