Those interested in local schools only have a few weeks to decide if they want to serve on their boards in 2025. School board races have a different filing deadline for the Nov. 5 election than other public offices. Filing for school board opportunities began Tuesday, May 21, at voter registration offices inside county courthouses. […]
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NWS: EF1 tornado occurred near Milton
The National Weather Service has determined a tornado caused tree damage but no injuries May 7 near Milton. The EF1 tornado had wind speeds of 90 miles per hour along a path 150 yards wide and 2.9 miles long, according to the NWS. The EF1 designation is the second-weakest level in the six-category Enhanced Fujita […]
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Stipends, scholarships offered for learning
Crystal Dreams Foundation is offering scholarships and a summer entrepreneurship program that pays students to learn. The scholarship deadline is May 31. Applications are accepted from high school, trade school, continuing education and graduate students in Wayne County and across the country. Applications are available at crystaldreamsfdn.org. Crystal Dreams also offers the Student Training Entrepreneur […]
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Centerville clerk-treasurer resigns
Centerville is in the process of selecting a new clerk-treasurer. Richard Tincher has resigned for health reasons. He became clerk in September 2021 to complete the term of Susan Dillman, who resigned for a job in the private sector. He faced no opposition when filing to run in 2023. Council reluctantly approved Tincher’s resignation 4-0 […]
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May 24 is deadline to apply for air conditioner
Richmond residents can apply for a free window air conditioner through May 24. More than 40 units will be given to eligible individuals for combating the challenges of extreme heat. Seniors, individuals with disabilities, households with young children (with medical need) and those in heat vulnerable areas will be prioritized. The distribution is a partnership […]
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Departments pleased with medicine collection
Cambridge City Police Department greatly increased the number of pounds of medications and sharps that it collected during this year’s national Drug Take Back Day collection. Sgt. Seth Biava noted that Cambridge City’s October 2023 collection brought in 82 pounds. The April 27 collection netted 122 pounds of medications and 30 pounds of sharps for […]
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BPA student wins national title
Forty-three students from Lincoln, Richmond and Centerville high schools brought home lifelong memories from Business Professionals of America’s national competition. Seven of those Wayne County teens placed in the Top 10 in the nation in their categories, ranging from economic and health research to spreadsheet and database applications, word processing and desktop publishing. This year’s […]
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Volunteers begin Jubilee Days revamp
Several Hagerstown area residents have stepped up to offer a modified Jubilee Days after a service organization told the town’s council it could no longer continue offering the festival. Within a few days of Hagerstown’s May meeting, Jeremy Jennings posted on social media that he, Hagerstown councilor Fred Dill, Jason Schmittler, Roy Byrd, Darrin Blevins […]
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Fun events fund a swing
Western Wayne Elementary celebrated the end of state testing and the kickoff of Passion Project Week with its first Brain Break Bash. On Friday, May 3, all students gathered for activities including painting Superintendent Andy Stover, taping Principal Elizabeth Miller to the wall, cracking eggs on counselor Matt Truesdell’s head, and pie-ing staff in the […]
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Sanitary district plans building purchase
Richmond Sanitary District’s required record storage has overwhelmed its current administration building. Some customers have also complained the 2380 Liberty Avenue location is not convenient. The district plans to solve both issues by purchasing an office building at 25 N. Seventh St. Pat Smoker, the sanitary district director, told Richmond Common Council during its May […]