Philanthropist and retired McDonald’s owner Dana Weigle was honored for his contributions to Safety Village of Wayne County, Kiwanis Club of Richmond, and the community. A celebration with several speakers took place in June at Safety Village on the Richmond State Hospital campus. About 40 people watched the program. As part of the festivities, the […]
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Care Pavilion transitioning to new ownership
The longtime medical director of a regional center offering acute behavioral health and residential programs for youth will soon become its owner and plans to expand services to new populations. Dr. Vahid Osman has reached an agreement with Reid Health to assume responsibility for the Care Pavilion, 450 Erie Ave. in Connersville. Osman has worked […]
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Special Olympics athletes compete at state
Twenty-one Wayne County Special Olympics athletes recently competed in the 53rd Indiana Special Olympics summer games June 9-11 at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. Athletes competing included Joe Batchik, Lori Brock, Trea Cook, Joey Evans, David Flores, Curtis Frame, Shytanna Garrett, Jared Haley, Jonathon Jennings, Kayleigh Jennings, Austin Lochotzki, Jacob Miller, Tim Ponder, Devin […]
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Some income, health data improving
Some Wayne County residents are seeing higher wages and have better access to exercise opportunities and health insurance, but others continue to struggle to meet basic needs. Wayne County Foundation and Forward Wayne County released the 2023 County Indicator Report last Thursday, June 8. The report gathers key community indicators from a variety of sources […]
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Fair crowns its queen
Audry Bell was crowned Saturday, June 11, as the 2023 Wayne County 4-H Fair Queen in Centerville High School’s Kehoe Auditorium. Bell also was chosen as the winner for Professional Wear and for Miss Congeniality. The 2023 Wayne County 4-H Fair Queen court consists of Junior Queen Kinlee Riall; First Alternate Delaney Oliger; Queen Audry […]
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Gallery: Bloom & Glow photos
Attendees basked in the glow of hot air balloons at the ninth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW event Wednesday, June 7, a fundraiser for the Richmond Rose Garden. Photos by Chris Hardie
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REMC trust awards 13 nonprofit grants
Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust awarded grants to 13 local organizations from its second-quarter applications. Here are the grant recipients, amounts and projects funded: Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County: $750, art supplies for annual show. Centerville Senior High School After Prom: $500 for safe and fun environment Centerville Senior High School Drama Club: […]
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Tri teacher named Apple Distinguished Educator
Amy Stevens, who is in her fourth year of teaching at Tri Elementary School in Straughn, has been named to the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) Class of 2023. In 1995, Apple created the ADE Program to recognize K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. […]
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Hot air balloon glow, rose garden gala returns June 7
Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are organizing the ninth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser on Wednesday, June 7. The event features inflating hot air balloons to draw a crowd and help increase awareness of the garden in its 36th year at Glen Miller Park. The garden operates on donations and is maintained by volunteers. The words “1st Bloom” […]
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Veteran receives quilt
Former Western Wayne resident Joe “Steve” Carroll, now of New Albany, recently was surprised with a Quilt of Valor made by three women to recognize his service to the United States. At the top it says, “Captain Joe Carroll, US Army, Vietnam – Company Commander.” Supplied