First Bank Richmond is celebrating IU Day on Wednesday, April 10, with a $10,000 matching gift opportunity for alumni and friends of the campus. The bank will match – up to $500 per donor – up to $10,000 in total giving to the IU East campus. Now in its fourth year, IU Day is a […]
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Rumor confirmed: Reid is buying former Cambridge City store for bigger office
Reid Health’s Tuesday announcement that it has purchased a long-empty store in Cambridge City for a larger medical office confirms information swirling in western Wayne County in recent weeks. The health system recently purchased what’s known as the Alco and CVS building at 1122 Indiana 1 South. The 27,000-square-foot building houses CVS/Pharmacy, which will remain […]
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UPDATE: I-70 reopens, fatally wounded suspect identified
Indiana State Police is helping Henry County Sheriff’s Department investigate a police action shooting involving one of their deputies that backed up traffic Tuesday through Cambridge City and other Wayne County communities west of Indiana 1. Shortly before noon, police announced I-70 westbound has been reopened through Henry County. I-70 westbound was closed between the […]
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Wayne County death notices – April 8
Coleman, Jon, 64, died March 30. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Cross, Debra “Debi” J., 61, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Richmond, died Feb. 5. Arrangements announced by MossFeaster Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clearwater, Florida. Dixon, Karen Estes, 62, died Feb. 23. Memorial service planned at Northside Church of Christ, Richmond. […]
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Fayette County death notices – April 8
Barrett, Ernie, 69, of Liberty, who worked in Connersville, died March 30. Arrangements announced by Urban-Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. Dixon, Diane E. (Collins), 33, of Brookville, Ind., who has family in Connersville, died March 29. Arrangements announced by Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville. Harrison, Elmo, 79, of Connersville, died April 5. Arrangements announced by […]
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Free chicken and noodle meals planned for April
After providing free meals for three months to local residents, one change has been made for April after an analysis of numbers. Because of low participation in East Germantown/ Pershing, a pickup site has been dropped in that community, and one more is being offered in Cambridge City. Prepared meals are prepackaged in carry-out containers […]
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Death notices – April 2
Wayne County, Ind. Coleman, Jon, 64, died March 30. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Sudhoff, Dr. Charles O., 91, of Bridgman, Michigan, a Boston (Ind.) High School graduate, died March 28. Arrangements announced by Pike Funeral Home-Boyd Chapel, Bridgman, Michigan. Tevis, Kenneth Ray, 88, of Richmond, died March 31. Arrangements announced by […]
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Reducing kids’ stress, addiction recovery will be discussed at free lunches integrating science, faith
Contrary to a popular slogan, there is a free lunch—at Bethany Theological Seminary, on April 5 and 9. The two lunches, which are open to the public, will feature talks and discussion that integrate science and religious faith. On April 5, Beth Mechlin, associate professor of psychology at Earlham College, will speak on childhood stress, […]
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Dublin now has open council seat to fill
Dublin officials are seeking to fill a vacancy on town council after Carol Study resigned. Town officials say they wish her well at her new residence, and noted she has become very involved in the community over the years. The town council meets at 7:15 p.m. on the second Tuesday each month. Those who want […]