Wayne County is among several central Indiana areas seeing expanded rural broadband access through projects by Spectrum and Comcast, according to recent news releases. Spectrum says about 3,100 local homes and businesses will gain access through a multi-year fiber expansion project aimed at delivering multi-gigabit internet speeds. Separately, Comcast says about 2,100 Wayne County homes […]
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Food drive aims to Stamp Out Hunger
Leave some food, get some mail. The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place Saturday, May 9, in neighborhoods across Wayne County. Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable food in a bag near their mailbox. While on their routes, letter carriers will gather donations and take them to the post office that day. […]
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IU East, RCS launch program
An April 21 signing ceremony saw 14 Richmond Community Schools staff members become the first cohort of a new apprenticeship program between RCS and IU East. The event was held in Whitewater Hall. The Registered Apprenticeship K-12 Teacher Program provides a pathway for paraprofessionals, substitutes and teaching assistants to earn a bachelor’s degree in education […]
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Fluffy friends can join Indiana field trip
Stuffed animals who love adventures, new experiences and making new friends can be dropped off soon for a free Teddy Bear Camp. Hosted by Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, organizers of the May 11-22 “camp” say they will take the stuffed friends along the National Road on an adventure […]
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Unsealed freezer found, other citations in food inspections
A broken reach-in freezer door was among violations cited in the latest food inspection reports from April 2 to April 17. A total of 11 establishments were dinged for various issues with some rendering corrections within days. A new establishment, Richmond’s Dollar Tree, received its preoperational notice. Twenty-five establishments received no violations. Violations No Violations […]
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Bee Gees tribute nearly sold out
Ticket demand has been high for a Bee Gees tribute show in Richmond, but seats remain available. Civic Hall Performing Arts Center is concluding its season with a nationally traveling show called “Night Fever – A Tribute to the Bee Gees.” The concert takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the auditorium inside […]
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Municipalities meet with funding partners
Wayne County municipalities met with state and federal funding agencies April 21 during Wayne County Agency Day at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. During the event sponsored by Forward Wayne County and Wayne County government, representatives from municipalities learned about upcoming grant cycles, low-interest loan programs and technical assistance opportunities, attempting to align local needs, particularly […]
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Survey gathering Glen Miller feedback
Those overseeing Richmond’s largest park are conducting an online survey to identify what improvements are needed and to gather ideas. The survey is part of a master planning effort for the park. Short-, mid- and long-term improvement projects for Glen Miller facilities and amenities will be planned. Park leaders say survey results will help shape […]
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Biking group readies events for Bike Month
Improving area bikeways will be discussed at Bike & Walk Wayne County’s planning meeting this May. It is one of many events the biking advocacy group will host for National Bike Month. Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m., the group will introduce a plan for a more integrated network of on-street bicycle routes for the […]
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PHOTOS: In touch with the natural world
The Earth Day celebration held on Saturday, April 25, at Earlham College in Richmond featured an animal show, rock painting, and other nature-related activities. Attendees had the opportunity to hold frogs, check out plants, and learn skunk and other animal facts. Tree saplings were also available at the event. Joshua Smith captured these photos for […]