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Residents protest authoritarian policies

Over 500 area residents gathered in Elstro Plaza in Richmond on Saturday, June 14, for a “No Kings” rally. The event was part of a nationwide series of protests held the same day, expressing concern about the Trump administration’s policies and actions that participants say are authoritarian and harmful to democracy. Organized by the nonpartisan […]

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Centerville-Abington schools cut 3 jobs

“A perfect storm” of factors led Centerville-Abington Community Schools officials to eliminate three teacher/instructor positions, including one held by its superintendent’s son. According to Superintendent Mike McCoy, more school jobs might have been cut if other employees hadn’t departed. School board members approved the reduction in force along with other resignations, transfers and personnel updates […]

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PHOTOS: Falcon chicks draw photo clicks

Nature and photography enthusiasts have been taking pictures of a mated pair of peregrine falcons near downtown Richmond and their new chicks each summer since they arrived in 2023. Some members of the self-described “Peregrine Paparazzi” have named the couple Holly and Slick. Photos supplied by Stephen Weddle.

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PHOTOS: Model T Homecoming

The Model T Ford Club of America and the Model T Museum in Richmond hosted the annual Model T Homecoming on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The festival included a car show, swap meet, educational seminars and museum open house for car enthusiasts and residents. Joshua Smith captured these photos of Saturday’s event for Western Wayne […]

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Teens offer free summer basketball camp

Several basketball players hope to develop interest in their sport among younger girls while remembering an influential coach. Recent Richmond High School graduate Maren Bolser and her teammates are offering the second Hoops for Hope camp at no charge for any area girl entering grades 5-8. It’s from 1-3 p.m. June 16-20 in a new […]

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Shows feature national, regional, local performers

Three arts organizations offer a mix of family fun and date nights and even nationally touring performers made famous through TV competitions. Season tickets are now available for Richmond Civic Theatre, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Civic Hall Performing Arts Center. On-sale dates for individual tickets vary between the organizations. Upcoming performances will be announced later […]

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Young delivers Tigers school history

It was an epic battle between Hagerstown and Shenandoah for the 2A softball sectional title in a game played at Centerville on Thursday, May 29. Playing before an overflow crowd, eighth-ranked Hagerstown, the Tri-Eastern Conference champions, squared off against 13th-ranked Shenandoah, the Mid-Eastern Conference champions. After six complete innings, the teams were still deadlocked in […]

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Lincoln wins sectional title 

The Cambridge City Lincoln softball team defeated Union City 12-6 in the 1A No. 56 sectional championship game played at Wilson Park on Tuesday, May 27.  The Lady Eagles broke from a scoreless tie after two innings to score two runs in the third inning and added three more runs in the fourth inning to […]