Several offices and buildings in local government have announced changes to their business routines in hopes of reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Sheriff’s office/police Wayne County Sheriff’s Office announced preventative measures Sunday to protect staff, inmates and the public, according to Sheriff Randy Retter. Patrol deputies will adjust their responses to routine calls, […]
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UPDATE: Wayne County schools closing starting March 16; Head Start closing March 17
All public and private school districts in Wayne County will be closed beginning Monday, March 16. The school campuses will be closed to students at the end of the Friday, March 13, school day, and students will not be allowed on campus until April 13. Centerville-Abington Schools, Northeastern Wayne Schools, Nettle Creek Schools, Richmond Community […]
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Governor limits gatherings to 250, provides 20-day waiver for schools to reduce coronavirus spread
Statement supplied by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb This is a time when we must do all we can to reduce the spread of COVID-19, protect our most vulnerable populations and reduce their potential to acquire or spread this virus. While some actions are drastic, now, not later, is the time to act. Today I’m initiating: […]
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Reid Health begins restrictions, changes due to COVID-19 risk
Effective Friday, March 13, Reid Health is greatly restricting visitors at all of its facilities as part of multiple steps being taken to decrease risks to patients and caregivers from the rapidly spreading COVID-19 virus. “Our sacred mission is to care for everyone, no matter their need. We must do everything we can to reduce […]
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Women’s Fund art auction moved online; lunches can be picked up
Supplied by Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic and with the health and safety of our guests being our highest priority, we are taking preventative measures and modifying our event with some creative solutions. We would like to thank our 2020 Women’s Fund sponsors for their generous […]
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Ongoing Wayne County event cancellations/postponements list
Note: Indiana Governor Holcomb has declared that gatherings of 250 or more will be prohibited for the time being because of the novel coronavirus, prompting several event postponements/cancellations. We are continuously updating this list. Please contact organizers for previously announced events not on this list before attending to avoid disappointment. Send information for list additions […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Wayne County closing schools from March 23-April 12 to prevent COVID-19 spread
Wayne County Health Department announced today (Thursday) that schools within Wayne County will be closed beginning on March 23 as an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Currently there are no confirmed cases of the virus within Wayne County, according to a statement from Richmond Community Schools. Centerville-Abington Schools, Northeastern Wayne Schools, […]
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Earlham conducting undergraduate classes online after spring break
Earlham College President Anne Houtman announced this morning that all in-person classes will be moved online for the duration of the spring semester, due to growing concerns about COVID-19/ coronavirus. Face-to-face classes will be suspended at the end of regularly scheduled activities on Friday, March 13. Earlham begins spring break on Monday, March 17. Faculty […]
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WCTV cancels candidate forums because of coronavirus concerns
Whitewater Community Television (WCTV) has been actively monitoring the rapidly evolving novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Given the fluid nature of the current situation, and WCTV’s desire to keep our community and staff members safe, we have begun to evaluate our upcoming production schedule. Although no known cases of COVID-19 have been identified on any Indiana […]
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INseparable film festival at Richmond Art Museum canceled
Out of an abundance of caution due to the coronavirus outbreak, Indiana Humanities officials say they have made the tough decision to cancel scheduled events through the end of April, including Thursday night’s INseparable Film Tour screening in Richmond. One of the mini documentaries to be shown was made by Richmond native Ryan Gleeson about […]