The Richmond Community Schools board of trustees reviewed proposed facility improvements, policy revisions, and community partnerships during its regular business meeting on Wednesday, July 23. The board authorized bond funding actions for over a dozen infrastructure investments across the district. Among the approved projects are track resurfacing, a tennis court rebuild, applied skills classroom renovations, […]
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Let the fun in Dublin continue
Dublin community members celebrated recent updates to Wilson Park during a Saturday, July 26, ribbon cutting ceremony. Dublin town council president Nathan Ulerick thanked donors and supporters for making the project possible and the way it showed support for the community’s children. “They’re the future,” Ulerick said. Community members raised over $51,000 to unlock a […]
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Jubilee Days returns Aug. 1–2 with food, fun and familiar traditions
Hagerstown’s cherished end-of-summer celebration, Jubilee Days, returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1–2, with a full lineup of events, entertainment and food. It continues a small-town tradition that almost ended just a year ago. The festival, organized now by community volunteers and sponsored by American Legion Post No. 333, builds on the revamped format introduced in […]
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Commissioners clear alleys, consider taxes
During their July 23 meeting, Wayne County’s Commissioners worked on a wide range of business items to keep county government operating smoothly. The group approved two ordinances to vacate public rights of way in Williamsburg and Jacksonburg, advancing requests from residents looking to resolve property and infrastructure issues. Shannon Merkamp of Main Street in Williamsburg […]
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Town examining funds for 3 projects
Centerville is working to address several maintenance concerns. Sanitary inspection Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Office of Water Quality conducted a sanitary survey inspection at Centerville Water Works on June 18. The inspector found two minor deficiencies that required a response and/or follow-up inspection within 30 days. Water plant No. 2’s chlorine room had condensation […]
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Public meetings for July 30 through August 11
Thursday, July 31 Monday, August 4 Tuesday, August 5 Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 LATER Monday, August 11 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from July 30 through August 27
Ending soon Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, July 31 Friday, Aug. 1 Aug. 1-2 Saturday, Aug. 2 Sunday, Aug. 3 Aug. 4-9 Aug. 4-5 Tuesday, Aug. 5 Thursday, Aug. 7 Aug. 7-10 and 14-17 Friday, Aug. 8 Saturday, Aug. 9 Tuesday, Aug. 12 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Friday, Aug. 15 Saturday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Thursday, […]
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Band students enjoy their summer ‘family’
Summer marching band participation means long days and evenings full of tiring, sweaty practices for students, directors and their families, but students say those efforts are worth it. Here are a few comments from participants at each of Wayne County’s five bands that will appear at Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 1. […]
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Volunteer, Marine named Good Friend and Neighbor
Randy Newman has continued his family’s tradition of giving back to the community, earning the same award as his grandfather did. Newman was surprised with the Good Friend and Neighbor Award at the 65th annual Rural Urban Dinner on Thursday, July 17, at Willie & Red’s in Hagerstown. Economy Lions Club organizes the gathering, which encourages […]
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‘Solar for all’ funding could boost power resilience
A federal initiative to make sure low-income and disadvantaged communities can benefit from access to solar-powered electricity might include Richmond neighborhoods soon, if the government doesn’t reverse course and cancel the program. That’s according to a presentation from the Richmond Environmental Sustainability Commission at Richmond Common Council’s July 21 meeting. Commission member Alison Zajdel brought […]