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PHOTOS: ‘Reel’ good time
Participants and spectators alike enjoyed the Sept. 26 parade celebrating Lincoln’s “Blockbuster” Homecoming, dubbed in movie lingo the “reel” party. Football players cheerfully tossed candy to children along the route. Floats included the senior class’s “Star Wars” float featuring “The Final Battle” light saber duel. Mike Emery captured these photos of the event for Western […]
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Attorneys: RCS athletic equity ‘well within reach’
Although a targeted audit of Richmond High School sports found no Title IX violations, attorneys say addressing areas of noncompliance will require “deliberate attention, consistent oversight and ongoing communication.” Richmond Community Schools board members said they are considering the attorneys’ six findings and 14 recommendations that could improve current and future students’ experiences. Some of […]
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RCS denies negligence in bullying suit
Richmond Community Schools has denied an accusation that its negligence led to four bullying and sexual assault incidents that resulted in injuries to a David W. Dennis Middle School student during the 2024-25 school year. Attorneys for Church Church Hittle and Antrim filed the school district’s response to a lawsuit the student’s family filed June […]
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Purdue Extension changes won’t affect 4-H program
Wayne County will be involved in a Purdue Extension pilot program to share services across counties in 2026, but don’t worry, that won’t impact Wayne County’s 4-H program. “Most people in Wayne County, when they think Purdue Extension, think 4-H, and we want to make sure they know our 4-H programs will not change,” Commissioner […]
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1-day collection welcomes junk, metal
Another Caring For Cambridge free disposal day has been scheduled, but with shorter hours than the spring event. Trash can be dropped off starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The collection will end no later than 2 p.m., and possibly earlier, whenever the two dumpsters at 152 S. Green St. in Cambridge City are […]
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Volunteer orientation offered Oct. 4 for warming center
Wayne County’s emergency warming center is offering a volunteer orientation session on Saturday, Oct. 4. The training will be offered from 10 a.m. until noon at LifeSpring Church South, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond, where the center operates on extremely cold nights. The session will take place in the basement of the church, which can […]
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Centerville considers its future in TEC
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is looking for solutions to help keep the Tri-Eastern Conference together while also exploring what it would mean to join a new athletic conference. Clay Bolser, CACS’ athletic director, presented an update about recent discussions on the TEC’s future at the school district’s Sept. 24 board meeting. “I want people to understand […]
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Mayor’s warning about city employee speech prompts reactions
Community members are reacting to a Sept. 21 Facebook post by Richmond mayor Ron Oler warning city employees that their public comments about political violence could lead to firing or prosecution. In the post, Oler says he issued an executive order about conduct expected of “employees, appointees, and members of City boards and commissions” when […]
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Wayne County vacates Williamsburg alley
An alley in Williamsburg will now be split between North Centerville Road neighbors. During their Sept. 17 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance vacating the 165-foot-long and 10-foot-wide alley at the request of Daryll and Lilah Webb. The Webbs’ request had received a favorable recommendation from the Wayne County Advisory Plan Commission. The […]