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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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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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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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Halloween activities roundup

In addition to trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events, local organizations are adding pumpkin flair to everything from roller skating to concerts, dances and charitable runs and walks. Here’s a list of Halloween and seasonal fun activities we’ve discovered that could appeal to a variety of ages. Oct. 20 Oct. 20-21 Oct. 21 Oct. 21, 28, 31 […]