Families were delighted and entertained on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Archway Days in Centerville. There was fun for the whole family at the annual festival. Clowns interacted with families using balloon creations and stilts, model trains were on display, kids rode on cars pulled by a tractor and other carnival rides and participants were even […]
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Parade entrants, vendors sought for Levi Coffin Days
Fountain City Lions Club and Fountain City Forward are registering vendors and parade participants for the 58th annual Levi Coffin Days Festival on Sept. 20–21. Fountain City Forward is organizing the parade at 11 a.m. Sept. 20. This year’s theme, “Where History Meets Heart,” reflects the town’s historical roots and enduring sense of community pride. […]
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State honors Fountain City farmer
Duane Hieger of Hieger Farms in Fountain City has been named a 2025 River Friendly Farmer, one of 53 Hoosier farmers recognized statewide for their commitment to protecting Indiana’s soil and water. Hieger was honored during a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil […]
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Preparations underway for Archway Days
By Gabriella Chew Archway Days is back for its 37th year, bringing a carnival theme and fresh activities to this year’s festivities. The festival will take place on Aug. 22 and 23 at Maplewood Park in Centerville. It will run on Friday from 3 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. […]
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Jazz drummer to play Richmond benefit concert
A Richmond High School graduate who became a renowned jazz drummer will play a benefit concert for the Reid Center. Jeff Hamilton will appear with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and popular jazz pianist Carol Lou Woodward for a 7 p.m. show Sept. 27 in the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond, the former Reid […]
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Public meetings for August 20-28
Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Monday, Aug. 25 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from Aug. 20 through Sept. 6
Aug. 20-23 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Aug. 22-23 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Monday, Aug. 25 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Aug. 28-31 Friday, Aug. 29 Aug. 29-30 Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Saturday, Aug. 30 Wednesday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 5 Sept. 6-7 Saturday, Sept. 6 […]
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Organization shares support for Social Security
As questions swirl about possible cuts to the U.S. Social Security benefit system, a nonpartisan Wayne County group celebrated the program’s past and hoped for its strong future. On Thursday, Aug. 14, nearly a dozen Wayne County Indivisible members gathered at 500 N. A St. to recognize the 90th anniversary of the Social Security system. […]
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4-H members bring home 67 state fair awards
Wayne County 4-H members have earned nearly 70 ribbons at Indiana State Fair for projects ranging from sport fishing to foods and woodworking. Kendell Matheney, Wayne County’s Purdue Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development, shared this list of accomplishments: Tractor contest In addition, six members of Wayne County Tractor Club — Garrett Cope, Abby Myers, […]
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10 honored for community improvements
Recognizing investments made to improve appearances, functionality and spirit, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and organizations at its annual Community Improvement Awards. The Aug. 12 ceremony at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown celebrated construction, renovation, vision, community pride and transformational impact. Winners Additional nominees Root 13 owner […]