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Community events from May 14-31

Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 May 15-17 May 15-18 Friday, May 16 May 16-17 May 16-18 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 Monday, May 19 Tuesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24 Monday, May 26 Tuesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 28 May 28-June 1 Thursday, May […]

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Superintendent: Computer damage won’t be tolerated

At least one Wayne County school district is addressing an “extremely dangerous” social media trend for students that poses a significant fire risk. In a letter written for families and staff, Nettle Creek Superintendent Emily Schaeffer described encouragement found on TikTok to intentionally create electrical short circuits in Chromebook laptop computers. In the letter that […]

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2 counties, town receive total of $610K in grants

Three area Indiana communities have received portions of $3.6 million in federal grants. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the 20 winners of owner-occupied rehabilitation and planning grants. Henry County received $500,000 to establish a program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make repairs on their homes. Eligible repairs include roof repair or […]

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Bill to trim health care costs, combat fraud heads to governor

Indiana General Assembly passed State Rep. Brad Barrett’s (R-Richmond) legislation that he said will reduce health care costs, improve transparency and empower patients across Indiana. With recent amendments, Barrett said the legislation now includes stronger patient protections and expanded oversight measures. A key provision of House Enrolled Act 1003 strengthens site of service billing standards […]

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2 orchestras offer ‘Bluey,’ Berlioz

With selections ranging from a children’s cartoon theme to a harp concerto, two orchestras will perform for all ages on Saturday, May 10. Richmond Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with “A Finale Fantastique” at 7:30 p.m. in Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway. Selections include Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” Gliere’s “Harp […]

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Community events from May 7-27

May 7-11 Thursday, May 8 May 8-10 May 8-11 and 15-18 Friday, May 9 May 9-11 Saturday, May 10 Sunday, May 11 Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 May 15-17 Friday, May 16 May 16-17 May 16-18 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 Tuesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 21 […]

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Free copies of ‘The Wild Robot’ offered

Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]

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Hibberd student wins civics bee

Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]