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 […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jeff Locke
Jeff Locke is running for Common Council District 5 in Richmond, Indiana as a Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: As I’m running for re-election I have dedicated my life to public service. Over 39 years in law enforcement and 39 years serving my community through Lions Club International and other Civic and […]
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Candidate Q&A: Carl Rhinehart III
Carl Rhinehart III is running for Common Council At-Large in Richmond, Indiana as a Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I decided to run for office because I want to make a difference in the lives of all community members but specifically those that feel like they have been left out, forgotten, or […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jerry Purcell
Jerry Purcell is running for Common Council At-Large in Richmond, Indiana as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: A. Following my thirty-nine year career as a first responder, as well as a lifelong community volunteer, I believe that I am in a position to bring my many experiences to the Richmond City […]
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Candidate Q&A: Ron Itnyre
Ron Itnyre is running for Common Council At-Large in Richmond, Indiana as a Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: My wife and I moved to Richmond in 1999. We raised our daughter here and became involved in the schools and local activities (the theatre, symphony, church), making many friends. We teach at Indiana […]