Scott Eckart founded Pilgrimage Wine Company two years ago to make Indiana-grown wine in a European style. Now, the Cambridge City business owner seeks to mirror that success for Indiana music artists with his independent label. Eckart, a lifelong musician and songwriter, formed Treaty Line Records. The winery features artists at weekend showcases and concert […]
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Wetzel, Detroit dealer bid to provide RPD 6 vehicles
A Detroit, Michigan, dealer bid $20,000 less than Wetzel Ford to supply Richmond Police Department with six vehicles. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety opened the bids from Bob Maxey Ford and Wetzel Ford during its July 16 meeting. Bob Maxey bid $275,670, and Wetzel Ford bid $295,854. The bidding process includes a […]
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Food establishments asked to leave out side serving of employee hair
Mobile eateries remain popular in the most recent food inspections report. Over 30 temporary establishments passed through Wayne County for various events. Fourteen businesses were cited for minor violations with most to be corrected this month. Violations No Violations Centerville: 5 Arch Brewing; Ruby Red Farm Fountain City: Fountain Acres Foods; Martin’s Country Mart; Pizza […]
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County explores new health records system
An improved electronic medical records system that also saves money could present a win-win situation for the Wayne County Department of Health. Dan Burk, director of the health department, has explored EMR systems, including the MyVisit system that the Indiana Department of Health uses. Jeremy Elias, founder and CEO of Kansas City-based TrackMy Solutions, presented […]
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Northeastern: School preparations going well
Northeastern Wayne Schools has made significant progress on hiring and preparing buildings, grounds and buses for a new school year, Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien said. NWS will start school a week later than last year. Back-to-school night will be Monday, Aug. 10, and students’ first day is Wednesday, Aug. 12. O’Brien updated the board on several […]
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Nominations for grand marshal due Aug. 8 for Canal Days parade
Organizers of Cambridge City’s Canal Days parade are seeking grand marshal nominees. Nominations are due Aug. 8 for a Western Wayne resident who has exhibited strong community involvement throughout the years. They can be submitted at wwn.to/ccgmnom26. Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s board will select the grand marshal from those recommendations. In addition, registration […]
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Loan, grant pursued toward $5.8M sewer project
Centerville is seeking Indiana funding for wastewater improvements and reducing blight, town council learned at its July 14 meeting. Building improvements Building Commissioner Gerald Millsaps said enough repairs have been made at 607 E. South St. to justify its removal from the blighted building list after landing there in June 2025. Millsaps said another property, […]
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3 parasite cases confirmed in Wayne County
Wayne County isn’t immune from the surging state and national wave of cases of digestive distress. As of Wednesday, July 22, Indiana Department of Health has confirmed three cases of cyclosporiasis in Wayne County among 594 statewide. In addition, three cases have been confirmed in Henry County and one in Randolph County. Beth Newton, deputy […]
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Milton council finds new member
Milton town council saw its second resignation with the departure of former President Phillip Edwards. According to Wayne County Clerk Tara Pegg, Edwards resigned from the post on April 30. A week later on May 7, Milton’s Joy May was appointed to the council by Wayne County Republican Chair Beth Leisure, Pegg said. Sources tell […]
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PHOTOS: Pool cools summer heat
Community members cool off during a family night Tuesday, July 14, at the Cordell Municipal Pool in Richmond. The last family night of summer for ages 12 and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian will be 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., followed by the Back to School […]