The Richmond Interfaith Network conducted the Golden Rule Gathering on Nov. 5 at First Friends Meeting House. The event featured music, commentary and readings from a variety of faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Baha’i, Sikh and Native American traditions. Attendees enjoyed a meal, and Oran Baumeister from the Native American Community and a Richmond […]
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Girls Inc. honors 5
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has recognized one girl and four women for their contributions to the community. This year’s signature event on Nov. 17 at Forest Hills Country Club, themed “Fuel Her Fire,” quickly sold out. Awards were given in the categories of Strong, Smart, Bold and Inspiring, along with Girl of the Year. […]
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‘Richmond Group’ paintings part of 20-work exhibit
Historic and contemporary works by 20 local, regional and national artists are now on display at Reid Health’s main campus. Paul and Pat Lingle gave a 16-piece collection to the Reid Health Foundation, and Richmond Art Museum (RAM) has loaned an additional four pieces to accompany the exhibition in MacDowell Gallery. It is open through […]
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9 groups receive REMC Community Trust grants
The Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust recently awarded grants to nine not-for-profit organizations. The winners were: Community Trust trustees meet in January, April, July and October to review grant applications. Applications and program information is available at www.wwvremc.com under “Member Services.”
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Honor Society students help at job fair
Nearly two dozen high school students made a big difference at a job fair and the organizer’s appreciation for them became the subject of a superintendent spotlight during the Nov. 8 Nettle Creek Schools board meeting. In a letter to Emily Schaeffer, school superintendent, Brian K. Rea, a disabled veteran outreach program specialist in the […]
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Angel Tree applications due Nov. 22 at Golay
Western Wayne families who could use some help providing gifts for their children or young teens are encouraged to apply for Golay Community Center’s Angel Tree. Applications are being collected through Nov. 22, with no late applications accepted. Registration takes place during regular business hours at the center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. Families […]
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Veterans invited to breakfasts, programs, parade
Military veterans are invited to some free breakfasts and/or Veterans Day programs on Friday, Nov. 10 at local schools, in addition to the following day’s parade and program at Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, marking the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I. Here are a few […]
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Free Thanksgiving meals offered
Some local organizations are offering free food in advance of Thanksgiving, such as bags of groceries or prepared meals through delivery or in-person dining. Western Wayne A free Thanksgiving dinner will be presented to the Western Wayne community from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Lincoln Middle/High School cafeteria. A traditional Thanksgiving feast – turkey, […]
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Property tax deadline is Nov. 13
Nov. 13 is the deadline to pay fall property tax installments. Wayne County Treasurer Nancy Funk indicated in a news release that taxpayers have a variety of choices for how to pay tax bills. A treasurer’s drop box is located at the east end of the parking lot south of the Wayne County Administration Building, […]
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Touring bluegrass quartet making local stop
A Chicago-based bluegrass quartet is performing this weekend in Richmond. Henhouse Prowlers will appear at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center in Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway. The concert is on a different night than most of the center’s nationally touring shows. The Prowlers have engagements Saturday in […]