Grizzell, James “Jim” K., 80, of Connersville, died June 6. Arrangements announced by Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. Hancock, Margaret, 96, of Connersville, died June 2. Arrangements announced by Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Connersville. Hunter, Orean, 97, of Connersville, died June 3. Arrangements announced by Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. Scott, Herbert “Gene,” 85, of Connersville, […]
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Photo gallery: Lincoln graduation 2019
Here are a few of our pictures from graduation in a Facebook gallery. Click on this link: https://bit.ly/2Mvn7Uw
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1st BLOOM & GLOW moved to Thursday
Hot air balloons again will glow Thursday, June 6, near Richmond Rose Garden. Stormy weather predictions have led organizers to reschedule it on Tuesday from its previously scheduled date of Wednesday, June 5. Rose garden volunteers are organizing the seventh annual 1st BLOOM and GLOW fundraiser for the community, which celebrates the 32nd year of […]
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Donations being collected in Wayne County for tornado victims
Primex Transport is donating the use of a truck and trailer to collect donations for those affected by the devastating Memorial Day tornadoes. Needed items include: non-perishable food items, bottled water, diapers, baby wipes, baby food, paper towels, personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.), paper plates, plastic utensils, pet food and gloves. […]
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Henry County pursuit ends in Wayne County with 2 arrests
An early morning pursuit that started in Henry County ended in Wayne County with the arrest of two Huntington men. Around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, Indiana State Trooper J.T. Burns was on patrol in Henry County when he overheard radio traffic of an Eaton (Indiana) Police Department unit attempting to pull over a fleeing […]
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Review: ‘Leading Ladies’ shine in comedy at Richmond Civic Theatre
Supplied by Ally Springett If you’re a frequent guest of Richmond Civic Theatre and you love comedies, then you’ll probably already be familiar with Ken Ludwig’s work. “Lend Me A Tenor,” “The Three Musketeers,” “Twentieth Century,” and “Moon Over Buffalo” have all been performed at RCT. The most recent addition to the list is “Leading […]
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Photo gallery: Donkey basketball at Lincoln High School
Here are some photos taken by Brenda McLane at the recent donkey basketball game at Lincoln High School. Click here for our gallery. The event was a fundraiser for LHS’ boys basketball team.
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Richmond mayor wins primary, will face challenger in fall election
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow won the only contested race on Tuesday’s primary election ballot in Richmond to advance to the general election. Snow collected 65.96 percent of the votes, receiving 1,021, compared to Jack Cruse’s 34.04 percent (527 votes). Snow is concluding his first term as Richmond mayor, while Cruse formerly worked for the city. […]
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Autopsy results announced related to police action shooting in Randolph County
On Monday, May 6, Randolph County Sheriff Art Moystner requested Indiana State Police investigate a police action shooting by the Union City Police Department. At 6:56 a.m., the Randolph County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center received a 911 call concerning a suspicious subject hiding in the bushes of a home in the 100 block of Pleasant […]
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Registration due May 1 for student health careers camp
This story ran earlier in our print editions, but we wanted to do one more reminder before Wednesday’s deadline. Local high school students are invited to apply for a free health careers camp to be offered in June. The one-day session will be offered with job shadowing opportunities with physicians, medical assistants, nursing, and allied […]