When Mary Anne Butters sat on the floor reading to kindergartners in 2011, she noticed their shoes were in terrible shape — no laces or too small. A little research told her that Wayne County’s rate of children living in poverty ranked among Indiana’s worst. And the county ranked with Fayette County among Indiana’s worst […]
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County works to spend every ARPA penny
When the clock strikes midnight and we celebrate the beginning of 2025, more will end than just 2024. The opportunity to allocate American Rescue Plan Act dollars also will stop. The money must be spent or committed through contract, interlocal agreement or memorandum of understanding before 2025 begins; otherwise, it must be returned to the […]
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RCS receives $82K donation for band uniforms
Richmond Community Schools’ board has celebrated a nearly $82,000 donation for band uniforms and approved a 2025-2026 calendar. At its Nov. 25 meeting, trustees unanimously approved $93,098.90 in donations, including Debra Edelman’s $81,800 gift for Richmond High School band uniforms. While expressing gratitude for all donations, John Weber called Edelman’s contribution “spectacular.” Several donations were […]
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Grinchy vandals dim holiday cheer
Vandals are tearing up Christmas lights in Cambridge City’s park at night. They are stealing and cutting cords, knocking over big displays and even have taken light bulbs from the Santa at Creitz Park’s entrance, according to Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin. The park’s entrance is near the town hall and police station at 127 N. Foote […]
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Photos: Hagerstown Hometown Christmas
Hagerstown’s Hometown Christmas festival on Saturday, Dec. 7, featured an expanded schedule of events and activities this year, including horse-drawn carriage rides, a holiday dance recital, vendors and a lighted parade. View photos of the events in our online gallery below.
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Cool festival looks for warm-hearted support
Wayne County’s annual Meltdown ice festival is warmly received by residents and visitors, but additional sources of cold, hard cash are being sought to provide the frosty fun. Most activities will take place Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at Jack Elstro Plaza in downtown Richmond after a few preliminary events around town. Alison Zajdel, one […]
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Town giving notice to EDC
Hagerstown has confirmed that it intends to quit the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. The town departed from its usual four-year agreement with EDC, only partnering until the end of 2025. Some council members have expressed dissatisfaction with the EDC for several months, deciding in October to renew the contract for one year. On […]
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Story about missing $8,000, angel wings made into musical
Richmond Civic Theatre is performing a musical version of what its leaders call a beloved film. The G-rated “It’s a Wonderful Life — The Musical” opens Thursday, Dec. 12, and ends Sunday, Dec. 22. It’s based on the screenplay for the 1946 cinema hit starring Jimmy Stewart. The film, set around Christmas Eve, is shown […]
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Photos: Christmas in Centerville
Christmas in Centerville was a festive celebration that included everything from face painting to a parade on Saturday, Dec. 7. View our full online gallery of the events with photos by Joshua Smith below.
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Prosecutor puts officer on dubious list
A Richmond Police Department assistant chief has been placed on a Wayne County list that challenges his credibility. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office maintains a Brady-Giglio list of law enforcement officers subject to evidence that could discredit their testimony in court. U.S. Supreme Court rulings in the Brady and Giglio cases require prosecutors to disclose […]