Richmond Community Schools is conducting its own school supply drive through Friday, Aug. 7. RCS officials say their family liaisons ensure donations reach students who truly need assistance. Items can be delivered or shipped to the district’s administration building, 300 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374. Most-needed items include No. 2 pencils, crayons, colored pencils, […]
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Original coffee shop owners open new event space
A new rental event space is opening at a familiar Richmond Depot District locale. The two-storied storefront at 185 Fort Wayne Ave. reopens next month in a full-circle moment for owners Mike and Terri Widau, who purchased it as the first Roscoe’s Coffee Bar and Tap Room site 17 years ago. The repurposed building is […]
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Bat in beehive, rain among string quartet surprises over years
About 30 kids and teens at Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County were “completely engaged” while attending a Chanticleer String Quartet performance last week. “They’ve still got it,” said Eli Howell, the clubs’ senior art instructor, about the Richmond-based quartet that is marking its 50th summer music festival. Howell said he was impressed how […]
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Fireworks and Sondheim slated for Jubilee Days
Hagerstown enters the last month of summer with its annual Jubilee Days. The two-day celebration brings a variety of activities for all ages, including a tractor-filled parade, highlighting its 75th year. New festive additions are performances by the Nettle Creek Players and an evening of fireworks, sponsored by the American Legion Post 333. Friday, July […]
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Couple ‘shocked’ to receive Good Friend & Neighbor honor
Hagerstown’s Dave and Janice Schuette received the Good Friend and Neighbor Award at the 66th annual Rural Urban Dinner on July 16. The traditional gathering dates back to the 1950s, fostering relationships between rural and city residents. Last year’s recipient, Randy Newman, had the honor of announcing the winner. Rather than read hints to […]
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Families prepare for school changes
Families will find new hours and policies this fall at some Wayne County schools, including a statewide restriction on personal technology use. Personal technology To comply with Indiana General Assembly’s new statewide law, students attending public and charter schools must either power off their cell phones and other electronics and put them in lockers throughout […]
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Centerville, Hagerstown lead area in band contests
Twelve high school bands from Wayne, Henry and Randolph counties headed north last weekend to test their Indiana State Fair shows. Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln and Randolph Southern traveled to Jay County Lions’ contest on Friday, July 24, in Portland. Centerville led Wayne County schools, finishing fifth after Spirit of Muncie, Anderson, Winchester and Jay County. […]
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PHOTOS: StoryCon at MRL
StoryCon gathered those interested in storytelling, puzzles, gaming, cosplay, crafting and more for a day of fun and learning. The event was held by Morrison-Reeves Library in Richmond on July 25. Attendees had the chance to interact with members of Star Wars Indiana, visit different organizations, try out new board games, attend panels and more. […]
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Red-tail buys 2 preserves, appoints new leadership
Two Wayne County preserves have new management. Muncie-based Red-tail Land Conservancy acquired the Elkhorn Creek and Boston Creek Forest preserves, a combined 54 acres of water and forest habitat. Elkhorn Creek was purchased last September and the Boston Creek Forest in May. The properties will be cultivated to support wildlife, maintain water quality and strengthen […]
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Winery launches music label, festival
Scott Eckart founded Pilgrimage Wine Company two years ago to make Indiana-grown wine in a European style. Now, the Cambridge City business owner seeks to mirror that success for Indiana music artists with his independent label. Eckart, a lifelong musician and songwriter, formed Treaty Line Records. The winery features artists at weekend showcases and concert […]