Two Wayne County police departments will collect unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for proper disposal. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors the nationwide effort to keep the medications from entering the water supply or falling into the wrong hands. The last collection in October 2024 involved 4,644 sites nationwide and collected 629,953 pounds of medications. […]
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Community events from April 23 through May 10, 2025
Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 April 24-25 Friday, April 25 April 25-26 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2 May 2-11 Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 May 8-11 and 15-18 […]
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Burn victims hospitalized after explosion, fire
A Richmond man and woman were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an explosion and fire April 17. Forrest Tevis IV, 51, and Autumn Reed, 24, were found with burn injuries in front of a residence in the 100 block of Randolph Street in Richmond. They were transported to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter […]
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Public meetings for April 23-30
Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Wednesday, April 30 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Photos: Children enjoy new play place
The new Creitz Park playground opened on Thursday, April 17, in Cambridge City. Community members cheered as town councilor and park committee chair Debbie McGinley cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new playground. The updated equipment and park features were made possible by donations from area residents and organizations, along with a funding […]
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Public meetings for April 16-29
Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Monday, April 21 Tuesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Community events from April 16 through May 4, 2025
Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 April 21-25 Tuesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25 April 25-26 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2 Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4 […]
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Photos: EC promotes healthy living
EC promotes healthy living Community members gained access to health screenings and information thanks to a Wellness Fair hosted at Earlham College on Thursday, April 10. Local organizations gathered to interact with the public and spread the news about services in the area. Attendees were taught new ways to stretch and introduced to locations like […]
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Rodents return: Food inspectors find contaminated conditions
Inspectors discovered 11 critical and 18 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the presence of rodents, unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment, equipment requiring repair and improper food temperatures. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers […]
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Photos: Stories come alive
Stage One Youth Theatre members produced their Storybook Cafe event Saturday, April 5, at Eight to the Bar in Richmond. Children meet their favorite characters while enjoying breakfast. Children interacted with characters like Snow White, Thor, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Elphaba and Galinda and more. The event is a fundraiser for Stage One, the youth […]