United Way of Whitewater Valley’s board has announced successful applicants for the 2025-2026 grant cycle, focused on creating youth opportunity, healthy community and financial stability in Wayne and Union counties. A total of $75,000 was awarded to 23 community partners. These grants complement other United Way investments in mental health this year. One $50,000 contribution […]
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Public meetings for July 9-17
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from July 9 through August 9
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 July 15-17 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 July 17-19 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 July […]
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Feds might not give $500K to youth clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County officials didn’t receive the more than $500,000 they traditionally expect from the federal government on July 1. On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education notified states that 21st Century Community Learning Center funding wouldn’t be distributed on its traditional date, and funding is being reviewed. Local club […]
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Centerville approves 14 coaches
Centerville-Abington Community Schools has hired several coaches for the upcoming school year. The board approved the hires at its June 18 meeting. The head coaches are: Jimmy Basler, volleyball; Ricky Torres, girls soccer; Randy Ecker, boys tennis; Ricardo Torres, boys soccer; Cecil Franke, boys/girls cross country; Matthew Bellew, girls golf; Ryan Cole, football; and Zach […]
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Free workshops focus on science of reading
Parents, tutoring volunteers, youth workers and teachers are invited to learn more about the science of reading and literacy resources through free workshops. The free sessions take place on Friday, July 11, at Ivy Tech Community College’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Participants are encouraged to register at tinyurl.com/h5ajzw6p. While there is no registration […]
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Public meetings for July 2-10
Wednesday, July 2 Thursday, July 3 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from July 2 through August 3
Thursday, July 3 Saturday, July 5 Sunday, July 6 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 July 8-10 July 9-10 Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Monday, […]
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Grants target reading, animal welfare, facilities
The Wayne County Foundation’s initial 2025 grant cycle will help animal welfare, provide reading opportunities for children and underserved portions of the county, and assist with facility upgrades. Seven organizations received $274,490 to enhance the spirit of community and improve quality of life, according to a news release. The grant program changed in 2025 to […]
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I-70 work closes portion of Cardinal Greenway trail
A portion of Wayne County’s Cardinal Greenway trail was scheduled to close on or after Monday, June 30, for work associated with the Interstate 70 expansion project, known as Revive I-70. It will remain closed until late this year. The trail will end at Wayne Road for trail users traveling from the north toward the […]