About six months after becoming acting president/CEO, Reid Health Governing Board has hired Ben Wells as Reid Health’s leader. Wells had served as acting president/CEO since February after Craig Kinyon, the organization’s president/CEO for nearly 17 years, requested an indefinite leave of absence. In a Sept. 4 news release, Wells said it’s an honor to […]
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PHOTOS: Crowds enjoy 2-day festival
Cambridge City’s Canal Days brought families together for festival fun and fundraising this past weekend. The downtown festival, with a theme of “Peace, Love & Canal Days,” kicked off with one event on Friday, Sept. 5. The weekend was filled with delicious food, live music, a golf tournament, games, arts and craft vendors, a foam […]
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Livestock, tractor, sewing efforts shine at state fair
Wayne County 4-H has shared its members’ animal project results from August’s Indiana State Fair as well as results from the tractor contest and sewing fashion revue. Animal projects Beef Hadley Neagle: 4th, Charolais — Heifers 100%, Junior Yearling Heifers Hayden Neagle: 2nd, Charolais — Composite Heifers, Early Summer Yearling Heifers Aubrey Neagle: Reserve Grand […]
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New award honors Rodgers’ legacy with RSO
Richmond Symphony Orchestra honored David Rodgers’ legacy during its Aug. 18 annual meeting by initiating the David Rodgers Friend of the RSO and awarding it to Roberta Roswell and Brian Alenskis. Rodgers, who died in May, served 28 years on the RSO board and helped the board set financial policies and protect investments, according to […]
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Reid celebrates 2 foundation gifts
Reid Health named a dining room and conference room in honor of residents who made major gifts to the Reid Health Foundation. The Paul & Pat Lingle Family Dining Room and the Henry Oncology Conference Room were unveiled Aug. 26, according to a news release. Robin Henry has served on Reid’s governing and foundation boards […]
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Community events from Sept. 3-30
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Public meetings for Sept. 3-11
Thursday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 8 Tuesday, Sept. 9 Wednesday, Sept. 10 Thursday, Sept. 11 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Chalk stars
Main Street Richmond hosted Chalkfest on Aug. 30 at Jack Elstro Plaza. The event was free and open to the public, with chalk provided to all participants. Prizes were awarded to winners of all age groups, with a special prize for Best in Show. Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
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Faulty faucet at forefront of food findings
Inspectors reported one item found out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]
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Community events from Aug. 27 through Sept. 16
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