Hoosiers who are considering running for their school district’s board can participate in a free webinar to learn more about what’s involved. Indiana School Boards Association will explain the role, expectations and legal parameters of school board members during “School Board Candidate 101” that will be offered four times. Webinar dates are 7 p.m. Thursday, […]
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Photo gallery: Earth Day
Children and families gathered at Cope Environmental Center for the Family Earth Day Celebration, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Centerville. Between nature education, displays, exhibits, activities, presentations, tree and shrub giveaways and hikes, there was plenty to keep curious minds busy and learning. Family Earth Day has been conducted locally for more than 20 years. […]
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Centerville Lions recognize ‘outstanding citizens’
The Centerville Lions Club named its 2024 Outstanding Citizens of Centerville during its April 15 awards banquet. Valerie Hood and Janel Sparks both received the award for their contributions to the community. Hood is a speech-language pathologist at Centerville-Abington Community Schools. Sparks is a community advocate who also opened Lavender and Sage, a gardening and […]
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Giveaways, activities mark Earth Day
Trees and shrubs will be given away Saturday at a Family Earth Day celebration that also includes hikes, raptor shows and animals on display. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Cope Environmental Center, 1730 Airport Road, Centerville. It will include family-friendly activities in observance of the 54th national observance of […]
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Property taxes due May 10
Spring property tax payments are due May 10. Wayne County residents have multiple ways to pay, according to Treasurer Nancy Funk. Call 765-983-9238 for assistance with property tax payments.
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Wayne County Foundation surprises 5 with awards for service
Five longtime community leaders are being recognized for their philanthropic service. Wayne County Foundation normally names one winner each year for the Charles A. Rodefeld Award for Leadership in Philanthropy and Community, and the Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award for Nonprofit Excellence. However, to celebrate the foundation’s 45th anniversary, more honorees were chosen. The winners were […]
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18 students competing in civics bee
The public is invited to cheer on Wayne County’s students competing in the first local 2024 National Civics Bee — and even wear red, white and blue if desired. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has coordinated the bee. It begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Indiana University East’s Vivian Auditorium in Whitewater […]
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Native Hoosier, recent Earlham dad named college’s president
An Indiana native and Indiana University graduate whose child recently attended Earlham College has been chosen as its next leader. As of Aug. 1, Paul Sniegowski, a distinguished biologist and the Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Pennsylvania, will become president of Earlham College and Earlham […]
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Roundabouts now part of U.S. 35 interchange plans
The state’s Revive I-70 plan now includes more roundabouts. The Indiana Department of Transportation has revised its recommendation for the Williamsburg Pike/U.S. 35 and Interstate 70 interchange. It’s now proposed as a diamond interchange with two single-lane roundabouts and more closely resembles the planned upgrades at the U.S. 40 and I-70 interchange on Richmond’s east […]
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PBS plans program on Richmond
Ball State PBS is now preparing to feature Richmond in an upcoming episode of “Now Entering …” Richmond community members are encouraged to collect video footage and still photos to showcase their unique stories. Ball State PBS will be in Richmond April 12 and 13 to interview storytellers on camera. Those with a story about […]