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Campaign could raise $10K for residents’ needs  

Donations are sought through March 31 for a $5,000 matching opportunity to help residents with housing, food, transportation or child care.  Koechlein Family Fund is partnering with First English Lutheran Church to provide a $5,000 matching opportunity through United Way of Whitewater Valley called REACH, or Relief for Everyday Assistance through Community Help.  The campaign […]

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Town officials seek RR crossing answers

Two rough railroad crossings in Hagerstown stirred town officials to public criticism of what they say is an unresponsive corporation. A busy Norfolk Southern Railroad track crosses at about 600 S. Washington St. It crosses South Street a few blocks east. Town Council discussed both on March 4. A truck vs. train crash at the […]

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Cambridge City council OKs playground pursuit

Cambridge City is nearing the start of its fundraising campaign to improve the Creitz Park playground. Three similar recreation campaigns are already underway in nearby communities.    Cambridge City Cambridge City first must successfully apply for a $50,000 CreatINg Places matching grant opportunity from Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority for the playground. Then, to receive […]

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Lawmakers to review session March 22

Indiana University East will host a legislative forum Friday, March 22, to wrap up the 2024 legislative session. The forum is free and open to the public. It takes place from 8-9 a.m. in Whitewater Hall’s lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Sen. Jeff Raatz and Rep. Brad Barrett will talk with the community about the […]

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In and around Milton, March 13

******* Milton residents are reminded of the importance of flushing only toilet paper and nothing else. So-called flushable wipes and other such products cause damage to the sewer pumps because they are engineered to be stronger than toilet paper and are therefore tougher and more destructive to sewer systems. The debris builds up in the […]

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Governor honors director, museum

Richmond Art Museum and its leader have received the state’s highest honor in the arts.  Indiana Arts Commission and Gov. Eric Holcomb presented the Governor’s Arts Award to Shaun Dingwerth and four other individuals on Feb. 27 at the statehouse.  The Governor’s Arts Awards are given every two years. The timing of this selection is […]

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Protect your eyes from permanent damage

Viewing the April 8 solar eclipse requires special eye protection, except during the 4 minutes or so of totality. Wear eclipse glasses or hold solar viewers during the partial phases of the eclipse to prevent the bright sun from damaging retinal cells in the eyes. Even a quick glance could result in permanent eye damage. […]