From staff reports Randolph and Henry counties are among the rural Indiana areas receiving federal transportation funds through Indiana Department of Transportation. Randolph County has received $2,410,400 for a project about half a mile west of U.S. 27 on Short Street. Henry County received $1.37 million for a project a fraction of a mile north […]
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Baby box, small theater among grant recipients
Twenty local organizations are receiving support for needs ranging from a Safe Haven Baby Box to scholarships for summer camp. Wayne County Foundation’s board has approved an allocation of $170,572 for projects through its Grant Cycle I and other first-quarter grant opportunities. Grants are made through gifts from individual donors who create funds to benefit […]
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Discussion planned on ‘Why does history make us uncomfortable?’
Indiana Landmarks is hosting an online and in-person panel discussion called “Why does history make us uncomfortable?” at a time when school districts and Indiana General Assembly are considering restrictions on teaching materials. The free event is set for 6 p.m. April 10 at Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis, and online via Zoom. Panelists include James H. […]
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Nettle Creek prepping for end of school
Year-end banquet will fete teachers, staff By Bob Hansen Nettle Creek schools are preparing for the end of this school year, according to reports at the March 15 board meeting. One of the annual year-end activities is a banquet for teachers and staff. It will be on Friday, June 2, at Willie and Red’s in […]
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Western Wayne Schools approves 3 resignations
BPA students raising funds for trip to California By Bob Hansen During its March 15 meeting, Western Wayne Schools’ board celebrated its students’ performances at Business Professionals of America’s state competition. Twenty students qualified for national participation. The National Leadership Conference is April 26-29. Students will be raising money to pay for the trip with […]
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40 students qualify for national contest
Schools recognized for Business Professionals of America skills By Millie Emery and Bob Hansen After years of state and national recognition, it comes as no surprise that Wayne County schools are again sending students to a national competition for their business skills. This year, 40 local students are headed to what’s called one of the […]
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Community rallies in support of well-loved worker at Mini Mart
By Bob Hansen Justin Farmer had a stroke. No one knows how long it was before his aunt found him unconscious. But in only four days, the Fountain City community where he lives and works came together in his support. Farmer, 50, is a well-loved fixture at Martin’s Country Mart, a convenience store along U.S. […]
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INDOT to have U.S. 27 bridge meeting
Public is invited to learn more about project March 20 Indiana Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting about its U.S. 27 bridge project in Richmond. The open-house-style meeting will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 20, with a project presentation planned at 6 p.m. at New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond, according […]
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Beavers dam it, affected humans tear it out
by Bob Hansen If only beavers would keep their dams away from places where people live and work, it’d be easy to ignore them. But the large furry rodents with flat tails are getting attention because they don’t know that. The town of Hagerstown has removed two dams this year. A third will probably stay […]
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Nationally known pops conductor returning home
RHS grad Jack Everly leading RSO on Saturday Tickets are limited to see Richmond High School graduate Jack Everly, a North American leader in symphonic pops, return to conduct his hometown orchestra. Richmond Symphony Orchestra staff ask ticketholders who can’t attend the “A Visit to Hollywood” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, to turn […]