Indiana University East senior Ashlynne Osborne is sharing her recent policy and research work at the state level. Osborne, also an Ohio Connections Academy graduate, and a classmate are scheduled to present their work Feb. 18 at the 2026 Regionals at the Rotunda at the Indiana Statehouse. Guided by IUE professor Mark Sanders, Osborne assessed […]
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Centerville boosting online instruction, career coaching
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is developing plans for live online instruction if more weather calamities arise yet this year. And, facing additional needs for career counseling and programming from new diploma requirements, CACS is creating a full-time role. Online instruction CACS successfully applied for a weather waiver day, so school won’t have to be in session […]
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Freezin’ for a reason in Richmond reservoir
Richmond’s Middlefork Reservoir will host Special Olympics Indiana’s Polar Plunge this season. Residents are invited to participate in the “Be Bold and Get Cold” campaign, a 27-year fundraiser that supports the organization’s programs. Each year, individuals and teams are challenged to brave icy waters in support of the more than 20,000 Hoosier children and adults […]
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Major gift, donations support IU East’s food pantry
Last fall, community and corporate partners made a major contribution to IU East’s Wolfmart, enhancing its service to on-campus students. The campus food pantry received a new refrigeration unit as part of its partnership with the Swipe Out Hunger program and a collaboration with Whirlpool Corporation’s Feel Good Fridge Program. In addition to the new […]
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Trailer wash to buy 5 acres in industrial park
A trailer wash is planned for a 5-acre site in the Midwest Industrial Park. During its Feb. 12 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County exercising its option to sell 5.731 acres north of Industries Road and west of Salisbury Road to Milestone Properties LLC. […]
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Students help plan ‘glow-up’ celebration
Lincoln Middle/High School students are leading their school’s renovation celebration. Interim Principal Melissa Zimmerman told Western Wayne Schools’ board at its Wednesday, Feb. 11, meeting that students are helping with many aspects of the event, including creating marketing flyers and videos. She said students are excited about what they’d call a “glow-up” of their school […]
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Furniture business receives OK to add office shed
A Williamsburg man who builds furniture is now able to build an office shed where customers can order and pick up his custom pieces. Last October, Ivan Glick received a variance of use from the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals to operate his furniture business at 6567 Flatley Road southeast of Williamsburg. He returned […]
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Simple steps reduce cancer risk
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in Indiana and in the United States, trailing only heart disease. Dr. Jennifer Bales, Wayne County’s health officer, highlighted cancer prevention tips during the Feb. 9 Wayne County Board of Health meeting. February is National Cancer Prevention Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that 30% of cancer deaths […]
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State standardizes veterans affairs officer training
Certification for county veterans affairs officers will take a step up beginning July 1. Indiana’s General Assembly last year passed legislation requiring certification standards to conduct operational business. Joe DeVito of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs spoke Feb. 11 to Wayne County’s commissioners about the changing standards. The standardized training will ensure that all […]
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Missing thermometer, labeling issues found in food inspections
The Wayne County Health Department conducted food inspections for eight businesses between Jan. 17 and Jan. 30. One had a violation, while another failed to resolve two previous issues after a follow-up. Violation Follow-up No violations OK to open