The man accused of killing Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton died June 6 in his prison cell. The death of Phillip Matthew Lee, 48, ends the criminal case charging him with murder without a trial. Lee won’t face a jury of his peers, and there won’t be a verdict. “Two years ago, a very bad […]
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Back-to-School Fit Fair replacing City Fit
Community partners are being sought for a Back-to-School Fit Fair. Meridian Health Services is combining what it calls the best of the event previously known as City Fit with school registration to help parents and students at a one-stop shop. The event will include free health screenings and immunizations by Meridian’s family medical care, dentistry […]
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Tower project impacting Centerville water
Centerville is about to begin extensive work to its water towers that could affect customers’ water pressure and require neighboring fire departments to bring tanker trucks. Town Manager Kevin Slick told council at its May 28 work session that the routine maintenance, safety upgrades and painting are to begin the week of June 10. One […]
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Bond has no tax impact for some NWS stakeholders
Some residents in Northeastern Wayne Schools’ district might not pay any extra taxes for repairs to its high school because they’ve already reached their property tax caps. During its May 29 meeting, school officials and their advisers outlined the need for repairing masonry, its costs and using a bond to pay for the work. No […]
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Grant helping expand broadband access in Henry County
Two Henry County addresses will gain access to high-speed broadband through help from a state grant. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs recently announced 146 homes and six business addresses benefiting from $657,886 awarded in Indiana Connectivity Program’s ninth round. The state awarded $9,600 to the Henry County project, with a total investment of […]
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Park concerts feature Elton John tribute, orchestra
Two free outdoor concerts are scheduled in the coming days. Cambridge City Main Street is offering the first of its three summer concerts at Creitz Park on Saturday, June 8, a couple blocks north of the downtown area along U.S. 40. The concert, “The Elton John Experience by Tommy Lee Thompson,” is set for 6-9 […]
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Health department addresses injury trends, causes
From 2018 through 2022, 463 Wayne County residents died from injuries. Addressing injuries and trauma is a key point of the new Health First Indiana program, and the state’s Department of Trauma and Injury Prevention is helping the Wayne County Health Department get a handle on what might be necessary in the county. Becca Alliston, […]
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9 receiving awards from Townsend Community Center Inc.
Townsend Community Center Inc. will recognize nine local individuals and businesses at its annual honors and awards dinner. Townsend leaders say they believe the recipients are overlooked for the amazing contributions they make to the community. This year’s theme is “Regeneration: Rising from the Ashes.” The gathering will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, June […]
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Free kids’ meals available
Several school districts and parks will offer a variety of free summer meals for toddlers as well as high schoolers. Children can receive meals at any participating location and no applications are required. They also can receive meals even if their families qualify for the new SUN Bucks grocery funds. Here’s a look at some […]
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Reid Center LIVE! at Noon season ends
Organist Joan Martin closed out the Reid Center LIVE! at Noon series on May 15. The series featured local musicians from September through November 2023. It returned for February till May this year. Concerts were on the first and third Wednesdays at noon, and this is the second full year since the church’s reopening as […]