Another local high school was named a winner in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. For a second year in a row, Northeastern scored the $5,000 prize in the national contest built around high school football and community pride. The Knights join the Richmond Red Devils at a chance to become division finalists and win […]
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Flood: Volunteers, technology boost connections
Among many updates related to the Aug. 12 flood response, volunteers are following up on survivors’ needs, Cambridge City officials have temporary new phone numbers and a payment dropbox, and more resources are available to some residents, including children’s books and food and hotel benefits. New phones, dropbox Cambridge City now has two temporary phones […]
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College Goal Sunday moves to October
It previously took place around the time of the Super Bowl, but College Goal Sunday has moved to early October this year. It’s even a month earlier than last year’s event. Teens and adults considering any vocational and technical schools, colleges or universities can get free help with financial aid forms during the 38th College […]
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Eagle scout’s project honors nation, flag
On Sept. 23, family and friends of Scouting America Troop 100’s Bronson Vogelsong gathered at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park for his Eagle scout project dedication. Vogelsong installed a new American flag drop box. Vogelsong’s mother, Cindy Cox, said he has always been patriotic and wanted to do something that showed respect for the […]
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Retiree chosen grand marshal
Lincoln Middle/High School has selected a 30-year Western Wayne Schools employee as grand marshal of its homecoming parade. Jan Lunsford, who retired in June as LMHS administrative assistant and extracurricular activities treasurer, will be featured in the 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, parade. In their announcement, Lincoln’s Student Government members quoted Lunsford as saying she […]
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Foundation’s flexible funds help flood survivors
Despite suffering flood damage at the Jackson Township trustee’s office, staff have quickly connected more than 100 Western Wayne households with storm aid. Trustee Lyndon Wicker and retired Western Wayne Elementary teacher Stacey Bertsch, who joined the office in May as administrative assistant, have been meeting with applicants to distribute flood relief funds. Jackson Township […]
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Disappointed city evaluates next steps after lawsuit verdict
Richmond is exploring its options after a federal jury found the city partially responsible for a massive plastics fire. On Sept. 18, the eight-member U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana jury assigned the city 40% fault for damages residents sustained because of the April 11, 2023, fire at three North West F Street properties, including […]
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Public invited to budget hearings
Wayne County residents have opportunities to comment about 2027 budgets for governments, schools and libraries. Those taxing entities are required to post their estimated budgets on the state Department of Local Government Finance’s Gateway website. Access to general budget information split by fund for Wayne County’s entities is at wwn.to/budgets26. Complete line item details of […]
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Budget funds ‘face of the city building’
An information clerk could again greet visitors to Richmond Police Department next year. The clerk’s position was eliminated during 2026 budget cuts; however, during Sept. 22 discussions for the 2027 budget, Richmond Common Council voted to fund two part-time clerk positions. Council President Justin Burkhardt initiated discussion about staffing the information desk, which is at […]
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New group aims to boost voter engagement
A new nonpartisan group has grown from five to 35 members this year to help inspire voter registration and promote deeper understanding of how elections work. Wayne County’s League of Women Voters has appeared at several community events to promote voter registration and the online guide its members created to provide information about this fall’s […]