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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 […]

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State considers doubling juror pay

Local judge says boost ‘a long time coming’  Wayne County jurors who spend eight hours listening to testimony and weighing evidence receive pay equivalent to $5 per hour. It’s the same all across Indiana, but it could soon change. House Bill 1466 would double compensation for those called among a jury pool and for those […]

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ISTAR honors local seniors, teachers

Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown schools part of program A few high-achieving seniors from several area high schools — and an educator of their choice — are honored each spring.  The Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. This year’s ISTAR banquet took place March 8 at Connersville High School.  […]

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Centerville shopping for insurance, again

No resolution to employees’ health coverage issue Already spending thousands of dollars more for health insurance than expected this year, Centerville officials still haven’t gotten their problem solved. Thus, they’re taking an unusual step in March: they’re shopping again for 2023 health insurance for town employees and their families. Health insurance registration is an issue […]