Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day. Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday against 10 other schools. With a score of 67.075 points, RHS finished third, which was one-tenth of a point behind […]
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Archway Classic: On with the shows
After weeks of rehearsals, area bands participated in the July 15 Archway Classic at Centerville Senior High School, the traditional first show on the road to Indiana State Fair Band Day. Although rain and sloppy field conditions damped the event, the bands put their shows on display for the first time as they prepare for […]
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Weather update: More to come
After five years as a meteorologist for an Indianapolis TV station, Lindsey Monroe says it’s still her dream job. Monroe came home to Cambridge City to speak to the New Day Kiwanis Club on June 30. Her early morning visit — the club meets at 6:45 a.m. — came on a Friday when she also […]
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Organ strikes a chord with young musicians
If you walked by the Reid Center in Richmond on Saturday, June 17, you would have been serenaded by the soulful sounds of the organ drifting out of the historic Tiffany glass windows. As soon as you walked into the church, you would be struck by awe of the organ’s grandeur. The organ, made out […]
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Principals of shooting-affected schools seek federal aid
If they can’t prevent gun violence in their schools, school officials can try to provide help to schools that experience it. Finding helpful resources is why Dr. Matthew Hicks joined a lobbying mission with others who have experienced gun violence in their schools. In a June trip to Washington, D.C., Hicks joined the former principal […]
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Fireworks to celebrate the Fourth
Depending on your schedules and interest level, you can see fireworks nearly every night throughout the long holiday weekend, and even a few days beyond. Many of the displays rely on sponsorships, partnerships and dedicated volunteers. For instance, Cambridge City’s Chamber of Commerce and volunteer fire department team again for the July 1 show at […]
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The volunteers who make the fair happen
It’s 7:30 Thursday morning and the Wayne County Fairgrounds is stirring back to life. Trash from the night before litters the ground. Tables at the Free Stage are a little sticky and need to be straightened. Overnight lights are still shining. Several volunteers are roaming the fairgrounds. Bill Pugh has already turned off more than […]
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New exhibit aims to create a legacy
There’s a reason the second word of Black Legacy Project of Wayne County Indiana isn’t “history,” even though that’s what the group has been documenting for the past three years. “It’s all about the kids. When I came to the museum, I didn’t see anybody that looked like me. I wanted to make a connection,” […]
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No snarling at the dog show
A cacophony of barking and maybe even some snarling might be expected at a gathering of 22 dogs. But not so the 4-H Dog Show at the Wayne County 4-H Fair. Only an occasional “woof” or excited yelp accompanied the firm commands of young dog handlers in the show. Lindsey Finney said she brings her […]
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Fans find fun fair food
Vo Garner goes to a lot of fairs and likes the food at all of them. Her first visit to the Wayne County 4-H Fair came on Sunday. Like many, she sampled some of the wide variety of cuisine available from the many fair booths. At home in Virginia, she visits the state fair and […]