Local students raised more than $730 for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund during their annual UNICEF Fair. Richmond Friends School’s fifth and sixth graders researched 16 countries, including Poland, Ukraine, Chad, Zimbabwe, Syria, Greece, Oman, Mali and Nigeria. They prepared posters and presentations and a traditional dish or drink to share with guests. Attendees […]
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Woman’s identity confirmed 41 years after her death
For more than 40 years, Misty LaBen didn’t know what happened to her mother, who unexpectedly disappeared just after Misty’s first birthday. Connie Lorraine Christensen had left Misty in the care of her aunt, but no one expected Connie not to return. Members of the large, loving family wondered if Connie, described as a transient, […]
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Dublin requests help to protect water supply
The town of Dublin hopes its residents and businesses will help maintain a safe water supply. The town’s drinking water is groundwater produced from local wells, according to a news release. That underground aquifer and the water supply wells must be protected from potential contamination. Dublin has developed a Wellhead Protection Plan that was approved […]
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‘Peter Pan’ flies into area
During a season of wishes and magic, Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre presents “Peter Pan Jr.” The show opens Friday, Dec. 8, and will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays between Dec. 8-10 and 14-17. It’s approximately 60 minutes. In advance, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for […]
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Daisy blooms as RFD comfort dog
If Richmond Fire Department personnel need an emotional boost, they can visit with the department’s four-legged member — Daisy, the new comfort dog. For now, Daisy relies on her cuteness and puppy personality to provide a pick-me-up and raise morale at the fire department and wherever she visits. However, she’s working hard at obedience training […]
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Schools working on backup communications
After an extended power outage disrupted a recent school day, Centerville-Abington Community Schools wants to be better prepared for communication if a similar situation arises again. CACS officials are working on an information technology infrastructure power availability improvement plan, board members learned at their Nov. 29 meeting. They realized they had a backup power issue […]
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Public can comment on IDEM permit requests
Indiana Department of Environmental Management welcomes public comment through mid-December regarding several permit renewal applications, the impact of interstate improvements, and a request from a new business in Cambridge City. In Wayne County, petitioners include Indiana Department of Transportation, Pilgrimage Winery in Cambridge City, Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA)’s Whitewater Valley Generating Station and Richmond […]
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PHOTOS: Richmond holiday parade, “At the Movies”
Residents ignored the drizzling rain to enjoy a night “At the Movies,” the theme of this year’s downtown Richmond holiday parade, held Dec. 1. Eager children, and sometimes even adults, collected candy that parade participants threw from the trucks, trailers, bikes, cars and fire engines that drove by. Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the […]
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Seasonal performances plentiful this weekend
Several local arts venues are offering Christmas entertainment this Saturday and Sunday, ranging from a nostalgic musical comedy to festive jazz and orchestral favorites. Saturday, Dec. 2 Jeff Hamilton Jazz Trio The world-class drummer, a Richmond High School graduate, will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., […]
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Faith communities break bread together
The Richmond Interfaith Network conducted the Golden Rule Gathering on Nov. 5 at First Friends Meeting House. The event featured music, commentary and readings from a variety of faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Baha’i, Sikh and Native American traditions. Attendees enjoyed a meal, and Oran Baumeister from the Native American Community and a Richmond […]