Noting rising expenses and reduced reimbursements, Reid Health has cut about 25 jobs and is closing three departments, an urgent care and a fitness center. A consultant helped Reid Health Governing Board identify opportunities to streamline organizational operations, reduce costs and improve efficiencies, the health system noted in a news release. On Tuesday, July 11, […]
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Archway Classic: On with the shows
After weeks of rehearsals, area bands participated in the July 15 Archway Classic at Centerville Senior High School, the traditional first show on the road to Indiana State Fair Band Day. Although rain and sloppy field conditions damped the event, the bands put their shows on display for the first time as they prepare for […]
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Athena honorees to be celebrated Aug. 10
Two local women and an organization dedicated to helping young people succeed are being recognized in August. Kathryn Girten will receive the Athena Leadership Award and Tai Muldoon is this year’s Athena Young Professional. Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County earned the Athena Organizational Leadership Award. Wayne Bank and Indiana University East have selected […]
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Train strikes official’s UTV crossing Greens Fork tracks
A Greens Fork official was injured after a train struck his utility terrain vehicle. At about 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, Wayne County sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a train crash in Greens Fork at the railroad crossing on South Water Street, south of West Plum Street. An initial investigation revealed that Rick […]
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Kiwanis Club honors dedicated volunteer
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