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Coffin historic site celebrates Underground Railroad Month

The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in Fountain City will present special September events to celebrate Underground Railroad Month. The month that was first recognized in Indiana during 2021 celebrates the Coffins and other Indiana abolitionists who helped thousands of freedom-seekers escape from slavery, according to a news release. The Historic Newport Walking […]

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Entities set budget hearings

Wayne County citizens have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]

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State champ

During Wayne County’s first year of competing in a national student civics contest, a local student won the state championship and will compete in Washington, D.C. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce offered a local competition for the National Civics Bee in April. The program aims to encourage more students to engage in civics and […]

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Reid Center hosts 6 noon shows

The Reid Center will host six live performances this fall, plus special Halloween and Christmas events.  Reid Live! features free noon performances the first and third Wednesdays of September, October and November inside the former Reid Presbyterian Church, 1004 N. A St., Richmond, according to a news release. The performance lineup is: Tours of the […]

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Taxing entities schedule budget public hearings

Wayne County citizens have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]

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Lincoln to recognize all grads

Lincoln Middle/High School is inviting all alumni and community members for what officials call “a true homecoming” in September. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, with classes competing against each other in Eagle Mania games on the football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. On Sept. 19, LHS’ tennis and volleyball teams […]

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Inspectors find spoiled food, mold-like substance

Inspectors discovered five critical and 24 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. For instance, employees were found without hair restraints, and dirty areas were noted.  Wayne County Health Department employees collected those concerns between July 17-Aug. 10.  Establishments are to post their most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]