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 […]
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Monthly horse programs starting for adults, kids
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 […]