Indiana Department of Health is offering a free COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinic from July 7-10 in Richmond that is open to the public. Vaccines are available for individuals 12 and older, and no appointment is necessary. This clinic will be at Richmond’s Ivy Tech building, 2357 Chester Blvd. on Wednesday, July 7, through Saturday, July […]
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Election filing deadline for CC independent candidates earlier than expected
Wayne County Clerk Debra Berry and the county’s Voter Registration staff are alerting Cambridge City residents that the deadline to file paperwork for a town council seat could be earlier than they expect. An error on a state form means the deadline is one day earlier for independent candidates than stated, but the state will […]
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Sheriff: Fountain City teen missing
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Jazmine McDowell, a 17-year-old female from Fountain City, Indiana. Jazmine’s last known location was the Richmond, Indiana, area. If you have any information, please contact Deputy Alain Lacasse by calling 765-973-9393, ext. 1628 The sheriff’s office continues to search for another missing Wayne […]
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Secret Garden Tour set for this weekend around Wayne County
Richmond Art Museum’s annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser is returning Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27. The unique event gives area residents the opportunity to visit lush gardens of local landscape artists throughout the community. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on tour days. Self-guided tours are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday […]
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Funnel cakes and vaccines: COVID shots available at Wayne County Fair
Where can area residents get a COVID vaccine? Here are a few of the options in the coming days. Wayne County 4-H Fairgrounds Wayne County Health Department is offering free COVID-19 vaccines from 3-9 p.m. daily from Monday, June 21, through Friday, June 25, at its mobile unit at the fair. WCHD’s mobile unit will […]
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COVID vaccines available Saturday to public at Ivy Tech
Indiana Department of Health has set up a vaccination clinic at Ivy Tech Richmond. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, through Saturday, June 19, at 2357 Chester Blvd. Walk-ins are welcome. If you’d like to save time and make an appointment, it’s easy to get one. Appointments can […]
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Sheriff: Missing Hagerstown teen last seen in Richmond
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Adrea Strickland, a 16-year-old female from Hagerstown. Strickland’s disappearance was shared June 11 by the sheriff’s office. Her last known location was the Richmond area. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Those with any information are asked to call the sheriff’s office at […]
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Man dies, woman injured in Richmond shooting
A Richmond man has been arrested after one person was killed and a second was wounded on the city’s northeast side. Shortly before 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 13, second-shift patrol officers for Richmond Police Department were called to the 1400 block of New Paris Pike on a shooting. When officers arrived, two victims were found. […]
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RSO conductor announces 25th season will be his last
Richmond Symphony Orchestra conductor Guy Victor Bordo announced Thursday that the 2021-2022 season will be his 25th and final year with the local professional orchestra as he plans to retire. Read more about his career and upcoming concert plans in a future edition of Western Wayne News!
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Independent seniors can learn about latest Alzheimer’s treatments
Two virtual programs will help those preparing for difficult conversations after a dementia diagnosis as well as those currently residing in independent living communities who want to learn more about available resources if they notice a cognitive decline. The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter will host those two virtual programs in May. At noon Friday, […]