Stories about Hagerstown will be shared on March 14 when Ball State PBS airs the next installment in its series highlighting small towns and cities. “Now Entering … Hagerstown,” a video scrapbook of its people, places and history as seen through the eyes of its residents, premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, on Ball State PBS. It will […]
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Community orchestra performing March 10
Richmond Community Orchestra will perform a medley of music at its early spring concert on Sunday, March 10. The performance begins at 3:30 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium in Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Musicians have been rehearsing works including “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; “Joyeuse March” by Emmanuel Chabrier; “Scherzo” from Symphony […]
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Barrett receives award for public health support
State Rep. Brad Barrett was recently honored with a State Health Commissioner Award for his support of public health in Indiana. Barrett (R-Richmond), who represents District 56, is the chair of the House Public Health Committee and sponsored Health First Indiana legislation passed during 2023 that made a historic investment in Indiana public health, according […]
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Teens can get paid to learn about workforce
Wayne County teens can register for the next session of Workforce Initiative Network (WIN) starting March 6. The teen-centered program pays $100 for the first three weeks and $250 for the last four weeks. Participants job shadow with local businesses and learn about resume building, interviews and applications. Twenty seats are available. The program meets […]
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Wernle ends outpatient services, dismisses most staff
Following a Jan. 28 announcement that it was ending its residential treatment services, Wernle Youth & Family Treatment Center in Richmond said in a statement March 2 that it is also ending its outpatient services, dismissing its service staff and working to evaluate future opportunities. “The infrastructure needed to continue those services is cost prohibitive […]
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Future farmers feed breakfast
Clad in their traditional blue corduroy jackets, Hagerstown, Northeastern Wayne and Western Wayne FFA members organized the annual Wayne County FFA Farmers Breakfast. Guests gathered Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Wayne County Fairgrounds for a meal served by the students and a program celebrating National FFA Week. Opening ceremonies included President Kori Craig, Secretary Maggie Retherford […]
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Fountain City Forward announces eclipse events
Fountain City Forward has announced three events leading to the April 8 total solar eclipse. On April 6, Total Eclipse of the Art, a juried art competition will be at the Fountain City Lions Den, 600 W. Main St., Fountain City. Judging will occur at 9 a.m. and awards presented at 10 a.m. Shaun Dingwerth, […]
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Survey responses could boost social services at libraries
Volunteers are needed for an online survey about community needs, types of social services available and the role of public libraries. The survey needs to be completed before Feb. 29. Indiana University’s research team is conducting the survey at bit.ly/libraryss. The needs assessment will be used to develop a social service model in public libraries. […]
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Volunteers offer free tax help
Wayne County residents can now make appointments for free help with their tax forms in the coming weeks. A dozen AARP Certified Tax Aide volunteers are offering assistance through April 10 by appointment only at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those seeking advice can call 765-203-1788 to reserve a time with a tax […]
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Centerville’s library closing Feb. 23-March 3
Centerville’s library will be closed from Feb. 23 through March 3 as part of its ongoing renovation. Director Curran Koehler said the use of polyurethane during those days would make it difficult to breathe in the building. Koehler said the library is expected to reopen March 4 for normal hours. The historic Jones Room renovation […]