Bill Tyler thought he’d been invited to a dinner honoring Jimmy Bogue for Bogue’s contributions to youth sports. However, Tyler was surprised to learn the honor was really for one of Bogue’s mentors: Tyler himself. The December surprise was extra appropriate for the Cambridge City resident who portrayed Santa Claus for 40 years at community […]
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Blood drives scheduled in December
Versiti Blood Center offers multiple opportunities to donate blood this December. Blood donation is always a need, but it rises especially in the colder winter months. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio’s drives include: Thursday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Union High School, 8707 W U.S. Hwy 36, Modoc; and Noon-4 p.m., Randolph 4H Building, 1885 […]
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Meltdown plans take shape
It can be rare for events that run on community donations and sponsorships to continue for 12 years, but volunteers have shown grit and creativity in keeping the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival from melting away. Nationally honored carvers are scheduled to arrive the last week of January to shape 40,000 pounds of ice into works […]
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Toys for Tots changes document requirements
Toys for Tots, which serves ages 0-18 in Wayne and surrounding counties, has announced changes regarding its annual giveaway. Families can receive toys starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Whitewater Valley Marine Corps League, 200 S. Ninth St., Richmond. This year, the Richmond site will serve children in Wayne, Fayette, Randolph, Union and […]
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Artists show global perspective through local lens
This year’s closing Richmond Art Museum exhibition challenged participants to submit work that channeled global perspectives through their own unique lens. The result was an array of pieces rich in diverse viewpoints. Ten local artists of varying disciplines are featured in RAM’s 127th Annual Exhibition of Indiana and Ohio Artists. For more than a century, […]
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Northeastern board approves coaches
Northeastern Wayne Schools formally approved several winter sports coaches at its Nov. 19 board meeting.
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Lot’s future: Green space to enjoy lunch
A grassy plot sits next to the Romey and Evans buildings that Eric Dimick Eastman owns on the northwest corner of East Main and 10th streets. Dimick Eastman, though, sees the 0.15-acre plot’s future with paths, tables, seating, trees and bushes next to the makerspace, called The Hive, he’s creating inside his buildings. He showed […]
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New director aims to support RHS graduates’ connections
A longtime leader in Richmond nonprofits has started working as the new executive director of Richmond High School Alumni Association. Rachel Hughes’ new role began Dec. 1. In a news release, Hughes said she’s honored to begin this new phase of her career with RHSAA. “With a deep appreciation for education and lifelong learning, I […]
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Bane becomes RPD’s new K-9
Richmond Police Department’s newest K-9 is Bane. VFW Post 1108 contributed $30,000 for RPD to purchase Bane from Ultimate Canine in Westfield, where Bane and partner Officer Jacob Wolfal underwent training. Bane is trained in locating narcotics, tracking missing and endangered people, searching for articles and evidence, and finding suspects, according to a news release. […]
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December concerts provide seasonal sounds
Joyful sounds are a key part of Christmas festivities, and several organizations have planned holiday-themed concerts or musicals in the coming days. Several events are centered around music, while live performances enhance festivals and other gatherings. Here are some of the opportunities to have sacred and seasonal songs wash over you. Check with local schools […]