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Historic site gets new stewards

Indiana Landmarks finds area buyer for Huddleston site; family aims to preserve farmhouse for future generations A home as unique as the Huddleston Farmhouse — a former inn for U.S. 40 travelers and a museum — doesn’t fit everyone’s needs, budgets or talents. After about a year on the market, Indiana Landmarks officials announced Friday […]

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Orchestra hires music director

Lopera offers ‘unbounding energy, passion’ After inviting audiences to watch five conductors audition for their potential new job, Richmond Symphony Orchestra has hired its top choice. Late last week, Maestro Andrés Lopera entered a three-year contract with RSO as its fourth-ever music director. RSO Board President Jeff Carter said Lopera “brings unbounding energy and passion […]

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Centerville to correct electric rate typo

Special council meeting, public hearing set for March 20 Although they don’t expect the outcome will change, Centerville’s council members are conducting another public hearing and special council meeting related to an already-approved increase in electric rates. An ordinance was introduced at a short March 6 meeting to correct a mistake in the newly increased […]

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Superior Court 3 to receive additional security

Commissioners also open bridge, culvert bids Additional security will soon be provided in one of Wayne County’s courts. It’ll only be for Superior 3 right now because that’s all current funding will allow. During their March 8 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved contracting with Whisenhunt Construction for $32,000 to provide shatter-resistant film for the courtroom and […]

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INDOT to have U.S. 27 bridge meeting

Public is invited to learn more about project March 20 Indiana Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting about its U.S. 27 bridge project in Richmond. The open-house-style meeting will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 20, with a project presentation planned at 6 p.m. at New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond, according […]

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Costly ‘cats’ thefts grow nationally

Police aim to deter catalytic converter crimes A school bus, local businesses and residents are all among those impacted by attempted or actual thefts of catalytic converters. As those thefts are rising nationally, local police departments encourage residents to keep an eye on their own vehicles and those of their neighbors to help prevent those […]