Dr. James Bertsch planned to treat those needing help with illnesses or other medical conditions; however, he originally thought those patients would be animals, not humans. A change of heart inspired by his family doctor, Richard Keys, led Bertsch to establish a practice in Cambridge City, where he grew up on a farm. Five decades […]
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Centerville water bills will increase
Aside from council members, no residents spoke during public hearings about Centerville’s proposed increase for water rates and charges or the town’s 2026 budget. Water Later in the Sept. 9 meeting, council approved the phased increase, which will cover an unexpected $575,000 to complete water distribution system improvements. Centerville had received a grant for lead […]
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Slow progress as county trims budget
Wayne County Council members want to keep the 2026 general fund budget about the same as 2025’s $38.4 million. To do that, though, they still face difficult decisions, with time slipping away. Another budget discussion during the Sept. 17 workshop clipped $49,256 from the working budget, leaving it at $44,166,070. That figure contains padding to […]
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Community events from Sept. 25 through Oct. 24
Thursday, Sept. 25 Friday, Sept. 26 Sept. 26-28 Saturday, Sept. 27 Sunday, Sept. 28 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Friday, Oct. 3 Saturday, Oct. 4 Oct. 4-5 Sunday, Oct. 5 Monday, Oct. 6 Tuesday, Oct. 7 Wednesday, Oct. 8 Thursday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Oct. 11 […]
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Public meetings for Sept. 24 through Oct. 6
Wednesday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Board rejects teachers union complaint against Richmond schools
The Indiana Education Employment Relations Board has ruled against the Richmond Education Association in its complaint alleging unfair labor practices by Richmond Community Schools, closing the case at the agency level. REA, which represents district teachers, originally filed its complaint in June 2023 after the school board approved supplemental stipends and salary increases outside the […]
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Blowout blues in TEC
Aiming to head off injuries, even up team rosters and improve the fan experience, at least two Wayne County high schools are exploring the option of leaving the Tri-Eastern Conference. Northeastern Wayne Schools Athletic Director Ryan Halloran told the NWS school board during its regular meeting Sept. 17 that Northeastern and Centerville were invited to […]
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County OKs funds to entice more workers
Seventy-one people live in Wayne County through the Make My Move program, and that total is expected to increase. Wayne County commissioners and council members approved during their Sept. 17 workshop spending $150,000 from the consolidated economic development income tax fund to extend the county’s contract with the Make My Move company. After reaching a […]
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3 samples positive for West Nile virus
Wayne County Health Department has learned that three mosquito samples collected in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus. WCHD announced the test results from Indiana Department of Health on Thursday, Sept. 18. Health officials recommend taking steps to prevent mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which […]
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PHOTOS: Fired up for tasty treats
Attendees ate delicious food and listened to live music during Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. The parade was held on Saturday, with grand marshal John B. Martin II driving one of his restored tractors. Vendors lined Fountain City streets during the festival, providing unique booths for browsing […]