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Reid awards funds to 19 groups

Reid Health Community Engagement has awarded 19 organizations a total of $100,000 during its first 2025 grant cycle. The focus during this grant cycle is mental, emotional and behavioral well-being by improving mental health and reducing substance misuse, according to a news release. Funded organizations serve Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Union and Wayne counties, plus […]

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Photos: Townsend Community Center block party

The Townsend Community Center, Inc. held a block party on Saturday, May 17. Attendees gathered for community, fun and face painting. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages.  Chris Hardie took these photos of […]

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Bridge projects end, while others begin

Bridge closures can be inconvenient, but also bring infrastructure improvements that help keep motorists safe as they cross and go on their way. Following updates to the Sample Road bridge, traffic is flowing there again, and soon will on another new bridge as well. Brandon Sanders, Wayne County’s engineer, told the county commissioners during their […]

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New labels, same food safety violations

Inspectors reported 36 items found out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and non-critical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. The violations […]

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Cambridge City hires  new public works leader

After retiring from the military, Joe Webb’s wife encouraged him to find something to do since he was restless. Doing something has now evolved into becoming Cambridge City’s public works superintendent. Webb has served as interim superintendent since January. Council advertised the job, and after an executive session to conduct interviews, approved Webb for the […]

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Bid approved for renovation’s next phase

Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]

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Judge sets lawsuit hearing on motion to dismiss

A hearing has been scheduled to consider the Wayne County prosecutor’s request for dismissal of a lawsuit filed against him by a Richmond Police Department major. Judge Bob A. Witham will consider Prosecutor Mike Shipman’s dismissal motion at 10:45 a.m. June 12 in Henry County Circuit Court 1. Witham was appointed special judge in the […]