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Stellar money available for 2 grant winners

Wayne County will explore submitting a letter of intent seeking up to $8 million from the state’s Stellar Pathways program. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer requested approval to pursue the funding, and the request was approved unanimously during the Feb. 21 commissioners meeting. Plasterer said the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs originally deemed Wayne County […]

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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 […]