Generous donations from businesses and individuals have kept fireworks displays in Wayne County skies for many years. However, some years those donations are less than others, prompting sponsoring organizations to ask for help to keep the sparkly shows coming. Richmond’s Harry Ray American Legion Post 65 is in that situation this year. John Renfro said […]
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State DNR: Plane’s spray was nontoxic birth control for moths
Indiana Department of Natural Resources says what was sprayed onto a Wayne County area from a plane to keep moths from breeding was nontoxic and didn’t harm humans, animals or the environment. Some U.S. 40 motorists could see a plane flying low to the ground on Centerville’s eastern edge on the morning of Monday, June […]
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Resident request: Kill the weeds, please
Howard Price wants Richmond to look better. Price, who finished third in last year’s mayoral election, moved from litter to weeds when he addressed Richmond Common Council during its June 17 meeting. He expressed disappointment at weeds 2 feet tall in cracks between the sidewalk and curb and near stormwater drains along North J Street. […]
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Centerville begins search for high school principal
A new principal could be hired as soon as July 10 for Centerville Senior High School. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board unanimously approved the resignation of Tim Hollendonner during its June 19 board meeting along with other personnel updates. No administrators or board members commented about Hollendonner’s departure before the vote. His name was listed as […]
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20 file for school board seats
A total of 20 candidates — some new and some incumbents — have stepped up to run for Wayne County’s public school boards. Each district has a few seats on the November ballot. The deadline to file for the nonpartisan school board races was June 20. Western Wayne Four candidates have filed for the three […]
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‘All hands on deck’
Heat didn’t stop Wayne County 4-Hers and their parents from caring for their animals or checking out indoor exhibits as the fair opened Saturday, June 22. Members and parents hauled buckets of drinking water and donned hoses for cooling spray downs. Sometimes the animal grooming included applying conditioner to help them shine for the judges. […]
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Rededication celebrates Madonna’s restoration
Work to brighten, preserve and draw attention to Richmond’s Madonna of the Trail statue is being celebrated by residents as well as descendants of the sculptor and its model. Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the July 2023 rejuvenation of its historic monument with a rededication ceremony and commemorative plaque unveiling on June 9. […]
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Families, caregivers can gain Alzheimer’s communication tips
A free virtual expert series program, “Better Communication with Memory Loss,” will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. It’s organized by Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter. Registration is required by calling the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or at communityresourcefinder.org. Featured expert Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse, speaker, staff trainer, consultant and podcaster. […]
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Richmond wants input on planting trees
Richmond requests that residents participate in a survey in preparation for replenishing the city’s tree canopy. The city is part of the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute’s 2024 Resilience Cohort to conduct a tree canopy assessment prior to planting and maintaining trees in areas providing the most benefit. Evansville, Warsaw and Elkhart are also participating, […]
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Help wanted: WWN uncomfortably short-staffed
When you hear of print newspapers around the country closing their doors forever, it can be for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the cost of producing, printing and mailing the publication has increased beyond the income that can be generated from advertising or subscriptions. Sometimes competition from online news sources has proven to be too […]