The Women’s Fund of Wayne County Foundation is gathering donations of works by any local or regional artist for its 20th annual luncheon and silent auction. This year’s event, “Illuminating Paths: 20 Years and Beyond,” begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in Richmond’s Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St. Since the […]
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Consultant: Centerville water bills must rise
Even after receiving a $2 million grant, Centerville council learned customers’ water rates and charges must increase to remove lead lines and rehab a water tower. Council President Dan Wandersee said a state Senate bill being considered would mandate lead line replacement. If it doesn’t act now, the town might forever miss out on funding […]
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Seton teacher named among state’s best
A local science teacher was recognized as one of the Top 5 in a group of more than 2,000 colleagues. Seton Catholic High School’s Dan Reichley was a finalist for the highest honor for Catholic educators in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis — the Saint Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education Award. The award is named after […]
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Don’t be in the dark about the total solar eclipse
Wayne County will soon witness a rare celestial event. Dalton Township is one of the best viewing spots in the world to see the total solar eclipse shortly after 3 p.m. April 8, but local eclipse activities will span the weekend as the county expects thousands of visitors to share the nearly 4 minutes of […]
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RCS studying possible re-org
Richmond Community Schools has hired Indiana consultants to conduct a reorganization study of the district. As part of their resource analysis, the trio will review the possibility of reconfiguring grade-level combinations and implications for affected buildings and transportation. RCS’ board and administrators would review the consultants’ suggestions but could dismiss them if they don’t think […]
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PBS airing TV program about Hagerstown
Stories about Hagerstown will be shared on March 14 when Ball State PBS airs the next installment in its series highlighting small towns and cities. “Now Entering … Hagerstown,” a video scrapbook of its people, places and history as seen through the eyes of its residents, premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, on Ball State PBS. It will […]
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Grant money helps sheriff’s officers ID drugs
Light passed into crumbs from the crushed cashew covering the small diamond sensor. Within a minute, the Target-ID from Smiths Detection identified the cashew’s composition. The top three ingredients listed on the display were cottonseed oil, castor oil and olive oil. The demonstration inside the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office evidence area showed how Target-ID could […]
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Community orchestra performing March 10
Richmond Community Orchestra will perform a medley of music at its early spring concert on Sunday, March 10. The performance begins at 3:30 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium in Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Musicians have been rehearsing works including “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; “Joyeuse March” by Emmanuel Chabrier; “Scherzo” from Symphony […]
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Barrett receives award for public health support
State Rep. Brad Barrett was recently honored with a State Health Commissioner Award for his support of public health in Indiana. Barrett (R-Richmond), who represents District 56, is the chair of the House Public Health Committee and sponsored Health First Indiana legislation passed during 2023 that made a historic investment in Indiana public health, according […]
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Rising construction costs leave bridge funding gaps
Rapidly rising construction prices mean Wayne County must find additional funding for eight bridge projects scheduled across three years. Brandon Sanders, the county’s engineer, appeared before the county’s commissioners Feb. 28 to discuss shortfalls associated with the rising costs. The first of the federal projects is Bridge 701 on South G Street in Richmond. Sanders […]