Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County (EDC) recognized five companies for their investments and two community partnerships as part of its annual meeting. The five businesses are collectively investing a total of $420M in Wayne County and plan to create 184 new full-time jobs. The companies, their investments and job creation projections are: About 130 […]
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Veterans hear call of duty
Helen Griffith, a 90-year-old Army veteran, has watched Centerville’s veterans’ parade, but had never walked or ridden in it. Thus, she was very surprised to be named a grand marshal, along with Air Force veterans Erica and William White. Contributions of the area’s many veterans were celebrated during Saturday’s parade on Armed Forces Day. Helen […]
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Groups plan Memorial Day services, events
Several organizations are offering services and programs on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) in cemeteries throughout Wayne and Henry counties to remember those who served in the U.S. military. They include: Additional events Some Memorial Day weekend highlights at Veterans Memorial Park:
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Auction facility arguments set for June court hearing
The issue of an auction facility along U.S. 27 will soon go before a judge, essentially pitting agribusiness against rural living. Judge April Drake scheduled a hearing at 9:30 a.m. June 6 in Circuit Court to consider John and Tammy Tackett’s appeal of Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals decisions last September permitting a general […]
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3 free summer concerts planned
Cambridge City Main Street is moving forward with plans for three outdoor summer concerts that will be free for the public. They will take place on the second Saturday of June, July and August and in conjunction with other events in town earlier in the day. The June 8 concert, “The Elton John Experience by […]
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School board candidates must file by June 20
Those interested in local schools only have a few weeks to decide if they want to serve on their boards in 2025. School board races have a different filing deadline for the Nov. 5 election than other public offices. Filing for school board opportunities began Tuesday, May 21, at voter registration offices inside county courthouses. […]
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NWS: EF1 tornado occurred near Milton
The National Weather Service has determined a tornado caused tree damage but no injuries May 7 near Milton. The EF1 tornado had wind speeds of 90 miles per hour along a path 150 yards wide and 2.9 miles long, according to the NWS. The EF1 designation is the second-weakest level in the six-category Enhanced Fujita […]
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Stipends, scholarships offered for learning
Crystal Dreams Foundation is offering scholarships and a summer entrepreneurship program that pays students to learn. The scholarship deadline is May 31. Applications are accepted from high school, trade school, continuing education and graduate students in Wayne County and across the country. Applications are available at crystaldreamsfdn.org. Crystal Dreams also offers the Student Training Entrepreneur […]
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Centerville clerk-treasurer resigns
Centerville is in the process of selecting a new clerk-treasurer. Richard Tincher has resigned for health reasons. He became clerk in September 2021 to complete the term of Susan Dillman, who resigned for a job in the private sector. He faced no opposition when filing to run in 2023. Council reluctantly approved Tincher’s resignation 4-0 […]
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May 24 is deadline to apply for air conditioner
Richmond residents can apply for a free window air conditioner through May 24. More than 40 units will be given to eligible individuals for combating the challenges of extreme heat. Seniors, individuals with disabilities, households with young children (with medical need) and those in heat vulnerable areas will be prioritized. The distribution is a partnership […]