Two Richmond High graduates have been selected as this year’s Paul and Pat Lingle Scholars at Indiana University East. Ramsey Cartee and Evelyn Goss received the scholarship award that will continue through their four-year programs. Recipients of the scholarship are incoming freshmen enrolled in the IU East Honors Programs. Participants must have a GPA of […]
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Cambridge native receives Scouting honor
A former Cambridge City resident received a rare honor within the centuries-long history of the National Eagle Scout Association. Retired Huntington dentist Dr. John Regan was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, an honor only given 2,200 times among the organization’s 2.75 million members. Dr. Regan became an Eagle Scout of Cambridge City’s Explorer Post […]
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Bethany Seminary receives $10M in Lilly funding
A Richmond institution has received a substantial funding boost from the Lilly Endowment. Bethany Theological Seminary received a $10 million grant to support a new initiative for enrolling graduate students pursuing theological studies and careers in ministry. The new project, entitled “Preparing the Way: Expanding Vocational Paths for Undergraduate Students,” readies Bethany to form partnerships […]
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MRL Express revives library’s mobile services
Morrisson-Reeves Library will take its services on tour next year. The Richmond library has acquired the MRL Express, a mobile outreach vehicle. The venture is a return to outreach services to residents within Richmond and 11 Wayne County townships. The MRL Express is a modified Ford F350 with a custom cargo box designed to operate […]
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Community events from Dec. 10 through Dec. 31
Ongoing holiday events Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, Dec. 12 Dec. 12-13 Dec. 12-14 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Friday, Dec. 19 Saturday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 21 Monday, Dec. 22 Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 10-18
Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Hagerstown holidays
The Hagerstown Hometown Christmas parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 6. Christmas carolers from Hagerstown Junior/Senior High choir performed on the post office steps. Hot cocoa was also available for the attendees. Sherry Stuart captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Inspectors find 17 violations at 1 eatery
Cooked pasta stored on top of a trash container, hand-washing concerns, a mold-like substance in an ice maker, a ladle wrapped with electrical tape and dozens of cold cheeseburgers were among Wayne County Health Department inspectors’ November discoveries. Inspectors found 53 issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in […]
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PHOTOS: Sharing holiday joy
Fountain City enjoyed its first Hometown Holiday Lighted Christmas Parade event Dec. 6. The festivities included meeting with Santa, colorful lights, a marching band and more. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Blood drives scheduled in December
Versiti Blood Center offers multiple opportunities to donate blood this December. Blood donation is always a need, but it rises especially in the colder winter months. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio’s drives include: Thursday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Union High School, 8707 W U.S. Hwy 36, Modoc; and Noon-4 p.m., Randolph 4H Building, 1885 […]