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Buttigieg, Brooks to speak in Richmond
Two nationally known political voices will speak at Earlham College in Richmond later this year and early next. Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will speak on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, as a part of Earlham’s Presidential Lecture series. Buttigieg, a Rhodes Scholar and veteran, was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, […]
Eastern Indiana Works fair offers veterans free services, connections
Free haircuts, health screenings and other resources will be offered to veterans during a fair designed just for them. Eastern Indiana Works is organizing the 12th annual resource fair and hiring event open to veterans of all eras and all six branches, and their families. It is set for 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at […]
OJ not OK: Inspectors find brown juice, warm milk
Inspectors reported 21 restaurants, food trucks, schools and other providers out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. Some were found with multiple violations. 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 […]
PHOTOS: Honoring sacrifice, striving for peace
The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit made its national debut Sept. 11 in Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. The exhibit arrived Sept. 10 with an escort of motorcyclists and first responders from the Ohio state line, was unveiled the next day and remained open through the weekend. Activities included remembrance ceremonies, speakers, […]
Community events from Sept. 10-30
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Public meetings for Sept. 10-18
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Thursday, Sept. 11 Monday, Sept. 15 Tuesday, Sept. 16 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Thursday, Sept. 18 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
PHOTOS: Day celebrates clay, ceramics
Richmond Art Museum featured clay and ceramics Sept. 6 during its annual Potterypalooza event at Richmond High School. The event showcased displays of artwork and demonstrations on the lawn outside the museum. Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
Speakers joining traveling memorial ceremonies
Speakers have been announced for events during the national premiere of a memorial that recognizes those who have fought against terrorism. The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit and the Indiana Fallen Heroes tribute will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13, at Wayne County Veterans […]
Reid Health’s acting leader earns job as president/CEO
About six months after becoming acting president/CEO, Reid Health Governing Board has hired Ben Wells as Reid Health’s leader. Wells had served as acting president/CEO since February after Craig Kinyon, the organization’s president/CEO for nearly 17 years, requested an indefinite leave of absence. In a Sept. 4 news release, Wells said it’s an honor to […]