Cambridge City aims to make Creitz Park more welcoming to all area kids and families, regardless of their abilities. A crowdfunding campaign launched last week to renovate the park’s playground. If $50,000 is raised by 10 p.m. June 23, the town will receive a matching grant of the same amount through Indiana Housing and Community […]
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Seniors, teachers honored
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools in turn have honored teachers, coaches or organization advisers who have influenced them. The 39th annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, Franklin County and Rushville. […]
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School dress code, attendance, cellphone policies could change
Principals in Centerville-Abington Community Schools have recommended several changes to student handbooks for 2024-2025 related to dress codes, cellphones, attendance and other topics. School board members conducted a first reading April 23 and could approve them at the next public meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at 115 W. South St., Centerville. Centerville-Abington Elementary, Centerville […]
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Artists bond through weekly group
On Thursdays, several women gather in Carol Strock Wasson’s art studio. They share the enjoyment and benefits of painting and support from one another. Strock Wasson, an internationally distinguished artist who leads the group, says they’re bonded by their resilience through life’s toughest challenges such as divorce and loved ones’ deaths. “Despite the hardships they’ve […]
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Thrift store plans annual meeting, poverty simulation
Hagerstown Thrift Store’s board of trustees will organize its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4. It will take place in Nettle Creek Church of the Brethren, 5352 N. Brick Church Road, Hagerstown, and is open to the public. Those attending will find out how the community thrift store has done over the last […]
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Birdathon begins May 3
Cope Environmental Center invites nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to participate in CEC’s fifth annual Birdathon from May 3-19. Participants can enjoy the colors and songs of feathered friends while raising funds to support CEC’s efforts to educate visitors about nature and to guide residents on choosing sustainable living practices. Participants can […]
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Western Wayne adding to military banners along U.S. 40
Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce plans to add to its veterans banner collection and take it westward along U.S. 40 in Dublin this year. Western Wayne residents who are currently or formerly in the military are eligible for a banner featuring their photo, name, branch, rank and service era. Applications are due May 1 so […]
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Library expands materials access through statewide network
Richmond’s Morrisson-Reeves Library is joining a group that will expand the materials available to patrons while also saving on operating costs. MRL announced April 17 that it will be a part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium, a growing network of over 130 public, school, and institutional libraries located throughout Indiana that have joined together […]
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Free webinar offered for potential school board candidates
Hoosiers who are considering running for their school district’s board can participate in a free webinar to learn more about what’s involved. Indiana School Boards Association will explain the role, expectations and legal parameters of school board members during “School Board Candidate 101” that will be offered four times. Webinar dates are 7 p.m. Thursday, […]
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Local filmmakers earn festival award
Their short film may have been about the challenges of loneliness, but Emily Hawkins and Maya Hawkins hopefully felt the love Friday when their creation won the Audience Choice Award at the 17th Annual Phantoscope High School Film Festival. The duo, students at Richmond High School, produced “Everybody’s Lonely” about a teenager struggling to get […]