Three Earlham College seniors have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Meg Lyczak and Diana Guzman Rivera received Fulbright English Language Teaching Assistantships, according to a news release. Lyczak will teach in Colombia, and Guzman Rivera in Mexico. Mary Jo Easley, whose grandparents are Tom and Mary Anne Butters of Greens Fork, received […]
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Reid Benefit funds grants to impact mental health, substance abuse
Reid Health Community Benefit’s first 2024 grant cycle provides nearly $99,791 for 15 organizations focused on mental, emotional and behavioral wellbeing through improving mental health and reducing substance misuse. Requests from nonprofits, schools and other organizations were evaluated on their ability to impact the number of poor mental health days, the suicide rate, the number […]
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REMC quarterly grants fund a dozen nonprofits
Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust awarded grants to a dozen nonprofits during its first-quarter grant cycle. The awards total $7,300. The awards are: Whitewater Valley REMC is an electric utility cooperative serving 10,000 members in Randolph, Wayne, Union, Fayette, Franklin and Dearborn counties. Information about Community Trust grants is available at www.wwvremc.com under “Member Services.”
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Open house planned for Centerville rest area updates
More information about the proposed Centerville Rest Area Modernization Project will be offered at an open house and public hearing next week. Indiana Department of Transportation is organizing the open house at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Centerville Senior High School’s auditorium, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Comments can be given about the preliminary […]
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Wayne County Foundation awards nearly $135K
Thirteen local organizations, some based in small towns and some serving people or pets throughout Wayne County, have received a portion of $134,867 through Wayne County Foundation. Grants awarded during WCF’s first cycle of the year support local programs or projects that enhance the spirit of the community and improve quality of life across Wayne […]
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Regional office moves into historic church
A formerly endangered church is now home to a regional office as well as a performing arts venue and community center. Indiana Landmarks played a role in saving the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. In late March, the Indianapolis-based historic preservation organization moved its Eastern Regional Office into what’s now called The Reid Center at […]
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Retired physician recognized for climate action
A Richmond medical professional is being recognized for her educational and advocacy work on climate issues. Retired physician Dr. Gwen Halsted, who most recently practiced family medicine with the Wayne County Health Department, has been named a 2024 Hoosier Resilience Hero. The honor, given by the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University, recognizes people dedicated […]
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Artrageous promises colorful blend of creativity on stage
Music, dance and live painting will collide in a professional traveling performance coming to Richmond. Creators of the Artrageous show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, say the all-ages spectacle will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. The troupe is offering the interactive experience at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center in Richmond High […]
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WWN receives journalism awards
Western Wayne News reporting and photography was recognized at the Best in Indiana Journalism awards ceremony on Friday, April 26. WWN photographer Joshua Smith received a first-place award for his collection of photos taken at the July 18, 2023, Hagerstown Fly-In. The award was for a multiple picture group in publications with a circulation below […]
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Artists bond through weekly group
On Thursdays, several women gather in Carol Strock Wasson’s art studio. They share the enjoyment and benefits of painting and support from one another. Strock Wasson, an internationally distinguished artist who leads the group, says they’re bonded by their resilience through life’s toughest challenges such as divorce and loved ones’ deaths. “Despite the hardships they’ve […]