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2 Bulldogs become weight-class champs

An impressive field showed up at Daleville High School on Saturday morning Nov. 16, for the Halloween Wrestling Classic for girls.  Alexandria Monroe, Cascade, Centerville, Columbus North, Cowan, Eastbrook, Eastern Hancock, Fishers, Frankton, Hagerstown, Hamilton Heights, Lawrenceburg, Maconaquah, Madison-Grant, Marion, Milan, Monroe Central, Mount Vernon (Fortville), Muncie Central, Scecina Memorial, Shelbyville, Silver Creek, Tipton, Union […]

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Volunteers dig in with tree-planting project

Javier Orduz and his sons, Andre and Mathias, planted a tree Nov. 9 along the west side of South 10th Street near Hibberd school. They were among about 25 volunteers helping with the effort to improve the tree canopy. After watching Aren Flint and Kelley Scholfield of Davey Resource Group demonstrate the process, the Orduzes […]

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New faces join schools’ leadership

In last week’s election, some Wayne County voters chose new representatives on their local school board. Nettle Creek Incumbent Julie Blaase defeated Candace Tramel for Nettle Creek’s District A seat. Blaase had previously held an at-large seat. However, when Dan Davis announced he would not run again for District A, someone encouraged Blaase to run […]

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$825K in sanitary district payments missing

Richmond Sanitary District banked more than $800,000 less than it should have on nearly 1,000 deposits made during a 6 1/2-year span, according to a State Board of Accounts investigation. Jennifer Wilson was fired from her sanitary district position following an internal investigation initiated after Richmond Police Department received a tip about the shortfalls, according […]

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Property taxes due Nov. 12

Wayne County Treasurer Nancy Funk reminds residents that fall property tax payments are due Nov. 12, and there are multiple ways to pay those taxes. Taxes may be paid at the treasurer’s office inside the Wayne County Administration Building, 401 E. Main St. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and from 8:30 to […]

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County vote centers now open

Haircuts, manicures and vehicle maintenance often require an appointment and reminders, and voters might want to take the same care in setting their own time to vote. Wayne County voters can cast ballots for a few hours on any day except Sunday, Nov. 3, before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some voters already […]

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PAAC honors 3 Cardinals with all-conference spots

The Pioneer Academic and Athletic Conference all-conference selections in soccer were announced last week with Seton Catholic garnering a second-team selection and two honorable mentions. Gavin Killian, who was a second-team selection, had four goals and two assists this season. Ethan Nisewonder and Ian Vournazos were both afforded honorable mention by the league. Nisewonder had […]

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Stabilizing Queen Anne house remains concern

A month after deciding a historic Queen Anne-style house along East Main Street should be saved, Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission had a short discussion about the house Oct. 15. The house at 1828 E. Main St., on the northwest corner of 19th and East Main streets, has been saved twice. Commission members have met with […]