A few candidates have filed to serve Hagerstown and Dublin residents before the fall election. Residents from those two towns must file candidacy forms by noon Aug. 1 at Wayne County’s voter registration office inside the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Different filing deadlines apply for towns with populations of less than 3,500 so […]
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Could a park curb violence?
Commissioner Mary Anne Butters envisions a park where Wayne County residents can drive off-road vehicles, participate in water sports, become physically fit and learn firearm safety. She wants the county to assess how to develop such a place, hoping it would promote spending time outdoors and also curb violence. Butters suggests the county invest $35,000 […]
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Archway Classic to feature 8 bands
Centerville’s arches aren’t golden like those of McDonald’s but they might be on the golden pathway to victory at Indiana State Fair’s Band Day. Centerville Senior High School serves as host for one of the region’s first marching band competitions of the season. Its Archway Classic begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 507 […]
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Hagerstown moves to title game in District 6 tournament
Two years removed from a trip to the Little League World Series, the 2024 Hagerstown Little League Majors team is making a bid to earn a berth in the state tournament by winning the District 6 Championship. The high-scoring boys in purple are the only remaining team in the double-elimination tournament without a loss. On […]
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State set to reshape high school experience, requirements
Hoosiers can review the first draft of the state’s new high school diploma rules and share their feedback through Tuesday, July 30. Public comments made about the future of the high school experience will be reviewed before publication of the second draft. State officials say they want the proposed new high school diploma requirements to […]
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Cambridge City Legion honors 50-year members
Two Western Wayne men, Eddie Breeden and John Harrod, are being honored this year for 50 continuous years of membership in Cambridge City’s American Legion post. Eric Triplitt, commander of Lawrence H. Bertsch American Legion Post 169, presented both with certificates and hat pins to mark the milestone. Through the years, members of the post […]
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3 to be feted for community contributions
Two Wayne County leaders in health care and industry — and one organization helping girls succeed — soon will be honored at a dinner. After reviewing nominations, Wayne Bank and Indiana University East have announced this year’s Athena winners. Sharrie Harlin has earned the Athena Leadership Award and Paige Crosset is the Young Professional. Girls […]
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Supremely talented freshman wins at Wayne County 4-H Fair
The future appears bright for youth working with livestock in Wayne County 4-H. This year’s Supreme Showmanship winner, who earned the highest score for showing nine types of animals on one night, is entering ninth grade this fall. Adalynn Slick, who attends Randolph Southern High School, was quite surprised by the award given on Thursday, […]
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Fireworks kick off Milton bicentennial
Milton residents have organized several events — ranging from fireworks to music and magic — to celebrate the town’s bicentennial. The commemoration kicks off with fireworks at dusk Friday, July 5. John Bell founded and platted the town on July 5, 1824. Then, a full day of events is planned for Saturday morning and afternoon. […]
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Mayor: Baby box ‘will save lives’
Wayne County now has a safe place for the anonymous and legal surrender of infants. A Safe Haven baby box was introduced June 20 at Richmond Fire Station 1, 101 S. Fifth St. The large, black box on the station’s east exterior wall is the 242nd installed in the nation and the 128th in Indiana […]