Fayette County health officials announced Wednesday, Nov. 4, that the county has some of the worst COVID-19 statistics in the country. It ranks in the top 100 worst counties in the United States for cases per hundred thousand on a seven-day rolling average. In addition, Fayette County is Indiana’s only county to remain in the […]
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Local COVID deaths surge to 27; officials consider next steps to slow virus spread
Wayne County and Richmond officials are considering some steps to try to reduce future cases of COVID-19 as the numbers of deaths and sick people surge. A press conference is planned for Thursday afternoon with city and county leaders to announce what they believe should be done to prevent more illness and deaths. As of […]
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UPDATE: Wayne County schools closing starting March 16; Head Start closing March 17
All public and private school districts in Wayne County will be closed beginning Monday, March 16. The school campuses will be closed to students at the end of the Friday, March 13, school day, and students will not be allowed on campus until April 13. Centerville-Abington Schools, Northeastern Wayne Schools, Nettle Creek Schools, Richmond Community […]