A long-held hope that the swimming pool at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School could be used more by the community has come to pass. Nearly 80 children and young people signed up for swimming lessons that started in June, the result of planning and fund-raising by the Nettle Creek Lions Club, according to Paige Gray, the […]
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$20M investment retains 100+ local jobs
Johns Manville workers train on new equipment A major equipment investment at a Richmond manufacturer is key to retaining more than 100 jobs and keeping the plant viable for at least eight to 10 more years, local economic development officials said. Johns Manville (JM), which makes insulation and commercial roofing, as well as glass fibers […]
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WW Schools start new planning process
Western Wayne School Corp. is asking parents and community members to respond to six open-ended questions. Answers will help develop a five-year strategic plan for the district. Starting Thursday, the online survey will be at wwayne.k12.in.us or www.facebook.com/WesternWayneSchools. Paper copies will be available at Western Wayne Elementary and Lincoln Middle-Senior High schools and the corporation […]
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Bands start contest season at Archway Classic
The top six bands in the 2022 Archway Classic are the same top six bands from 2021 — with a few flip-flops in placement. Anderson finished first with “Twisted Kilts,” featuring the music of Danny Elfman, including “Alice’s Theme,” “Tales from the Crypt” and “Beetlejuice.” In 2021, Anderson finished sixth, which is where 2021 Archway […]
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Speaker: Pro-life movement must end apathy
About 50 gather for rally on rainy night An area state representative aimed to inspire nearly 50 area residents who ignored raindrops for about two hours Friday night in downtown Richmond to take a firm stand against any abortion in Indiana. He said the state could become a tourist destination for those seeking the procedure […]
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Friday clinic, Saturday contest kick off high school band season
High school marching band and color guard competition returns to Indiana with a clinic on Friday and the first contest, the Archway Classic at Centerville Senior High School, on Saturday. For students, staff, parents and fans, it is the start of the march toward Indiana State Fair Band Day on Aug. 5. Two Wayne County […]
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Richmond readying its first Climate Action Plan
No mandates proposed; Plan Commission, Council reviewing it A plan to help Richmond prepare for effects of climate change and working to reduce local carbon emissions is nearing completion. It will come before the city’s Advisory Plan Commission for review. The city’s first Climate Action Plan is to be presented to the Richmond Common Council […]
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Centerville looking into splash pad
Organizations planning late July fireworks Centerville officials announced they’re gathering information about potential costs for a splash pad, approved a late July fireworks display and urged residents to cut down their electricity use during peak hours and check their smoke detector batteries. Splash pad discussion During their June 28 meeting, Councilman Jack Bodiker said he’s […]
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Family returns to find house destroyed
A family recently dealing with a serious illness returned home from a local fireworks display to realize their home and possessions were destroyed in a fire. Centerville, Greens Fork, Milton and Cambridge City fire departments were dispatched to 9597 College Corner Road in Greens Fork just after 11 p.m. Saturday, July 2, for a structure […]
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Hagerstown vacates part of alley
After a public hearing during which only one person spoke about their concerns, the Hagerstown Town Council agreed to vacate a portion of an alley in the 100 block of East Main Street. The only portion of the alley to be vacated is that adjacent to the business property owned by Chris Conwell at 110 […]