The Red Devils have etched a victory before the football season begins. The Richmond High School football team coveted a $5,000 prize through T-Mobile’s Friday Nights 5G Lights contest. The weekly competition scored them the cash, a feature on T-Mobile’s $5K Fridays Facebook page and an on-field check presentation at an upcoming home game. “Our […]
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Earlham hosts former AG Eric Holder for speaker series
The first African American U.S. attorney general, Eric Holder, will appear as part of Earlham’s Presidential Lecture series to discuss law, leadership, criminal justice and democracy. Advanced reservation is required for the free event set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Carpenter Hall’s Goddard Auditorium. Tickets are available at earlham.edu/lectures. Holder, the nation’s 82nd […]
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United Way welcomes new executive director
United Way of Whitewater Valley appointed a new executive director, Katie Wayt. Wayt joins the nonprofit organization with decades of leadership experience. She recently served a vital role in the development and success of Indiana University Online’s Supplemental Instruction Program. “I believe everyone has the ability to be a philanthropist,” Wayt said. “Whether someone gives […]
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Main Street Centerville: Bring parking spots back
Main Street Centerville members have requested town officials provide information they believe could help justify reinstating 18 downtown parking spots. Tom Peck, who runs Centerville’s farmers market through MSC, presented a public records request during council’s Aug. 11 meeting. MSC aims to gather more statistics, including records regarding crashes and traffic, police responses and calls […]
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County honors departing 4-H members
Wayne County 4-H is saying goodbye this summer to more than three dozen 10-year or last-year members heading to work or advanced education for careers including agriculture, health, welding and cosmetology. Memorable moments for the students included late nights working on projects and seeing their progress, winning ribbons, qualifying for Indiana State Fair, serving as […]
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Cambridge City utility systems damaged
Cambridge City faces critical, expensive repairs to utility systems after powerful floodwater damaged equipment. The town’s water plant is “totally inoperable,” Jim McLane, town council president, said on Thursday, Aug. 13. Residents are encouraged to use water sparingly so it will last. Town officials are looking into a temporary solution for water treatment, but it’s […]
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Community, building owners dig out
Thirty thousand plastic eggs known for bringing joy to kids’ faces each Easter: Gone. Community gathering places where information is traded over tenderloins, burgers and pizza: Temporarily closed. Families, neighbors, friends and strangers pitching in to dry out buildings, provide food and rescue pets: Going strong. Despite Main Street’s eerie quiet compared with its usual […]
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Consultant lauds ‘unexciting’ drug program audit
The Wayne County Health Department’s 340B federal drug program has improved and is in good shape moving forward, according to the department’s consultant. Joshua Free of Nelco Advisory reported audit findings during the Wayne County Board of Health’s Aug. 11 meeting. Free said the audit was “unexciting,” just like it should be. Nelco was contracted […]
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Dads, kids strengthen bond with All Pro Dads
As school starts, a relatively new program returns at Hagerstown Elementary this September. Once a month, kids and fathers attend All Pro Dads, a Family First program that aims to strengthen father-child relationships through meaningful conversations and activities. The morning sessions are led by HES fourth grade teacher Bruce Swallow. At 7 a.m., students and […]
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Food inspections find flies, temperature concerns
Five establishments were cited for a total of 12 concerns in the latest round of food establishment inspection reports, with a new Richmond establishment, a second Culver’s, passing its initial inspection. Violations Follow-Up No Violations Cambridge City: Golay Community Center; Hebrews Cafe & Coffee Shop; Naomi’s Dublin: Dollar General; Dublin Community Club; Paris Market Inc; […]