Tobacco and alcohol users and those who are sexually active are especially encouraged to get a free head and neck cancer screening. Reid Health’s Rehabilitation Services, ENT and Oncology Associates are offering what they describe as approximately 10-minute painless screenings. The exams are offered to walk-ins from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in Lingle […]
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Public meetings for April 9-17
Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Community events from April 9 through May 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Friday, April 11 April 11-12 Saturday, April 12 Sunday, April 13 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 April 21-25 Tuesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25 April 25-26 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, […]
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Merit board demotes RPD investigator
The Richmond Police Department Merit Commission demoted an RPD investigator to patrolman during a special session April 3. Jeremy Worch will not be fired as recommended by RPD administration. During the quick meeting attended by about 30 people, most of them RPD officers, the merit commission members denied terminating Worch. They also recommended Worch receive […]
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22 students will showcase civics smarts
Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond school districts will be represented in a local civics bee that yielded last year’s state champion. For the second consecutive year, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the local competition for the National Civics Bee. It will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Indiana University East’s […]
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Free swap meet moves downtown
A free swap meet offers the opportunity for unwanted treasures to be easily shared with others. Indiana University East and Morrisson-Reeves Library are partnering to offer the public event during spring cleaning season. Contributors can drop off gently used items between noon-6 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Volunteers […]
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Farms receive state Centennial awards
Farms in Wayne, Henry and Randolph counties recently received recognition for being owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Smith farm in Wayne County, Kellam Mercer farm in Henry County and Georgi farm in Randolph County were presented Centennial awards through Indiana Department of Agriculture’s Hoosier Homestead Award Program. The program presents […]
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Stoplight could ease U.S. 35’s traffic issues
Trucks turning at the Love’s Travel Stop complicate U.S. 35 traffic when speeding vehicles encounter the stopped or slowly moving semis. Building a convenience store and gas station across the street might address some traffic difficulties by adding a traffic light. U.S. 35 traffic north of Interstate 70 was a concern during the March 26 […]
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Hagerstown, New Castle percussion compete at state
Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble placed 15th in state competition on Saturday, March 29, after qualifying during March 22 prelims in Brownsburg. It’s the first time Hagerstown competed at Indiana Percussion Association’s state contest in the Concert A level since 2018. State finals took place at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center in Terre Haute. HIPE’s show […]
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Skup begins fighting crime
Sheriff Randy Retter played tug-of-war with one of Wayne County’s newest crime fighters, and Skup kept a firm grip on his toy ball. Skup and Deputy Tyler Greene are the county’s newest K-9 team, having completed their training Feb. 21 at Ultimate Canine. So far, there haven’t been any big drug busts, but Skup has […]