Westbound U.S. 40 between 9th and 12th streets in Richmond will be closed on or after Friday, July 22, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors will be installing stormwater pipe and manholes downtown. Motorists should slow down, watch for stopped traffic and drive distraction-free through all work […]
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Hagerstown Little League Majors win District 6
There is an old saying that water seeks its own level. The same holds true in sports. Hagerstown fell behind 3-0 to a good New Castle team Tuesday evening. The boys from Hagerstown shook it off and roared back to score the next 13 runs and claim the District 6 Little League Majors Championship, punching […]
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Centerville could help Greens Fork gain broadband service
New Lisbon Broadband has asked Centerville to help it facilitate broadband service to Greens Fork. They want to attach to poles at Gates Road and Centerville Road. Engineers from the Indiana Municipal Power Agency looked at the poles and said it would be feasible to do so. Council members said it would be a positive […]
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Centerville grad’s design chosen for art installation
Main Street Centerville is one step closer to its first public art installation, and the talents of a Centerville Senior High School graduate will be featured. Vice President Beth Treaster said Main Street received four proposals (three local and one from the Indianapolis area) for a town art installation up to $10,000. Main Street chose […]
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CCity considers adding veterans banners
CC council hears updates on cemetery, property concerns Cambridge City council discussed the possibility of adding banners along U.S. 40 to honor veterans and considered several requests related to land, such as discussing next steps to address blighted properties and establishing a fund to accept donations for Capitol Hill Cemetery restoration. Veterans’ banners Superintendent of […]
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Lions Club dives in to start swim program; nearly 80 sign up
A long-held hope that the swimming pool at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School could be used more by the community has come to pass. Nearly 80 children and young people signed up for swimming lessons that started in June, the result of planning and fund-raising by the Nettle Creek Lions Club, according to Paige Gray, the […]
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$20M investment retains 100+ local jobs
Johns Manville workers train on new equipment A major equipment investment at a Richmond manufacturer is key to retaining more than 100 jobs and keeping the plant viable for at least eight to 10 more years, local economic development officials said. Johns Manville (JM), which makes insulation and commercial roofing, as well as glass fibers […]
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WW Schools start new planning process
Western Wayne School Corp. is asking parents and community members to respond to six open-ended questions. Answers will help develop a five-year strategic plan for the district. Starting Thursday, the online survey will be at wwayne.k12.in.us or www.facebook.com/WesternWayneSchools. Paper copies will be available at Western Wayne Elementary and Lincoln Middle-Senior High schools and the corporation […]
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Bands start contest season at Archway Classic
The top six bands in the 2022 Archway Classic are the same top six bands from 2021 — with a few flip-flops in placement. Anderson finished first with “Twisted Kilts,” featuring the music of Danny Elfman, including “Alice’s Theme,” “Tales from the Crypt” and “Beetlejuice.” In 2021, Anderson finished sixth, which is where 2021 Archway […]
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Speaker: Pro-life movement must end apathy
About 50 gather for rally on rainy night An area state representative aimed to inspire nearly 50 area residents who ignored raindrops for about two hours Friday night in downtown Richmond to take a firm stand against any abortion in Indiana. He said the state could become a tourist destination for those seeking the procedure […]