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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait

After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]

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Meet new WWS leader at reception

Western Wayne Schools has scheduled a community reception for its new yet-to-be-named superintendent and welcomed another new board member. Superintendent search WWS has planned two events related to hiring a new district leader. The board will hear public objections or support for a proposed superintendent’s contract at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July […]

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Fantastic fair: Get the dish on local eateries

Inspectors reported one item found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments.  The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required […]

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Wilbur Wright Fly-in expected to return in 2026

Citing several factors, organizers have canceled the 2025 Wilbur Wright Fly-in that usually takes place in July at Hagerstown’s public airport. Optimist Club of Hagerstown has worked with Wayne County-based Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 373, food vendors, first responders and volunteers to offer the annual event on the 4,000-foot grass runway for many years.    EAA […]

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New branding reflects city’s arts, industry

Richmond Common Council members saw a new visual identity for the city during their July 7 meeting. A new Richmond logo developed through a branding process features an arched “Richmond” reminiscent of a vintage iron bridge and a mark that suggests the arts, roses and historic architecture, according to a presentation by Erica Deutsch, director […]

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‘Big challenge’ with tax cuts

Centerville councilors received some grim news from a financial adviser about upcoming cuts to the town’s tax revenue, and that community isn’t alone. “We want to continue the same quality of life or better, and that’s going to be a big challenge,” said Council President Dan Wandersee at the end of the presentation. Paige Sansone, […]

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PHOTOS: Sunset sounds honor jazz legacy

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra presents “A Day In The Life Of Gennett Records” as part of the free Sunset Series. The Sock Joplin Trio and the RSO Brass Quintet perform together on Wednesday, July 9, in the Starr Gennett Building. The next Sunset Series concert is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. A woodwind ensemble will […]

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PHOTOS: CC fire dept car show fundraiser

The Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department’s annual car show and fundraiser was held Sunday, July 6, at Creitz Park. The event brought more than 130 exhibitors and their families to Cambridge City, bringing business to local shops and restaurants. Some participants came from as far as two hours away. Steve Railsback of New Paris, Ohio, […]