Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Center aims to add new monthly opportunities for area adults and children to spend time with horses. At least six participants are needed to offer the non-riding groups, although there’s a possibility of riding in the near future. All will take place at 2670 Minneman Road in Richmond. Sessions will be 60 […]
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Women judges group honors Indiana chief justice
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was honored with a Lady Justice Award by the National Association of Women Judges. Rush, who graduated from Richmond High School, received the award during the October NAWJ convention in Indianapolis. The award honors a judge who uses her position to promote the rule of law through strong and diverse […]
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Schools, charities receive funds for youth programs
Nearly 30 local youth-focused organizations and schools have received grants. Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation’s board recently awarded $270,000 to enhance community vitality in Indiana, California, North Carolina and Missouri. The 2023 grant cycle brings the foundation’s total giving to more than $4.3 million since 2001. The board also has invested more than $25,000 in local […]
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Centerville, Northeastern cheer teams advance to state
Centerville and Northeastern cheerleaders have advanced to a state championship. Squads competed Saturday, Oct. 21, at North Central High School in the Indiana Cheer Championship varsity preliminaries. It’s a program of Indiana Association of School Principals. During the previous weekend’s competition at Clinton Central, the Bulldogs competed in UCA Game Day and Traditional-Varsity C and placed […]
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Sanctuary’s 100th anniversary being celebrated
Hours after a devastating fire, members of Milton Christian Church began making plans for a new sanctuary. Now, 100 years later, area residents are celebrating the construction of that new building at 307 S. Central Avenue, intending to reflect on the faith, fellowship and sense of community shared with their ancestors. A special service is […]
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College begins next presidential search
Trustees of a Richmond college are starting to seek the campus’ next leader. Earlham’s 20th president Anne Houtman announced that she’s retiring at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. “Serving as Earlham’s president has been the most significant honor and joy of my career,” Houtman said in a letter to Earlham stakeholders that was […]
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Spectrum to expand Wayne County fiber-optic network
Spectrum is expanding its fiber-optic network in Wayne County. The build-out will offer broadband internet access to approximately 4,200 Wayne County homes and businesses. Already, more than 750 locations have been activated for service, according to a news release. Spectrum’s Wayne County efforts are part of a $5 billion investment in unserved rural communities. The […]
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2 kids’ theater shows offered as field trips
Schools and home-school families from Wayne and surrounding counties are invited to attend two daytime children’s shows coming to the area on nationwide tours. Mermaid Theatre is performing “It’s OK To Be Different” at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The 60-minute […]
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Banners will honor Western Wayne veterans, active military members
Names and photos of Western Wayne veterans are being sought for new banners. Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce is gathering submissions before Oct. 24 so the banners can be hung along Main Street before Veterans Day. The 36-by-24 double-sided vinyl banners can be made to honor any past or present Western Wayne resident currently or […]
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Candidate Q&A: Anne Taylor
Anne Taylor is running for Common Council District 5 in Richmond, Indiana as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: Our city has reached a tipping point. As someone who is heavily invested in the success of the city, I could not stand around and wait to take action. Richmond must become proactive […]