The entire community of Fountain City is now under an advisory to boil its water until further notice. Town officials sent out an alert shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, to announce the advisory. When a portion of Cambridge City had a similar alert in late January, town officials said water for human consumption […]
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UPDATED: Silver Alert for missing Henry County teen has been canceled
About eight hours after a Statewide Silver Alert was declared for a Henry County teen, it was canceled. At about 3 p.m. Friday, Indiana State Police announced Henry County Sheriff’s Department was investigating the disappearance of Stephen Martz, a 16-year-old male. He had last been seen that day at 11:08 a.m. and was believed to […]
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In 2 1/2 hours, RPD responds to fatal shooting, van accident
Within about two hours Monday afternoon (Feb. 7), two men died of injuries in Richmond. One was struck by a 15-passenger van, and one was found shot in a vehicle. Van accident At 4 p.m., Richmond Police Department’s Traffic Division assisted second-shift patrol officers with a fatal accident in the 800 block of Mendelson Drive. […]
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Weather-related delays for Monday, Feb. 7
Northeastern Schools: 90-minute delay because of icy conditions. Latchkey is cancelled. Elementary drop off at 9:40 for a 9:55 start; Preschool drop off at 9:55 for 10:00 start. Middle and High Schools drop off at 9:45 for a 10:05 start. Richmond Community Schools: Two-hour delay Monday, Feb. 7. “We anticipate some routes to be slow-going […]
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Wayne, Randolph counties restrict travel to essential needs (Level 2); Preble on Level 1
Wayne County will go to a Level 2 Travel Watch at 6:00 AM on Thursday February 3, 2022. This will be in effect until further notice. The Randolph County Commissioners have issued a Travel Watch (ORANGE LEVEL) due to the Winter Storm occurring in Randolph County. In addition, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued […]
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Gas company offers safety tips for customers ahead of winter weather
CenterPoint Energy continues to monitor weather conditions, as it is forecasted that Indiana and Ohio areas will be experiencing significant snow accumulation in the coming days. Safety is CenterPoint Energy’s top priority. The company is preparing for the upcoming weather conditions and wants customers to be prepared as well. CenterPoint Energy encourages customers to have […]
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Weather-related schedule changes for Feb. 2-3, where to find road conditions
Road safety information For the most up-to-date information on road conditions, please visit one of the following three resources and do not call the emergency dispatch center asking for updates. Indiana County Travel Status Map – https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/ INDOT TrafficWise Website – https://www.511in.org INDOT Road Conditions Phone Line – 800-261-7623 Schedule updates Here are the […]
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State team returns to fairgrounds Jan. 26-29 with COVID tests, vaccines
Indiana Department of Health’s Strike Team has arrived at Wayne County Fairgrounds to offer free COVID tests and vaccines. It is the team’s second visit to the fairgrounds so far in 2022. • Location: Wayne County Fairgrounds, Tom Raper Center, 861 Salisbury Road, Richmond • Dates: Wednesday, Jan. 26, through Saturday, Jan. 29 • Time: Noon-8 p.m. […]
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Delays, closures announced for Wednesday, Jan. 26
School weather delays *Richmond Community Schools: Two-hour delay. All RCS buses will be running on this adjusted schedule. Morning preschool classes will not meet. *Western Wayne: 90-minute delay. School at LMHS will begin at 10 a.m. School at WWES will begin at 10 a.m. Drop off will begin at 9:45 a.m. Latchkey will begin at […]
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Sheriff: Deaths of 2 kids, father likely caused by murder-suicide
Superintendent offers tips for parents; memorial funds established Preble County’s sheriff and coroner offices are currently investigating the deaths of a father and two children in what they believe is a murder-suicide. On Jan. 24, deputies responded to a request for a welfare check in the 9200 block of Greenbush Road in Somerville, which is […]