During a message broadcast Sunday afternoon, the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency lifted the evacuation order for residents and businesses within a half mile of the site of last week’s industrial fire, as well as the shelter in place order for others in the area. Mayor Dave Snow said the decision is based on the […]
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Dublin native’s pictures stimulate ‘peace,’ ‘calmness’
More than 40 calming photos made by a Wayne County woman have been chosen to be permanently displayed at a new $11 million YWCA campus. Eugenia (Doll) Mills grew up in Dublin and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. She then went on to nursing school and eventually received a doctorate in nursing. […]
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Richmond fire contained, water issues ‘frustrating’
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact For Wednesday April 12 updates, read continuing coverage: Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner 9:00 PM: Mayor Snow says the evacuation order is expected to stay in place through tonight as the city waits for results […]
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Tri officials providing support after teen’s death
A local school district encourages families to help students with the grieving process after a teen died in an automobile accident on Monday. South Henry School Corp. Superintendent Jeremy Duncan called Jeneka Lancaster an “amazing and active member of our school community.” Lancaster, a Tri Jr. Sr. High School student, died on the evening of […]
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Randolph, Henry counties sharing nearly $4M in road funds
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 […]