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INDOT plans I-70 lane, shoulder closures 

Significant pavement patching and other projects are scheduled for Wayne County’s Interstate 70 starting this week.  Those shoulder and lane closures are to be completed before Christmas, and before extensive construction begins early next year.  Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the patching work is outside of the first planned improvements for Revive I-70, but […]

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$1.1M grant expands regional health care

Well Care Community Health has received what its officials call a significant federal grant to increase its behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Wayne and additional counties.   The Richmond-based nonprofit will receive $1.1 million over two years to add staff.  The funding is part of a nationwide initiative to integrate mental health and […]

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County vote centers now open

Haircuts, manicures and vehicle maintenance often require an appointment and reminders, and voters might want to take the same care in setting their own time to vote. Wayne County voters can cast ballots for a few hours on any day except Sunday, Nov. 3, before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some voters already […]

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Potbellied pig can stay in town

Oscar the miniature pig can stay home, just like it says in the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme lyrics.  He might even pave the way for other miniature pet pigs to live within Cambridge City town limits.  At its Oct. 14 meeting, council heard Oscar’s owner, Tony Smith, explain how the federal government says potbellied […]

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RCS: Tech, security concerns abated

In addition to alleged Title IX inequities, Richmond Community Schools addressed recent security and technology concerns during its Oct. 9 meeting. Although the Title IX investigation is ramping up after engaging Noblesville-based law firm Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim to conduct an audit of RHS’ athletic programs, the other two situations appear to be wrapping […]