As the seventh of eight children, Dennis Rome was inspired by two older sisters who became teachers. Despite the challenges faced after Rome lost his father at age 4, his mother encouraged the siblings to become the first generation of their family to pursue college. He is still working in higher education more than 30 […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Overnight shelters regularly open
Local organizations are beginning to announce their overnight shelters and warming stations when temperatures dip to dangerously cold levels. Some facilities, such as volunteer fire stations, are not staffed regularly and should be contacted via phone before arriving to ensure someone will be present. This list was compiled by Region 9 Continuum of Care. Contact […]
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‘Rent’ opening at RCT
Today’s young professionals and some who are decades away from that season of life might relate to a group of friends struggling with love, finances and illness. Richmond Civic Theatre offers eight performances of the rock musical “Rent” from Nov. 2-5 and 9-12. “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished […]
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Tripled demand for food pantry strains funds
Citing heavy demand, a local food pantry is seeking nearly $50,000 to end the year in the black. Eldon Harzman, board president for Community Food Pantry, said the organization has fed 3.5 times as many people as this time last year. In 2023’s first nine months, CFP provided 102,408 meals, compared to 73,870 meals for […]
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Pay raise for RCS staff draws cheers
Although agreeing to purchase McBride Stadium might be the most visible outcome of Richmond Community Schools’ Oct. 18 board meeting, it wasn’t the action that received audience applause. That celebration was after a 6-0 vote to increase pay for staff such as preschool teachers and classroom paraprofessionals. Classified staff salaries Some RCS teachers have previously […]
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CACS receives 1 of 33 global awards
Outside reviewers have given Centerville-Abington Community Schools a rare form of recognition. Jennifer Horvath from Cognia, who was part of the team that evaluated CACS for accreditation earlier this year, presented a certificate to the school board and administrators at their Oct. 18 meeting. Horvath said a total of 25 schools and eight districts around […]
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Memorial donations make pickleball expansion reality
Growing Wayne County’s pickleball community was important to Randy Buhl, who enjoyed playing the sport locally as well as all over Indiana. New pickleball courts in Cambridge City now pay tribute to the enthusiastic athlete. After the 57-year-old’s unexpected passing in January, many friends and family contributed in Randy’s memory to Golay Community Center at […]
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IUE Chancellor installation Nov. 3
Indiana University East is organizing a public installation ceremony for new Chancellor Dennis Rome. The ceremony takes place on campus at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Whitewater Hall’s Vivian Auditorium, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Rome is IU East’s seventh chancellor. Since beginning his job, Rome says he has focused on strengthening student success strategies […]
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‘Comeback’ teacher named district’s best
Linda Morgason’s enthusiasm remains high after starting another year of helping Richmond Community Schools students learn to read. Morgason retired from RCS in 2008 after 39 years of teaching and says she has been “very blessed.” She was elected to the district’s school board that fall, and served two terms. Morgason also began working for […]
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Centerville adds more bus stop-arm cameras
Those driving along Centerville-Abington Community Schools bus routes have two more incentives to follow traffic laws each day. CACS has equipped two more buses with stop-arm cameras. Because of frequent violations on North Centerville Road, a bus on that route now has a camera. So far this school year, CACS officials have filed 13 stop-arm […]