Dublin became the latest community to approve Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program strategic investment plan. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer shared during the Oct. 11 commissioners meeting that Dublin was the final participating town to vote its approval, doing so during an Oct. 10 meeting. That leaves only Richmond among the eight participants — also including […]
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Panthers pound Eagles 62-8
The Lincoln football team returned to action on Friday, Sept. 22, after taking a week off, by hosting Knightstown for homecoming. It was a Tri-Eastern Conference game, as well as a matchup between potential sectional opponents. Knightstown took early control of the game. The Panthers used a rushing touchdown, a 2-point conversion, a TD […]
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Workshop starts school improvement program
Work on improving student academic performance through a Next Generation School Improvement Grant started last Wednesday, Sept. 13, after a year of planning. Local educators are working with consultants from Equitable Education Solutions on implementing methods they can use to improve student performance, concentrating on employability skills. The program is funded by a $2.45 million […]
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$25 million in improvements planned
Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]
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Some Canal Days deadlines approach
Registration deadlines are nearing for some opportunities connected with Cambridge City’s annual Canal Days festival, which takes place Sept. 9-10. Registration forms, available at cambridgecityindiana.org, also are due Sept. 1 for festival vendors as well as parade entries. Applications and booth rental fees may be delivered to Tamra Davis at Golay Community Center or Beth […]
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Western Wayne receives 2 grants
Western Wayne School Corporation has been notified that it will receive two funding grants. One, for $150,000, is a Healthy Meals Incentive Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The second, $22,000, is from the Wayne County Foundation to support the local cost of Communities in Schools, which provides student assistance aides for local […]
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Cambridge City, Dublin candidates join Nov. ballots
It’s now up to small-town residents to determine whether they’ll have choices on their ballots this fall. Town residents have until Aug. 1 to file for council seats or clerk-treasurer positions. In the last few days, two candidates have joined the ballot for their communities. James “Jim” A. King filed for Cambridge City Town Council’s […]
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Dublin Community Club seeking $12K for more renovations
Dublin Community Club has begun a new fundraising campaign for some large projects. “Keeping the Dublin Community Club open has been an absolute wonderful adventure so far and we are looking to keep adding to the amazing improvements,” said Jimmy Lawrence, board president. Lawrence said the nonprofit’s board would like to get a few more […]
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Lincoln athletic director to retire on June 30
You don’t have to talk to Rob Bills for any length of time to determine that he loves his job. He has loved what he does from the day he accepted the position in 2005. Bills was a natural fit, even though his path to the position was somewhat unconventional. Bills is a Cambridge City […]
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Candidates filing for fall election
More candidates are throwing their hats into the ring for upcoming town and city elections. Richmond now has an independent candidate who has obtained enough signatures to file for mayor. Howard J. Price will face Republican Ron Oler and Democrat Dave Snow. Any other candidates wishing to run as independents or for minor parties in […]