Northeastern Schools: 90-minute delay because of icy conditions. Latchkey is cancelled. Elementary drop off at 9:40 for a 9:55 start; Preschool drop off at 9:55 for 10:00 start. Middle and High Schools drop off at 9:45 for a 10:05 start. Richmond Community Schools: Two-hour delay Monday, Feb. 7. “We anticipate some routes to be slow-going […]
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Wayne, Randolph counties restrict travel to essential needs (Level 2); Preble on Level 1
Wayne County will go to a Level 2 Travel Watch at 6:00 AM on Thursday February 3, 2022. This will be in effect until further notice. The Randolph County Commissioners have issued a Travel Watch (ORANGE LEVEL) due to the Winter Storm occurring in Randolph County. In addition, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued […]
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Gas company offers safety tips for customers ahead of winter weather
CenterPoint Energy continues to monitor weather conditions, as it is forecasted that Indiana and Ohio areas will be experiencing significant snow accumulation in the coming days. Safety is CenterPoint Energy’s top priority. The company is preparing for the upcoming weather conditions and wants customers to be prepared as well. CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to have […]
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Weather-related schedule changes for Feb. 2-3, where to find road conditions
Road safety information For the most up-to-date information on road conditions, please visit one of the following three resources and do not call the emergency dispatch center asking for updates. Indiana County Travel Status Map – https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/ INDOT TrafficWise Website – https://www.511in.org INDOT Road Conditions Phone Line – 800-261-7623 Schedule updates Here are the […]
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State team returns to fairgrounds Jan. 26-29 with COVID tests, vaccines
Indiana Department of Health’s Strike Team has arrived at Wayne County Fairgrounds to offer free COVID tests and vaccines. It is the team’s second visit to the fairgrounds so far in 2022. • Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Tom Raper Center, 861 Salisbury Road, Richmond • Dates: Wednesday, Jan. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 29 • Time: Noon-8 p.m. […]
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Delays, closures announced for Wednesday, Jan. 26
School weather delays *Richmond Community Schools: Two-hour delay. All RCS buses will be running on this adjusted schedule. Morning preschool classes will not meet. *Western Wayne: 90-minute delay. School at LMHS will begin at 10 a.m. School at WWES will begin at 10 a.m. Drop off will begin at 9:45 a.m. Latchkey will begin at […]
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Sheriff: Deaths of 2 kids, father likely caused by murder-suicide
Superintendent offers tips for parents; memorial funds established Preble County’s sheriff and coroner offices are currently investigating the deaths of a father and two children in what they believe is a murder-suicide. On Jan. 24, deputies responded to a request for a welfare check in the 9200 block of Greenbush Road in Somerville, which is […]
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CDC: Video can help quickly eliminate gaps around masks for better protection
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated knowledge about masks in light of the more contagious Omicron variant. Experts say any mask worn is better than none, but well-fitting N95 masks are now widely available and offer the highest level of protection, followed by well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s. Gaps, […]
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Looking for a testing or a vaccination site? Here are a few
Testing Wayne County Health Department: Free walk-in PCR tests for all (and rapid tests for those younger than 18 or 50-plus with symptoms) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 601 E. Main St., Richmond; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Nettle Creek Hardware, 485 E. Main St., Hagerstown; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays […]
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Sheriff: Fatal Hagerstown shooting not a random act
A man has been found dead in rural Hagerstown and it’s believed that he was acquainted with the person who shot him, police said. “This does not appear to be a random act and there is no known threat to the community,” said Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter a few hours after the Wednesday, Jan. […]