The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit made its national debut Sept. 11 in Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. The exhibit arrived Sept. 10 with an escort of motorcyclists and first responders from the Ohio state line, was unveiled the next day and remained open through the weekend. Activities included remembrance ceremonies, speakers, […]
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Community events from Sept. 10-30
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Public meetings for Sept. 10-18
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Thursday, Sept. 11 Monday, Sept. 15 Tuesday, Sept. 16 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Thursday, Sept. 18 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Day celebrates clay, ceramics
Richmond Art Museum featured clay and ceramics Sept. 6 during its annual Potterypalooza event at Richmond High School. The event showcased displays of artwork and demonstrations on the lawn outside the museum. Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
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Speakers joining traveling memorial ceremonies
Speakers have been announced for events during the national premiere of a memorial that recognizes those who have fought against terrorism. The Global War on Terrorism Traveling Memorial Tribute exhibit and the Indiana Fallen Heroes tribute will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13, at Wayne County Veterans […]
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Reid Health’s acting leader earns job as president/CEO
About six months after becoming acting president/CEO, Reid Health Governing Board has hired Ben Wells as Reid Health’s leader. Wells had served as acting president/CEO since February after Craig Kinyon, the organization’s president/CEO for nearly 17 years, requested an indefinite leave of absence. In a Sept. 4 news release, Wells said it’s an honor to […]
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PHOTOS: Crowds enjoy 2-day festival
Cambridge City’s Canal Days brought families together for festival fun and fundraising this past weekend. The downtown festival, with a theme of “Peace, Love & Canal Days,” kicked off with one event on Friday, Sept. 5. The weekend was filled with delicious food, live music, a golf tournament, games, arts and craft vendors, a foam […]
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Livestock, tractor, sewing efforts shine at state fair
Wayne County 4-H has shared its members’ animal project results from August’s Indiana State Fair as well as results from the tractor contest and sewing fashion revue. Animal projects Beef Hadley Neagle: 4th, Charolais — Heifers 100%, Junior Yearling Heifers Hayden Neagle: 2nd, Charolais — Composite Heifers, Early Summer Yearling Heifers Aubrey Neagle: Reserve Grand […]
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New award honors Rodgers’ legacy with RSO
Richmond Symphony Orchestra honored David Rodgers’ legacy during its Aug. 18 annual meeting by initiating the David Rodgers Friend of the RSO and awarding it to Roberta Roswell and Brian Alenskis. Rodgers, who died in May, served 28 years on the RSO board and helped the board set financial policies and protect investments, according to […]
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Reid celebrates 2 foundation gifts
Reid Health named a dining room and conference room in honor of residents who made major gifts to the Reid Health Foundation. The Paul & Pat Lingle Family Dining Room and the Henry Oncology Conference Room were unveiled Aug. 26, according to a news release. Robin Henry has served on Reid’s governing and foundation boards […]