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Reid, Anthem negotiations ongoing

It’s been a little over three weeks since tens of thousands of area Reid Health patients found out that Anthem health insurance may not cover their medical costs after March 17, and both organizations say negotiations are ongoing. In a Jan. 29 letter mailed to more than 44,000 recipients, Reid announced it had not yet […]

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Student, professor honored for Building Bridges 

A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect.  Honorees demonstrate […]

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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories

A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month.   Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County.    The video clips […]

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Compromise allocates more ARPA money

Wayne County’s commissioners and council members allocated another $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars Feb. 21. When they met that morning, commissioners developed a counterproposal to more than $2 million in recommendations council advanced during its Feb. 7 meeting. Then, during the evening workshop, council members voted 5-0 to accept the counterproposal that […]

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Volunteers offer free tax help

Wayne County residents can now make appointments for free help with their tax forms in the coming weeks.  A dozen AARP Certified Tax Aide volunteers are offering assistance through April 10 by appointment only at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond.  Those seeking advice can call 765-203-1788 to reserve a time with a tax […]