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N-I-C-E festival set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1

In just a few days, professional ice carvers plan to return to Wayne County and dazzle residents and visitors with their unique creations.  Volunteers are again organizing the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival in downtown Richmond from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1. They’re offering several family friendly activities at or near Elstro Plaza, 47 […]

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Community’s stars shine brightly

Some of the local business and nonprofit community’s brightest stars were celebrated Friday at “A Starry Night,” Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. It was the largest crowd ever for the art-themed dinner, which sold out in about 24 hours despite moving to a larger venue, First Bank Expo Hall. Several awards were […]

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Photos: Scoot over, sir!

Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]

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Indianapolis, Dayton performers scheduled

Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event. The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond Art Museum and Earlham College are offering the program at RAM’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub […]

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New day care center addresses shortage

Wayne County nonprofit and government leaders continue collaborating to expand child care seats, addressing needs expressed by employers and families in recent years. The latest addition is Richmond Family YMCA’s new west-side Richmond day care center. The YMCA Stidham Family Daycare Center is in Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 W. Main St. It serves infants and […]

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Hagerstown man honored for helping farmers

A Wayne County man has accepted a lifetime achievement award in the nation’s capital for his years of service to area farmers.  Wilbert “Will” Herr of Hagerstown has received a Farm Service Agency Administrator’s Award for Service to Agriculture.  It’s the highest recognition at U.S Department of Agriculture/FSA.  Herr has worked for Indiana FSA for […]

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Several schools transitioning to delayed starts

After several inches of snow, the Whitewater Valley’s road conditions are prompting a new round of delays for Wednesday, Jan. 8, and downgraded travel advisory. Last update at 10:47 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. Travel watch Closures/delays Wednesday, Jan. 8 Schools Warming resources The Emergency Warming Center in Richmond is open in the evenings while temperatures […]

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Health officer: Vaping harms children

One in 10 U.S. high school students uses e-cigarettes. Dr. Jennifer Bales, the health officer for Wayne County, highlighted the dangers that e-cigarettes and vaping pose during the Dec. 17 meeting of the county’s health board. She said dangers of smoking, such as risk of stroke, heart disease, lung disease and cancer, are well-known, but […]