Those who knew Seara Burton say she cared about children, history and the north side Richmond neighborhood she patrolled. Thus, Wayne County Historical Museum staff say they are honored to open a new permanent exhibit honoring the late Richmond Police Department K9 officer and her contributions to the community. The display, called “Seara Burton Legacy […]
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Delayed start confirmed at Rose Hamilton; damage details shared
August 9 update Rose Hamilton staff will conduct a transportation and childcare registration event from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Centerville-Abington Elementary, 200 W. South St., Centerville. Participants should park in the south parking lot, between the football field and the elementary school, and use the south doors. Families can pick up bus lanyards […]
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Schools celebrating Top 10 finishes at Band Day
Three Wayne County schools finished in the Top 10 of Friday’s Indiana State Fair Band Day competition, and the gaps between some of the placements were quite small. Centerville’s Blue Regiment, which won the overall Class AA title during the daytime competition, tied Jay County for third at night with the score of 85.925. However, […]
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Legislators study drainage regulation
State Sen. Jeff Raatz and State Rep. Brad Barrett will consider drainage regulation prior to the 2024 legislative session as members of the state’s Drainage Task Force. Steve Slonaker of Centerville, an appraiser and farm manager, is among seven governor-appointed task force members who join six Senators and six Representatives. A 2022 legislative act created […]
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INDOT schedules in-person, virtual Revive I-70 meetings
The Indiana Department of Transportation has scheduled two meetings — one in person and one virtual — to share information about its Interstate 70 project in Wayne County. The in-person meeting will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 in Indiana University East’s Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond, according to a news release. The […]
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County provides RCS police cars, protective vests
Wayne County is helping equip Richmond Community Schools’ new police department. Commissioners voted 3-0 July 26 to sell RCS four police vehicles and three protective vests for $20,000. Superintendent Curtis Wright and board member Peter Zaleski attended the meeting to make the RCS request for “those things that are essential to make sure that our […]
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Centerville teen organizes park prayer event
It’s rare for teens to attend Centerville council work sessions, and even rarer to hear them ask for permission to organize an event. However, that’s what Krista Smith, a Centerville Senior High School senior, did July 25. Smith requested the use of Maplewood Park’s stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, to offer a prayer […]
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Hagerstown inventor honored ahead of documentary
Hagerstown inventor Ralph R. Teetor was honored by the Automotive Hall of Fame on the 35th anniversary of his induction. The July 20 awards ceremony took place at The Fillmore Detroit, according to a news release. This year’s class included Mary Barra, the chair and CEO of General Motors; Takeo Fujisawa, a co-founder of Honda […]
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‘Little Mermaid’ aims to make big splash
Ariel and her friends want you to be part of their world, at least for a couple hours. Richmond Civic Theatre opens its season with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Performances take place from Thursday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 6, and Aug. 10-13 at the downtown theater. The musical about the teenage mermaid princess who […]
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Foundation awards $153K in grants
Pickleball courts, aid to fire survivors, pet food storage and rides to medical appointments are just some of the projects that are receiving funding from Wayne County Foundation. Seventeen local organizations received a total of $153,050 through WCF’s second grant cycle of the year and other funds. At least three of the selected projects — […]