Wayne County Emergency Management has created a list of cooling centers to help combat the hottest hours each day. National Weather Service says children, the elderly and people with chronic ailments are at greater risk of being affected by heat. Heat exhaustion, cramps or heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to these conditions. When […]
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Devils place 18th in nation
The Richmond High School bowling team participated in the 2024 High School National Championships, held June 8 through June 10 at Leisure Lanes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Over 50 teams from 21 states, including Hawaii and Alaska, qualified to participate, with the top 16 teams advancing to the final round. Richmond finished 18th, only 32 pins […]
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Black, African women sought for online health survey
Researchers at the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis are asking for Black and African women between ages 18 and 45 to complete a survey on health behaviors, experiences and outcomes. The purpose of this study is to better understand the reproductive health and care of Black and African women before […]
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Youth organization racing to raise $25,000
Birth to Five aims to secure $12,500 in June donations to receive a matching grant of the same amount. The organization, which serves all of Wayne County, has begun a Race to $25K. Stamm-Koechlein Family Foundation will match each dollar given up to $12,500. Staff say showing support will benefit today’s local children and families […]
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Back-to-School Fit Fair replacing City Fit
Community partners are being sought for a Back-to-School Fit Fair. Meridian Health Services is combining what it calls the best of the event previously known as City Fit with school registration to help parents and students at a one-stop shop. The event will include free health screenings and immunizations by Meridian’s family medical care, dentistry […]
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Grant helping expand broadband access in Henry County
Two Henry County addresses will gain access to high-speed broadband through help from a state grant. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently announced 146 homes and six business addresses benefiting from $657,886 awarded in Indiana Connectivity Program’s ninth round. The state awarded $9,600 to the Henry County project, with a total investment of […]
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Park concerts feature Elton John tribute, orchestra
Two free outdoor concerts are scheduled in the coming days. Cambridge City Main Street is offering the first of its three summer concerts at Creitz Park on Saturday, June 8, a couple blocks north of the downtown area along U.S. 40. The concert, “The Elton John Experience by Tommy Lee Thompson,” is set for 6-9 […]
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Richmond show debuts June 6
A video scrapbook of Richmond’s people, places and history as seen through the eyes of residents will debut June 6 on a regional PBS station. “NOW ENTERING … RICHMOND” premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, on Ball State PBS and at ballstatepbs.org, the PBS App and the Ball State Public Media App. The […]
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Balloons glowing for 10th time
Time might fly, but hot air balloons will glow again outside Richmond Rose Garden on a June night while staying in place. Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are organizing the 10th 1stBLOOM&GLOW on Wednesday, June 5. The event celebrates the first blooms on the garden’s hundreds of rose bushes and raises money to maintain them. Tickets […]
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Golf fundraisers set for June
Several organizations are offering fundraisers in June, and at least two of them are golf outings. Whitewater Valley Pro Bono Commission’s event begins with a 12:15 p.m. meal and 1 p.m. tee off on Friday, June 14, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond. The $80 individual or $300 foursome tickets will serve civil legal […]