Hours after a devastating fire, members of Milton Christian Church began making plans for a new sanctuary. Now, 100 years later, area residents are celebrating the construction of that new building at 307 S. Central Avenue, intending to reflect on the faith, fellowship and sense of community shared with their ancestors. A special service is […]
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Early voting begins inside county courthouse
Cambridge City, Milton and Richmond voters may begin casting their ballots Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the council and/or mayoral candidates who they believe will be effective in shaping their community’s future. Here are some tips about where to find information about candidates and the county’s polling places between now and Nov. 7. Where to learn […]
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Candidate Q&A: Dwight Smith
Dwight Smith is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: Milton is ranked second to Cambridge City in compensation of elected officials, there is no industry in Milton, so the default is Utility funds. The council has two meetings a month, one is regarding […]
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Candidate Q&A: Larry Joe Harris
Larry Joe Harris is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: We are losing a good town councilman. He is not running for a new term. I would like to fill his seat and continue what he has been working on, water, Old Milton […]
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Candidate Q&A: Phillip Allen Edwards
Phillip Allen Edwards is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I would like to continue to serve the town and work towards our goals for the town. Priorities: If re-elected my goals are sidewalk renewal, removal of existing lead […]
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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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$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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Challenger stymies Milton clerk’s bid
About 50 Milton voters participated in a town convention, and a majority chose a new candidate over Milton’s current clerk-treasurer for another term. Because two Republicans filed to run for clerk-treasurer and six Republicans filed for five at-large council seats to be on Milton’s ballot in the fall election, state law required the party conduct […]
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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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Milton clerk candidate remains on ballot for convention
Despite a challenge to one candidacy, Wayne County’s election board voted to allow two candidates to run for Milton clerk-treasurer. The election board met Friday, Aug. 18, to hear a challenge to Amy Suzanne Smith’s candidacy. Smith filed to run against Milton’s incumbent clerk, Terry Craig, who also is a Republican. The challenge, which was […]