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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 […]
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Death notices – March 31
Wayne County Allen, Sheila D., 52, of Richmond, died March 27. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Baldwin, Lora K., 60, of Richmond, died March 29. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Combes, Robert, 83, of Richmond, died March 28. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Reed, Mary Ellen, […]
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UPDATE: Boil advisory LIFTED for specific Centerville area
UPDATE: The boil advisory has been lifted. Centerville officials are urging customers in a specific area of town to boil their water until further notice. The area affected is from 816 North McMinn Road heading south on McMinn (west side of road ONLY) to Willow Grove Road. The boil was prompted by an emergency water […]
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Students, teachers honored through I-STAR program
Local students and teachers are being honored through the regional I-STAR Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program. The 34th annual program is in recognition of students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Three seniors at Centerville, Connersville, Franklin County, Hagerstown, Lincoln, Rushville, Tri and Union County were honored. Each of the students also are honoring […]
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Connersville man’s body discovered in Preble County, Ohio
A distinct tattoo has helped with the identification of a Connersville man’s body found in a wooded area in Preble County, Ohio. Shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, the Preble County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a resident in the 2000 block of Somerville West Elkton Road, which is in Somers Township near […]
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County’s Vietnam vets will be honored
Wayne County is paying tribute to its Vietnam veterans and their widows with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a program and a lapel pin thanking them for their service. Centerville Public Library, Centerville-Abington Elementary School, the Town of Centerville and Central Christian Church are organizing an event Friday, March 29 to express appreciation. The date is significant […]
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ALERT CANCELED for 2-year-old girl missing from Cambridge City
Shortly after a statewide Silver Alert was declared Sunday night in hopes of finding a 2-year-old girl missing from Cambridge City, the alert was canceled. The alert was sent to media via email at 9:41 p.m. Sunday. Indiana State Police said the alert was canceled at 11:22 p.m. as requested by Cambridge City Police Department, […]
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School evacuated after student reports smoke in restroom; no one hurt
Lincoln Middle/High School had an unscheduled fire alarm on Friday, March 22, but Principal Renée Lakes reported in the school’s weekly newsletter that everyone followed procedures and was safe. Lakes said water somehow got onto an outlet in the middle school boys’ restroom. She said the ground fault interrupter did trip, but there was a […]