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1905 photo inspires new Lafever book

Oliver P. Morton’s name is especially recognized in Centerville and among Civil War buffs, but the other half of the power couple is rarely mentioned. A Cambridge City author’s new book aims to spotlight Lucinda Morton’s little-known contributions to the state and nation, and Morton’s adventures with her famous husband.    Copies of “She Never Failed […]

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Council OKs building, planning fee increases

The city of Richmond is increasing fees related to building codes, planning and zoning, and the next round of increases will probably not take as long as this one. Dustin Purvis, the city’s planning director, said during Richmond Common Council’s Nov. 18 meeting that the building code fee schedule that involves building, electrical, mechanical and […]

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County commits money to attract more money

Wayne County hopes to receive $3.98 million in state money from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s Regional Economic Acceleration Development Initiative 2.0 grants. To further those hopes, the county commissioners and council have committed to $2.98 million in match money. Wayne County Council members agreed during the Nov. 20 council/commissioners workshop to that commitment and […]

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13 nonprofits receive $100K in grants

Reid Health Community Benefit awarded 13 nonprofit organizations $100,000 during its third grant cycle of 2024. The final cycle supported maternal, infant and children’s health programs, according to a news release. Overall this year, Community Benefit awarded $300,000 to nonprofits. The first grant cycle focused on mental health and substance misuse and the second on […]