An early morning pursuit that started in Henry County ended in Wayne County with the arrest of two Huntington men. Around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, Indiana State Trooper J.T. Burns was on patrol in Henry County when he overheard radio traffic of an Eaton (Indiana) Police Department unit attempting to pull over a fleeing […]
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Review: ‘Leading Ladies’ shine in comedy at Richmond Civic Theatre
Supplied by Ally Springett If you’re a frequent guest of Richmond Civic Theatre and you love comedies, then you’ll probably already be familiar with Ken Ludwig’s work. “Lend Me A Tenor,” “The Three Musketeers,” “Twentieth Century,” and “Moon Over Buffalo” have all been performed at RCT. The most recent addition to the list is “Leading […]
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Photo gallery: Donkey basketball at Lincoln High School
Here are some photos taken by Brenda McLane at the recent donkey basketball game at Lincoln High School. Click here for our gallery. The event was a fundraiser for LHS’ boys basketball team.
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Richmond mayor wins primary, will face challenger in fall election
Richmond Mayor Dave Snow won the only contested race on Tuesday’s primary election ballot in Richmond to advance to the general election. Snow collected 65.96 percent of the votes, receiving 1,021, compared to Jack Cruse’s 34.04 percent (527 votes). Snow is concluding his first term as Richmond mayor, while Cruse formerly worked for the city. […]
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Autopsy results announced related to police action shooting in Randolph County
On Monday, May 6, Randolph County Sheriff Art Moystner requested Indiana State Police investigate a police action shooting by the Union City Police Department. At 6:56 a.m., the Randolph County 911 Emergency Dispatch Center received a 911 call concerning a suspicious subject hiding in the bushes of a home in the 100 block of Pleasant […]
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Registration due May 1 for student health careers camp
This story ran earlier in our print editions, but we wanted to do one more reminder before Wednesday’s deadline. Local high school students are invited to apply for a free health careers camp to be offered in June. The one-day session will be offered with job shadowing opportunities with physicians, medical assistants, nursing, and allied […]
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Former senator, scholar Richard Lugar dies at 87
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie has issued a statement about former Indiana senator and IU faculty member Richard Lugar, who died Sunday, April 28, at age 87. Lugar was the longest-tenured senator in Indiana’s history, serving in this capacity for 36 years, from 1977 to 2013. Since 2013, he had been […]
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Teen critically injured in Wayne County off-road vehicle accident
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a single-vehicle ORV accident in a Richmond residential neighborhood that resulted in a juvenile being transported via medical helicopter to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. At approximately 6:31 p.m. Friday, officers were dispatched to the area of the 2400 block of South A Street in Richmond, a couple blocks […]
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Fayette County death notices – April 23
Allen, Gloria A. (Bailey), 96, of Connersville, died April 17. Arrangements announced by Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville. Congleton, Alva Leon, 79, of Connersville, died April 19. Arrangements announced by Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, Connersville. Friend, Irene, 76, of Connersville, died April 21. Arrangements announced by Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, […]
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Donkey basketball planned May 1 at Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School Boys Basketball Team proudly presents a donkey basketball game on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lincoln High School Gym. Buckeye Donkey Basketball Show! The Craziest Show on Earth! It is Wilder than a Rodeo! It is funnier than a circus! Come see real live donkeys especially selected for donkey […]