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1 a.m. update: ISP releases suspect’s name, details on traffic stop before officer shooting

While officers were speaking with a man whose moped had been stopped, he shot several rounds toward officers, police said, leaving a Richmond Police Department officer “in very critical condition” Wednesday night. Indiana State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting that took place shortly after 6:30 p.m. on the city’s north side. Richmond Police K9 […]

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Unhealthy homes spread blight like a cancer

People in neighborhood ‘who are trying to take care of their homes just give up’ Housing blight sometimes goes beyond appearances. The Wayne County Health Department gets involved when conditions threaten the well-being of people living in or near a home. “It’s important not just for the individuals living there but for the community as […]

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Wayne Bank celebrating 140 years

Community values continue steering it A bank that started in Cambridge City is among the oldest family-owned commercial banks in Indiana, celebrating its 140th anniversary with customer appreciation activities on the next three Fridays. People who stop in at any of the bank branches will be treated to “tasty treats” on Aug. 12, 19 and […]

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2 have filed for election to school boards

MOST RECENT UPDATE: Friday, Aug. 5 All 5 of county’s public districts seek candidates Perhaps they’re keeping their cards close to the vest before the filing deadline, but Wayne County doesn’t appear to be flush with school board candidates. Those interested in serving on five Wayne County’s school boards have a little more than two […]

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3 local bands place in Sweet 16

BAND DAY FINAL RESULTS 1. Kokomo 96.3 2. Winchester 93.950 3. Muncie Central 92.575 4. Anderson 91.7 5. Centerville 90.825 6. Lebanon 90.788 7. Jay County 90.625 8. Yorktown 83.113 9. Northeastern 81.375 10. Decatur Co. Greensburg 78.075 11. Frankton-Lapel 77.95 12. Richmond 77.3 13. Monroe Central 75.725 14. West Lafayette 74.1 15. Montgomery Co. […]

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Hagerstown = TEAM INDIANA

When the Hagerstown 11-12 Majors Little League team stepped on the field last Wednesday to face Decatur Central for the state championship, they carried the hopes and dreams of their community. When the game ended with Hagerstown winning 3-1, they became Team Indiana and will carry the hopes and dreams of Indiana into the Great […]