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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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Public meetings for Aug. 27 through Sept. 8
Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Tuesday, Sept. 2 Wednesday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 8 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Happy day at Archway Days
Families were delighted and entertained on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Archway Days in Centerville. There was fun for the whole family at the annual festival. Clowns interacted with families using balloon creations and stilts, model trains were on display, kids rode on cars pulled by a tractor and other carnival rides and participants were even […]
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Parade entrants, vendors sought for Levi Coffin Days
Fountain City Lions Club and Fountain City Forward are registering vendors and parade participants for the 58th annual Levi Coffin Days Festival on Sept. 20–21. Fountain City Forward is organizing the parade at 11 a.m. Sept. 20. This year’s theme, “Where History Meets Heart,” reflects the town’s historical roots and enduring sense of community pride. […]
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State honors Fountain City farmer
Duane Hieger of Hieger Farms in Fountain City has been named a 2025 River Friendly Farmer, one of 53 Hoosier farmers recognized statewide for their commitment to protecting Indiana’s soil and water. Hieger was honored during a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil […]
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Preparations underway for Archway Days
By Gabriella Chew Archway Days is back for its 37th year, bringing a carnival theme and fresh activities to this year’s festivities. The festival will take place on Aug. 22 and 23 at Maplewood Park in Centerville. It will run on Friday from 3 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. […]
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Jazz drummer to play Richmond benefit concert
A Richmond High School graduate who became a renowned jazz drummer will play a benefit concert for the Reid Center. Jeff Hamilton will appear with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and popular jazz pianist Carol Lou Woodward for a 7 p.m. show Sept. 27 in the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond, the former Reid […]