Wayne County has two more national champions and 14 more top 10 finishes from Business Professionals of America’s competition. Lincoln, Centerville and Richmond students, advisers and parents traveled to BPA’s National Leadership Conference from May 7-11 in Orlando, Florida, with many bringing home medals or plaques. To balance the pressures of competition and conference, and […]
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Philanthropist’s death attributed to storms
Wayne County’s nonprofit community was stunned Sunday night to hear about the death of Debra K. Edelman, an entrepreneur who contributed significant time and money toward health care, safety, education and other causes. The 93-year-old Richmond resident died Saturday, May 17, while staying at State Dock Marina along Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky. Tornadoes reportedly […]
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Hayes Arboretum seeks ideas via open house, survey
Through an online survey and an open house, Hayes Arboretum welcomes residents’ suggestions to plan its next 15 years. Arboretum staff are promoting an open house to gather community input for its comprehensive master plan. Participants may stop by the Nature Center between 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, at 801 Elks Road, Richmond. Area residents […]
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Boil advisory lifted after water main break
A water main break this week caused disruptions in service and low water pressure for about 1,600 customers of Indiana American Water, according to a company spokesperson. A 12-inch water main on National Road West near Salisbury Road ruptured around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. A boil advisory was issued for households and businesses […]
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Parade will star former educator
Centerville and Milton graduates might remember Jim Howell giving tests as a teacher and coach, but they might not know he tested missiles for the Army. Howell, 93, was selected to be the grand marshal for an Armed Forces Day parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in downtown Centerville. Grand marshal Howell served in […]
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Eighth graders share D.C. trip highlights
From the original Star-Spangled Banner to Arlington National Cemetery and presidential memorials, several Centerville-Abington Junior High eighth graders say they’ll remember their trip to Washington, D.C., for years to come. Several of the 74 young participants addressed the school board during its May 8 meeting, expressing gratitude and wishes that future students can take that […]
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Housing accelerator program nearly ready to take off
Wayne County Council appropriated $150,000 from the consolidated economic development income tax fund to support a housing accelerator program through the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. Council voted 6-1, with Misty Hollis opposing, during its May 7 meeting. Hollis said taxpayer money has been committed to a variety of housing programs, including the apartments […]
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Apollo code developer receiving honorary doctorate
Margaret Hamilton, who was featured in a LEGO set celebrating Women of NASA, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science during Earlham College’s commencement on Saturday, May 17. Earlham officials say they’re recognizing Hamilton for her groundbreaking contributions to science, technology and space exploration. Hamilton’s degree will be awarded in absentia because the 1958 […]
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RP&L explores prepay program
Richmond Power and Light customers might have the option to prepay for their electricity if the utility adopts the program it’s considering. During RP&L’s ongoing cost of service and rate study, the utility is investigating two programs. One is for large industrial users and the other is for residential customers. Tony Foster, the utility’s general […]
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Community events from May 14-31
Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 May 15-17 May 15-18 Friday, May 16 May 16-17 May 16-18 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 Monday, May 19 Tuesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24 Monday, May 26 Tuesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 28 May 28-June 1 Thursday, May […]