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Fireworks shows could fizzle without help

Generous donations from businesses and individuals have kept fireworks displays in Wayne County skies for many years. However, some years those donations are less than others, prompting sponsoring organizations to ask for help to keep the sparkly shows coming.  Richmond’s Harry Ray American Legion Post 65 is in that situation this year.   John Renfro said […]

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Deadline nearing for playground campaign

Through lemonade sales, checks and online gifts, Cambridge City has raised $37,300 about two weeks before its deadline to raise $50,000 to improve its park playground. The deadline for donations is 10 p.m. June 23 toward making Creitz Park inclusive for more kids and families. In May, Western Wayne Elementary School third graders delivered $295.02 […]

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2 meetings set to explain downtown business grant program

Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program has $2 million available to infuse new growth into participating communities’ downtowns. Grants up to $100,000 are available to rehabilitate downtown retail or commercial building space in Cambridge City, Dublin, East Germantown, Economy, Milton, Richmond and Spring Grove. The grants require a 25% match — for example, $25,000 for […]

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4 playground campaigns meet goals; 1 remains

Four local park fundraising campaigns have met their $50,000 goal to receive a $50,000 state match, and one more remains.  Dublin has raised $50,190 to improve Wilson Park. The goal was reached days before its May 25 deadline. Funds will provide new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ground surface for the current playground equipment purchased in […]

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Retiree spent 50 years in schools

Western Wayne Schools is saying goodbye to three retirees, one of whom has worked 50 years for the district.  Colleagues, friends, family and students stopped by an after-school open house May 21 to wish them well.   Beth Bowman After 22 years and many concerts at WWS, choral director Beth Bowman is stepping down. Before joining […]