A free swap meet offers the opportunity for unwanted treasures to be easily shared with others. Indiana University East and Morrisson-Reeves Library are partnering to offer the public event during spring cleaning season. Contributors can drop off gently used items between noon-6 p.m. Friday, April 11, at the library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Volunteers […]
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Farms receive state Centennial awards
Farms in Wayne, Henry and Randolph counties recently received recognition for being owned by the same family for at least 100 years. The Smith farm in Wayne County, Kellam Mercer farm in Henry County and Georgi farm in Randolph County were presented Centennial awards through Indiana Department of Agriculture’s Hoosier Homestead Award Program. The program presents […]
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Stoplight could ease U.S. 35’s traffic issues
Trucks turning at the Love’s Travel Stop complicate U.S. 35 traffic when speeding vehicles encounter the stopped or slowly moving semis. Building a convenience store and gas station across the street might address some traffic difficulties by adding a traffic light. U.S. 35 traffic north of Interstate 70 was a concern during the March 26 […]
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Hagerstown, New Castle percussion compete at state
Hagerstown Indoor Percussion Ensemble placed 15th in state competition on Saturday, March 29, after qualifying during March 22 prelims in Brownsburg. It’s the first time Hagerstown competed at Indiana Percussion Association’s state contest in the Concert A level since 2018. State finals took place at Indiana State University’s Hulman Center in Terre Haute. HIPE’s show […]
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Skup begins fighting crime
Sheriff Randy Retter played tug-of-war with one of Wayne County’s newest crime fighters, and Skup kept a firm grip on his toy ball. Skup and Deputy Tyler Greene are the county’s newest K-9 team, having completed their training Feb. 21 at Ultimate Canine. So far, there haven’t been any big drug busts, but Skup has […]
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RCT offers comedy about 1950s TV show antics
Richmond Civic Theatre is offering five opportunities to laugh this weekend, including a rare Saturday matinee. The latest comedy, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” offers insights on what goes on behind the scenes to make a 1950s TV comedy-variety show. Different than most of its Main Stage productions, RCT has condensed all performances of “Laughter” […]
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Community events from April 3 through May 3, 2025
Thursday, April 3 April 3-6 Friday, April 4 Saturday, April 5 April 5-6 Sunday, April 6 Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Friday, April 11 April 11-12 Saturday, April 12 Sunday, April 13 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Friday, April 18 Saturday, […]
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Public meetings for April 3-17
Thursday, April 3 Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Northeastern rightsizing teaching staff
Northeastern Wayne Schools has steady enrollment, but despite county efforts to boost housing and quality of life, potential state funding cuts and a downward trending population loom. At the board’s March 19 meeting, Superintendent Matthew Hicks said it’s in the district’s best interest not to fill some positions as they come open. Thus, NWS won’t […]
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RCS considers bullying policy updates
Richmond Community Schools could approve revised policies on bullying and student suicide awareness and prevention at its next meeting. The board routinely reviews policies and considers updates to address changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations and modify wording. Revisions to the bullying policy include: Both policies added that parents can review any […]