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 […]
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Toys for Tots changes document requirements
Toys for Tots, which serves ages 0-18 in Wayne and surrounding counties, has announced changes regarding its annual giveaway. Families can receive toys starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Whitewater Valley Marine Corps League, 200 S. Ninth St., Richmond. This year, the Richmond site will serve children in Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, Union and […]
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Artists show global perspective through local lens
This year’s closing Richmond Art Museum exhibition challenged participants to submit work that channeled global perspectives through their own unique lens. The result was an array of pieces rich in diverse viewpoints. Ten local artists of varying disciplines are featured in RAM’s 127th Annual Exhibition of Indiana and Ohio Artists. For more than a century, […]
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Northeastern board approves coaches
Northeastern Wayne Schools formally approved several winter sports coaches at its Nov. 19 board meeting.
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Bane becomes RPD’s new K-9
Richmond Police Department’s newest K-9 is Bane. VFW Post 1108 contributed $30,000 for RPD to purchase Bane from Ultimate Canine in Westfield, where Bane and partner Officer Jacob Wolfal underwent training. Bane is trained in locating narcotics, tracking missing and endangered people, searching for articles and evidence, and finding suspects, according to a news release. […]
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December concerts provide seasonal sounds
Joyful sounds are a key part of Christmas festivities, and several organizations have planned holiday-themed concerts or musicals in the coming days. Several events are centered around music, while live performances enhance festivals and other gatherings. Here are some of the opportunities to have sacred and seasonal songs wash over you. Check with local schools […]
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Community events from Dec. 4 through Dec. 31
Thursday, Dec. 4 Dec. 4-5 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Dec. 5-7 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Dec. 9 and 11 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, Dec. 12 Dec. 12-14 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 4-11
Thursday, Dec. 4 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Cambridge City welcomes season
Cambridge City welcomed winter and the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 29, with its annual Winter Wonderland festival. The evening included a parade and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree near the gazebo at Foote and Main streets. Residents braved the seasonal temperatures and the day’s precipitation to enjoy the festivities. Lilley Photography captured these photos […]
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Community events from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31
Thursday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 28 Nov. 28-30 Saturday, Nov. 29 Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Dec. 9 and 11 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, […]