Richmond’s East Main Street and the Depot District are prepared for Phase 2 of the Loop transportation improvement project now that trees have been cleared. Milestone Contractors, however, will not begin construction until after the April 8 total solar eclipse, Mayor Ron Oler said. The Indiana Department of Transportation and the contractor control the project […]
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Humble, generous service
Two longtime Western Wayne residents were recognized for their dedication to the community. At its annual dinner, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce honored Tom Munchel and Mick Fowler for setting an example through humble and generous service. Several years ago, the theme for the chamber’s Canal Days festival was “Small Town, Big Heart.” Shortly after, […]
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Food programs feeling the pinch
Local food pantries are facing a funding hurdle: The rising cost of food is hitting suppliers hard at the same time as more people need their services. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and Midwest Food Bank Indiana are two Indianapolis-based food banks serving the Wayne County area. Food banks help supply local food pantries, which […]
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Knights qualify for national archery tourney
Sirens screaming through Fountain City announced what many in town already knew: Northeastern’s archery teams had qualified for the national tournament. Again. One team from Northeastern High School and one from Northeastern Middle School will be shooting in the US Eastern National Tournament of the National Archery in the Schools Program on May 9-11 in […]
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Governor honors director, museum
Richmond Art Museum and its leader have received the state’s highest honor in the arts. Indiana Arts Commission and Gov. Eric Holcomb presented the Governor’s Arts Award to Shaun Dingwerth and four other individuals on Feb. 27 at the statehouse. The Governor’s Arts Awards are given every two years. The timing of this selection is […]
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Riding the wave of success
Centerville Senior High School’s Blue Wave color guard started celebrating on Saturday and continued making waves in to Sunday morning. First responders blared sirens and provided an escort of the group’s bus as it arrived at 12:37 a.m. Tired but happy team members gathered by the sign that had been put up encouraging them to […]
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Council’s next to consider development
Concerned about traffic, drainage, crowding and home prices, many of the more than 50 people attending the Feb. 28 Richmond Advisory Plan Commission meeting wore buttons that said “Vote no on ordinance 2-2024.” They did not get their wish. Plan commission members voted 7-0 to recommend Richmond Common Council approve the request of 11th Street […]
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Future farmers feed breakfast
Clad in their traditional blue corduroy jackets, Hagerstown, Northeastern Wayne and Western Wayne FFA members organized the annual Wayne County FFA Farmers Breakfast. Guests gathered Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Wayne County Fairgrounds for a meal served by the students and a program celebrating National FFA Week. Opening ceremonies included President Kori Craig, Secretary Maggie Retherford […]
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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories
A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month. Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. The video clips […]
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Shhh: Listen for the new buses
As a new yellow bus started forward, one of the half-dozen school staff on board hollered out from her seat in the back, “Oh my gosh! We’re moving.” Two days later, a post on the Northeastern Wayne School Corp. website gave the reason: “Listen carefully; they are quiet,” wrote Kelly Plank, the district’s director of […]