Fountain City residents are invited to learn about 2025 opportunities and reflect on 2024 projects for their community. Fountain City Forward is planning a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Lions Club’s building, 600 W. Main St. Upcoming events and volunteer opportunities include stewardship of new concrete planters placed throughout town […]
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‘1619 Project’ creator speaking in Richmond
Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of “The 1619 Project,” will give a free talk in Richmond. The program starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium in Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W. Admission is free for the community. No tickets are required. Her visit includes a 75-minute […]
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Club honors caring citizens
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County recognized community members and organizations for their support during 2024. Those receiving awards during the Jan. 21 dinner at Forest Hills Country Club were: Khalia, the club’s 2024 Youth of the Year, shared her club journey for attendees. “I have had the opportunity to share my story, […]
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Photos: Ice flies as carvers create art, smiles
Professional ice carvers visited Richmond last week for the annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Because of warmer weather, the carvings were not put on display until Saturday at Elstro Plaza. The festival closed with Saturday night’s Meltdown Throwdown carving competition between Team Fire and Team Ice. Team Ice won the golden chainsaw prize, then fireworks […]
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Food inspection detects evidence of pests
Inspectors discovered two critical and three noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the presence of rodents and other pests, unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment and the presence of mold in food areas. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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4 listening sessions planned
Wayne County residents are asked to contribute their ideas for upcoming funding priorities and projects. Four community feedback sessions are being planned around the county from Jan. 29-Feb. 20. Forward Wayne County and Wayne County Government leaders say residents’ input “is vital to building a thriving community.” Similar sessions were organized a few years […]
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3 Bethany coworkers bring RCT plays to life
Richmond Civic Theatre relies on volunteer directors for shows, and this season, three Bethany Theological Seminary employees are stepping into the spotlight as stage directors for the first time. RCT staff say Lori Current, Karen Duhai and Terri Mitchell bring their passion, creativity and shared commitment to the community. Although each has a unique theater […]
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Richmond asks for potential improvements to be ranked
City officials say that Richmond residents’ opinions matter in an online survey about recreation, infrastructure and other topics. The survey includes list of projects that have been identified by residents as priorities in previous public planning events. Responses are due Jan. 21. Lindsay Darnell, community development coordinator, said city officials are seeking community input about […]
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Photos: Scoot over, sir!
Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]
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Madrigal feast features music, market
Renaissance food, shopping and entertainment are planned to benefit a performing arts venue. Volunteers are again organizing a Valentine’s Madrigal Feast at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. A marketplace will open the festivities. Revelers can purchase mementos and gifts and sip wassail as they peruse jolly booths. A […]