“When you see a problem, solve it.” That’s the advice Gov. Eric Holcomb gave local leaders Oct. 3 to conclude a fireside chat outside Reid Health’s Lingle Hall. The state, Holcomb said, relies on innovative people in all 92 counties, people who own businesses and are connected to their communities to grow, to improve and […]
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RHS students’ designs decorate skateboards
After a professional artist judged a skateboard design contest, three Richmond High School students received skateboards featuring their art. In February and March, RHS students were among visitors to Richmond Art Museum’s “Empower Slide: Art and Design” exhibit featuring art by Latosha Stone-Keagy. Stone-Keagy, a painter and graphic designer originally from Greenville, Ohio, owns Proper […]
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4th Street Fair expands with nearly 150 vendors
A new organization is leading 4th Street Fair near Richmond’s downtown, and its volunteers are continuing the event’s recent resurgence by registering more than 140 vendors. The 43rd annual event, which is the city’s oldest street festival, has a unique architectural backdrop of the Olde Richmond Historic District. Admission is free for the festival from […]
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PHOTOS: Tacos tantalize taste-testers
Celebrity chef Fernanda Tapia provided a cooking demonstration for families Thursday, Sept. 26, at Jack Elstro Plaza, providing tacos to taste. The evening also included games and learning activities. The Boston-based Tapia won Food Network’s “Chopped” in 2019, finished second during a champions competition and appeared on “Beat Bobby Flay.” Richmond Community Schools and its […]
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Hear from 3 districts’ school board candidates
Whitewater Community Television is offering four IN Focus candidate forums in October that allow residents to submit questions and hear from local candidates in November’s election. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is providing hosts for the programs, and Western Wayne News also serves as a partner for the televised 6 p.m. Thursday discussions. The […]
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Hurricane Helene’s havoc
Hurricane Helene made her presence felt Sept. 27 in Wayne County. As Helene made landfall along the Gulf Coast, the storm system’s outer bands brought heavy rain and strong winds to Indiana, causing power outages throughout Wayne County. Tony Foster II, Richmond Power & Light’s general manager and CEO, said Friday night’s storm caused “extensive […]
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PHOTOS: Homecoming happiness
All six county schools crowned their Homecoming royalty for 2024 in September. Learn more about the celebrations and view photos below. Centerville Centerville’s Senior Homecoming Court included Makenna Hartman, Timmy Wright, Paytyn Elsrod, Jacob Vredeveld, Michelle Martin, Jack Sewell, Queen Olivia Van Winkle and King Aiden Hoelscher. The queen and king were crowned during the […]
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Who will replace election workers?
Dixie and Rick Armstrong have seen plenty of elections come and go while working the polls in Wayne County. While they’re confident in the integrity of the process, they worry about where the next generation of election workers will come from. Dixie Armstrong has been an election inspector at Wayne County voting sites for about […]
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Youth group fetes RCS principal
Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, who has worked in local education for 51 years, is being saluted for inspiring youth. Tickets are still on sale for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Smart Futures Dinner, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First Bank Expo Center. Former Indiana Fever player and WNBA champion […]
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PHOTOS: Festival fun fills Fountain City
Festival fun fills Fountain City Fountain City’s annual Levi Coffin Days festival, which happens the third weekend of September, featured live music, history and good food for festivalgoers this year. View photos of the weekend captured by Joshua Smith below.