Several basketball players hope to develop interest in their sport among younger girls while remembering an influential coach. Recent Richmond High School graduate Maren Bolser and her teammates are offering the second Hoops for Hope camp at no charge for any area girl entering grades 5-8. It’s from 1-3 p.m. June 16-20 in a new […]
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Centerville gets 1 bid to rent former town hall
Centerville’s library faces no opposition in its bid to rent the former town hall during its upcoming renovation. At council’s May 27 work session, Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice opened the lone bid from library leaders. They bid $1,825 per month ($21,900 for the year), which appraisals determined is the required fair market value. No one spoke […]
RCS considers $30K marketing plan
Richmond Community Schools is considering ways to improve its website, marketing and other communication with families, staff and the community. During their May 28 meeting, board members heard a presentation from Indianapolis-based Q7 Associates. RCS had requested proposals to improve its marketing and communications. Both areas were recurring themes during the recent first phase of […]
2 public hearings planned about library renovations
Morrisson-Reeves Library’s Board of Trustees is conducting two public hearings regarding its planned building renovation and equipment and technology purchases. The first hearing is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at the library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. The board will discuss and hear residents’ objections and support regarding the project. A second hearing will take […]
Economy marks bicentennial June 13-14
With a new playground and mural added in the past year, the assets of Economy are improving as the small community celebrates its bicentennial. The approximately 150 residents of the northwest Wayne County town are organizing a two-day celebration on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. The public is invited. Celebration The opening night […]
Safety Village plants landscaping idea with county commissioners
Safety Village of Wayne County teaches important safety lessons to about 2,500 children ages 4 to 8 each year. “It’s a great program,” said Jeff Plasterer, president of Wayne County’s commissioners. “I want to be supportive.” Rich Cody, executive director of Safety Town, spoke with commissioners during their May 28 meeting about ways they could […]
Illustrator’s art museum exhibit draws eyes toward nature
A local graduate is returning to share his nature mandalas and his experiences of creating art for a nationally known medical school. Works by Richmond High School graduate Tim Phelps will be featured at Richmond Art Museum, which is inside his alma mater on Hub Etchison Parkway. The two-gallery exhibit, open from June 7 through […]
Public meetings for June 4-12
Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
Shows feature national, regional, local performers
Three arts organizations offer a mix of family fun and date nights and even nationally touring performers made famous through TV competitions. Season tickets are now available for Richmond Civic Theatre, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Civic Hall Performing Arts Center. On-sale dates for individual tickets vary between the organizations. Upcoming performances will be announced later […]
$1M gift to revitalize Earlham’s student center
When Earlham College students return to campus this fall, they’ll have a new gathering space to connect with one another. Jeff May and Karen Crossen have donated $1 million for Earlham to renovate Runyan Center, the campus’s central hub, according to a news release. May graduated from Earlham in 1975, and Crossen spent two years […]
