State and local firefighting officials are still working to determine the cause of Thursday night’s fire that led to several explosions and a total loss of the Red Diamond Diesel building near Centerville. Even though they couldn’t stop the blaze from destroying Red Diamond Diesel, firefighters were able to prevent the fire from extending to […]
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All Nettle Creek students safe after lockdown
HAGERSTOWN, Ind. – Students at both Nettle Creek schools are safe and were dismissed Friday, Jan. 11, as usual after officials to locked down the junior-senior high and the elementary schools Friday afternoon in response to a possible threat. Superintendent William Doering said school officials were alerted that there was a rumor that a student […]
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UPDATED: Indiana prepares for early issuance of February SNAP benefits
UPDATED Jan. 14: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced today the date for issuance of February’s SNAP benefits has been moved up to Jan. 16 from Jan. 19. If you or someone you know gets SNAP benefits or is about to apply for them, please read this information about a change in distribution dates […]
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U.S. 40 blocked as firefighters respond to blaze
Several local fire departments are responding to a blaze near the intersection of South Round Barn Road and U.S. 40 near Centerville. Wayne County 911 reported a call of a structure fire at 6:08 p.m. Thursday on its Twitter page. Witnesses say the fire is at Red Diamond Diesel automotive parts store at 4104 W. […]
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Free hot meals offered Thursday nights
After learning that some Western Wayne students were hoarding food at school to take home, volunteers are coming together to provide free hot meals one night per week on the county’s west side. Some members of Resurrected Church on U.S. 40 in Pershing, and residents who might or might not be involved with other local […]
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2 hurt in early morning crash
Henry County – An early morning crash on Interstate 70 sent one adult to the hospital in Richmond and a 4-year-old to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Local first responders were called to I-70 eastbound in the area of the 133-mile marker, east of the New Lisbon exit, just before 6:30 a.m. this morning […]
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Off-duty trooper arrests woman, recovers stolen car at Connersville Walmart
Connersville, Ind. – Just after 9 a.m. Jan. 7, off-duty Indiana State Police Sgt. Brian Metcalfe stopped at the Walmart store in Connersville just to run in and pick up a few things. As he parked his fully marked Indiana State Police car, he could see a female employee outside in the lot. The employee […]
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Centerville: Avoid water affected by Combined Sewer Overflow event
Centerville officials report an overflow of sewage is going into the Noland Fork Creek south of the abandoned railway bridge, and urge residents to take precautions to avoid becoming sick. Centerville is a combined sewer overflow (CSO) community; a combined sewer is a sewer that transports stormwater, domestic waste and industrial wastewater all in one […]
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Prompt removal of Christmas trees urged
If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: One-third (33 percent) of U.S. home fires that begin with Christmas trees occur in January. With this potential fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) strongly encourages everyone to remove Christmas trees from their homes promptly after […]
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Local death notices – posted Dec. 16
Wayne County Brantner, Janice M., 82, of Richmond, died Dec. 12. Arrangements announced by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond. Boxell, Wilma “Jean,” 86, Richmond, died Dec. 7. Arrangements announced by Community Family Funeral Home, Richmond. Byerly, Barbara, 82, of Muncie, formerly of Hagerstown, died Dec. 10. Arrangements announced by Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. Detjen, […]