From the original Star-Spangled Banner to Arlington National Cemetery and presidential memorials, several Centerville-Abington Junior High eighth graders say they’ll remember their trip to Washington, D.C., for years to come. Several of the 74 young participants addressed the school board during its May 8 meeting, expressing gratitude and wishes that future students can take that […]
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RCS 8th grader wants to help community
Eighth grader Taytem Rivera sat next to Mayor Ron Oler during the May 5 Richmond Common Council meeting as the city’s honorary Mayor for the Day. She might return one day, occupying Oler’s seat. Or that of A.J. Sickmann, the city’s corporate counsel. “I definitely think it’s going to help shape what I want to […]
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Seniors celebrated for good attendance
Showing up, working hard and listening to his mother all contributed to Shrey Bhakta winning a new car. When it was time for the Richmond High School senior to select his prize number at the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual senior celebration, Bhakta’s mother, Dipali, suggested that he should base it on his […]
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Teens showcase creativity at all-county exhibit
Gummy bears, sharks and penguins are among the subjects that local high school students drew, painted or sculpted for the All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. The display is open through May 17 at Richmond Art Museum, 350 Hub Etchison Parkway. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and admission is free. Students from Centerville, […]
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Hibberd student wins civics bee
Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]
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Tigers finish off Falcons 3-2 after rain delay
The Hagerstown baseball team waited six days to figure out a way to get out of a jam they were in. The Tigers were hosting the Winchester Falcons in a game on Thursday, April 24, on Lloyd Michael Field. When play resumed on Wednesday, April 30, after a rain delay, the score was tied at […]
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Town cheers 5 top citizens
Five individuals who’ve impacted Centerville’s law enforcement, education, medicine and business services were honored during Centerville Lions Club’s 36th annual awards dinner on Monday, April 14. More than 60 participated in standing ovations as Outstanding Citizen plaques were presented to Dr. Wm. David Rheuble, who operated an urgent care facility for many years; Dr. Vicki […]
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Photos: Learning to help our environment
Attendees learn about ways to protect and preserve the natural world during the 2025 Family Earth Day Celebration at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, April 26, 2025. Many in the scientific community advise that significant and immediate global actions are needed to address and prevent further widespread environmental degradation, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, and […]
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Tigers run-rule Tri High 19-1
The Hagerstown baseball team traveled to Tri High on Tuesday, April 22, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game with the Titans. The 2A ninth-ranked Tigers methodically overpowered the Titans 19-1 in a game halted after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. The Tigers used a different pitcher in each inning. Kaden Hall, Jaykob Troutwine, […]
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Photos: Children enjoy new play place
The new Creitz Park playground opened on Thursday, April 17, in Cambridge City. Community members cheered as town councilor and park committee chair Debbie McGinley cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new playground. The updated equipment and park features were made possible by donations from area residents and organizations, along with a funding […]