Fountain City Forward has announced three events leading to the April 8 total solar eclipse. On April 6, Total Eclipse of the Art, a juried art competition will be at the Fountain City Lions Den, 600 W. Main St., Fountain City. Judging will occur at 9 a.m. and awards presented at 10 a.m. Shaun Dingwerth, […]
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Stellar money available for 2 grant winners
Wayne County will explore submitting a letter of intent seeking up to $8 million from the state’s Stellar Pathways program. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer requested approval to pursue the funding, and the request was approved unanimously during the Feb. 21 commissioners meeting. Plasterer said the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs originally deemed Wayne County […]
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District joins suit against social media firms
Northeastern Wayne School Corp. is joining a class action lawsuit that maintains social media sites are a cause of mental health issues among students. At the recommendation of Superintendent Matthew Hicks, the Northeastern Wayne schools board agreed on Feb. 21 to join one of many lawsuits against social media companies. According to the Education Week […]
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Reid, Anthem negotiations ongoing
It’s been a little over three weeks since tens of thousands of area Reid Health patients found out that Anthem health insurance may not cover their medical costs after March 17, and both organizations say negotiations are ongoing. In a Jan. 29 letter mailed to more than 44,000 recipients, Reid announced it had not yet […]
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Student, professor honored for Building Bridges
A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect. Honorees demonstrate […]
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Survey responses could boost social services at libraries
Volunteers are needed for an online survey about community needs, types of social services available and the role of public libraries. The survey needs to be completed before Feb. 29. Indiana University’s research team is conducting the survey at bit.ly/libraryss. The needs assessment will be used to develop a social service model in public libraries. […]
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Economy playground fundraiser seeks $50K
There’s something to be said for passing down toys through generations. However, one Wayne County community has playground equipment that hasn’t been updated in more than 70 years. Town leaders are now trying to change that. The Town of Economy and Perry Township need a boost to the local economy to provide a safe, updated […]
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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories
A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month. Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. The video clips […]
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Professors organize for higher pay amid enrollment decline
Despite declining enrollment, Earlham College has largely maintained its teaching faculty size over the last 25 years. Professors and instructors have seen a drop in their compensation levels relative to average pay at similar educational institutions, and are now attempting unionization in efforts to get caught up. In a news release, a group of the […]
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Compromise allocates more ARPA money
Wayne County’s commissioners and council members allocated another $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars Feb. 21. When they met that morning, commissioners developed a counterproposal to more than $2 million in recommendations council advanced during its Feb. 7 meeting. Then, during the evening workshop, council members voted 5-0 to accept the counterproposal that […]