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120-year-old lamps stolen

Richmond Police Department and the Reid Center are seeking clues after the two original 1906 metal lamps at the entrance to the historic Richmond landmark were reported stolen. The lamps had been visible outside the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond, along the North 11th street side. According to a news release, board members […]

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Levi Coffin House honors Underground Railroad Month

Fountain City’s Levi Coffin House will commemorate a personal milestone and an annual observance with several activities this September. As the historic site marks its 200th anniversary, it also celebrates International Underground Railroad Month. According to a press release, Underground Railroad Month was first observed in 2019 in Maryland. It has since been celebrated in […]

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Partnership aims to reduce chronic absenteeism

One Wayne County school district, police department and prosecutor’s office have announced they’re strengthening connections in hopes of reducing chronic student absenteeism before legal action is needed. In an Aug. 25 statement, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Richmond Community Schools and Richmond Police Department announced they’d share attendance data, coordinate notifications and support services for families, […]

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Gifts help town replace equipment

As it works through flood recovery, Cambridge City’s council is testing the message on council President Jim McLane’s shirt: “The current was strong but Cambridge City was stronger.” Council conducted a special meeting Monday, Aug. 24, to accept donations, discuss the town hall’s future and begin replacing equipment. They also shared gratitude for the many […]

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Richmond artists awarded at Hoosier Salon

Two Richmond artists, India Cruse-Griffin and Gabriela Falconi, earned awards at this year’s Hoosier Art Salon Artist Exhibit. The 102nd art show crowned Cruse-Griffin as “Best of Show,” while Falconi earned a “First-Time Exhibitor” award at a ceremony on Aug. 19 in Indianapolis. Cruse-Griffin, who debuted in the exhibit last year, could not describe her […]

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Flood response, resources evolving

Officials are updating flood relief information and resources constantly. Here are resources, hours and reopenings as of Aug. 31. Volunteering, donation options Businesses State updates Send updates to [email protected] for publication consideration. FEMA staff coming to Wayne County Residents of Wayne, Fayette, Henry, Randolph and Union counties who experienced damage or losses from August flooding […]

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New prosecutor takes oath

Judge Gregory Horn congratulates Ashley Green after swearing her in as Wayne County’s prosecutor Aug. 28. About 90 people attended the ceremony in the magistrate’s courtroom on the first floor of the courthouse. Green took office Sept. 2, replacing Mike Shipman, who chose not to run for reelection this year. Green released the following statement […]