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Veteran receives quilt

Former Western Wayne resident Joe “Steve” Carroll, now of New Albany, recently was surprised with a Quilt of Valor made by three women to recognize his service to the United States. At the top it says, “Captain Joe Carroll, US Army, Vietnam – Company Commander.” Supplied

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Honoring fallen officers, their families

Seara Burton’s name was read first during Friday’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service honoring Wayne County law enforcement. The Richmond Police Department K-9 officer became the county’s 16th officer to lose their life in the line of duty Sept. 18, when she died from gunshot injuries sustained Aug. 10 during a traffic stop. Burton was […]

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RCS approves teacher stipends

Facing district teacher turnover averaging 25% and as high as 50% in some schools, Richmond Community Schools has approved a plan to improve teacher retention using two types of supplemental payments. One teacher group says the process didn’t follow proper protocol. First, all RCS teachers rated as highly effective or effective on this year’s evaluation […]

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Historic Preservation Commission looks to grow its impact

Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission members want to better promote and influence preservation in the city. Most are citizens living in historic homes who want to protect and enhance the city’s history. Unfortunately, the group often is called upon to make difficult decisions about demolitions involving historic buildings. They are taking steps, however, to expand their […]

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6th-graders moving to WW Elementary

In a meeting most notable for its brevity, the Western Wayne School board decided to move sixth grade from Lincoln Middle/High School to Western Wayne Elementary School. This year’s fifth grade pupils will attend sixth grade at the elementary school, following a unanimous vote at the May 17 board meeting. Superintendent Andy Stover recommended the […]

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Nettle Creek names employees of the year

Honoring and thanking school staff became the Nettle Creek school board’s focus on May 10. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer presented certificates to staff members recognized by vote of fellow staff members. Each, she said, represented examples of Nettle Creek School Corporation by maintaining high levels of performance in their daily work. She read from comments submitted […]

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County could target top death causes with new funds

Wayne County might receive more funding to combat top causes of death for local residents. Indiana General Assembly approved additional public health support starting next year.    Christine Stinson, Wayne County Health Department’s executive director, told commissioners at their May 10 meeting that the county’s second-lowest life expectancy, poverty and other factors means it qualifies for […]