Discussion covered ‘furries,’ gender, economic, health issues Residents brought their questions and concerns to Friday’s legislative forum with Wayne County’s state lawmakers. Topics during the event at Indiana University East included “furries,” student safety, economic development tactics, historic preservation and the environment. State Rep. Brad Barrett and State Sen. Jeff Raatz briefly described some challenges […]
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Local officials: Tyre Nichols’ death ‘indefensible,’ ‘unacceptable,’ ‘inhumane’
Statements issued after body camera footage widely shared Several local officials have issued statements condemning the actions of five former Memphis police officers who allegedly beat a man to death after a traffic stop. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter called Tyre Nichols’ death “horrific and indefensible.” Richmond’s Chief of Police Mike Britt callled it “unacceptable […]
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GOP sets caucus to fill Centerville council seat
Centerville soon will have a new council member. Wayne County Republican Party Chairman Gary Saunders has scheduled a caucus to take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Fire Station #1, 414 S. Morton Ave. At that gathering, Centerville’s four GOP precinct committee members will select the new councilor from among the eligible applicants […]
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Chamber recognizes community contributors
Annual dinner celebrates all pieces working together Drawing on a story from an old photo and events of the past year, the new Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce board chair said the county is “at its best when all the pieces are connected, working in relationship with one another, and focused on a common […]
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Health department aims to take services on the road
Director hopes for monthly RV visits in 4 county towns The Wayne County Health Department is a half-hour or longer drive away for some county residents, creating challenges for those wanting to use services the department provides. Christine Stinson, the department’s executive director, would like to take services to those residents. Stinson outlined five departmental […]
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Local Meltdown among nation’s top winter fests
10th annual event keeps evolving The 10th Meltdown Winter Ice Festival has exceeded local expectations, and even landed on a national list of the best winter festivals. Volunteers initially understood that their commitment in 2014 — providing the community a reason to get out of their homes in January — would be short-lived. However, enthusiasm […]
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Weather-impacted schedule updates: Jan. 24-25
Wayne and surrounding counties are under a Winter Storm Warning beginning at 12 a.m. Wednesday, and several organizations have announced changes to their regular schedules. Heavy snow is forecast during Wednesday morning’s commute, and roads could be slick on Thursday morning as well after melted snow freezes overnight. Here’s information about plans for treating the […]
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Warming center plan nears completion
Group scrambles, hoping to beat subfreezing weather forecast Weather sent a group planning for a warming center in Richmond scrambling. Making plans since late December, a group of more than 50 people have been hoping to have a warming center ready to open during the next cold snap for people experiencing homelessness. While there has […]
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Wayne Co. schools have high graduation rates
About 95% of regular students who start here in 9th grade earn diploma By Bob Hansen and Millicent Martin Emery Nearly all students who start high school in Wayne County graduate with a diploma, excepting those who go into special programs. That’s the news in a nutshell from a statewide listing of high school graduation […]
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House inducted into Fairs Hall of Fame
Sandy House is a very familiar face to summer fairgoers. During the week-long Wayne County 4-H Fair, she can be seen making countless trips in her golf cart to make sure the annual event is running smoothly. Recently, House was inducted into the Indiana Association of Fairs Hall of Fame, the first person to be […]