A local graduate is returning to share his nature mandalas and his experiences of creating art for a nationally known medical school. Works by Richmond High School graduate Tim Phelps will be featured at Richmond Art Museum, which is inside his alma mater on Hub Etchison Parkway. The two-gallery exhibit, open from June 7 through […]
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Public meetings for June 4-12
Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Shows feature national, regional, local performers
Three arts organizations offer a mix of family fun and date nights and even nationally touring performers made famous through TV competitions. Season tickets are now available for Richmond Civic Theatre, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Civic Hall Performing Arts Center. On-sale dates for individual tickets vary between the organizations. Upcoming performances will be announced later […]
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$1M gift to revitalize Earlham’s student center
When Earlham College students return to campus this fall, they’ll have a new gathering space to connect with one another. Jeff May and Karen Crossen have donated $1 million for Earlham to renovate Runyan Center, the campus’s central hub, according to a news release. May graduated from Earlham in 1975, and Crossen spent two years […]
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Assessor: State changes agriculture base rate
After close of the Indiana legislature’s 2025 session, the Department of Local Government Finance has recalculated the agricultural land base rate for 2025 land assessments. The DLGF sent assessing officials statewide a memorandum dated May 9 and signed by DLGF Commissioner Jason Cockerill with the new base rate. The amendment lowered the base rate after […]
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2 music teachers leave Northeastern schools
Two Northeastern Wayne Schools music teachers submitted their resignations within days of the school year ending. On Thursday, May 29, Superintendent Matthew Hicks confirmed the departures of band director Kimberly Markiewicz and middle/high school choir teacher Geneva Price to Western Wayne News. Those resignations weren’t part of the personnel items approved during the board’s May […]
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Community events from June 4-29
Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Friday, June 6 June 7-8 Saturday, June 7 Sunday, June 8 Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 Friday, June 13 June 13-14 Saturday, June 14 Sunday, June 15 June 15-21 June 16-20 Tuesday, June 17 Wednesday, June 18 Thursday, June 19 June 20-22 […]
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Prosecutor will not seek reelection
After two decades as Wayne County prosecutor, Mike Shipman will not run for reelection during next year’s election. Shipman announced his decision May 29 by email, saying he had always planned to leave prosecution once he reached 30 years of public service. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. In 2005, Shipman was appointed prosecutor replacing […]
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Waiting list opens June 2 for housing help
Those seeking affordable housing in Richmond can apply for the Section 8 housing choice voucher waiting list starting June 2. Housing Authority of the City of Richmond will accept preliminary applications for the waiting list starting at 12 a.m. Monday, June 2, through 11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Applicants must submit the pre-application form and […]
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Garden tour June 28-29
Richmond Art Museum’s Secret Garden Tour will be June 28 and 29. The annual fundraiser provides participants an opportunity to visit gardens in Richmond and Wayne County. It also includes a Garden Vendor Market for participants to browse lawn and garden booths featuring unique landscape items. Plein air artists will paint the gardens during the […]