When Connie Ropp learned she could go inside her Sweet Blessings bakery and bistro during hours that crews aren’t demolishing the neighboring former Elder-Beerman building, she asked one question: Could she bake? The answer was: There’s no reason why not. “That’s a game-changer,” she said. “You just made me a very happy woman.” Sweet Blessings […]
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Food donations earn prize drawing entries
Hagerstown Public Library is hosting a nonperishable food drive through Dec. 12. Each can or box donated earns a ticket to win one of 13 gifts that will be awarded Dec. 13. Items should not be damaged, dinged or expired. The library at 10 W. College St. in Hagerstown opens at 10 a.m. daily except […]
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1905 photo inspires new Lafever book
Oliver P. Morton’s name is especially recognized in Centerville and among Civil War buffs, but the other half of the power couple is rarely mentioned. A Cambridge City author’s new book aims to spotlight Lucinda Morton’s little-known contributions to the state and nation, and Morton’s adventures with her famous husband. Copies of “She Never Failed […]
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Knights win in the Spartan Bowl
The Northeastern Lady Knight basketball team remained unbeaten on the season, handing the 4A Lady Spartans their first home loss of the season on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in the Spartan Bowl. The 2A ninth-ranked Knights jumped out to an early lead and never trailed. The Knights were led in scoring by Ava Mikesell with a […]
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13 nonprofits receive $100K in grants
Reid Health Community Benefit awarded 13 nonprofit organizations $100,000 during its third grant cycle of 2024. The final cycle supported maternal, infant and children’s health programs, according to a news release. Overall this year, Community Benefit awarded $300,000 to nonprofits. The first grant cycle focused on mental health and substance misuse and the second on […]
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Citizen of the Year to be surprised Dec. 3
Tickets are now available for the annual banquet recognizing a Citizen of the Year in Western Wayne County. New Day Kiwanis organizes the annual event, which surprises someone who has worked hard to help the community. The gathering begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. […]
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Bridge should open early next year
The Indiana Department of Transportation stopped traffic across Richmond’s U.S. 27 bridge in spring 2023. Early next year, INDOT expects traffic to again flow across a new bridge. Crews are completing roadway tie-ins before the reopening, according to a news release. The bridge was expected to open this year; however, railroad coordination and supply issues […]
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Can the former Crain building be saved?
For more than eight years, the former Crain Sanitarium building and its smaller, brick neighbor have deteriorated unabated although interest exists to rehabilitate them. However, entering the buildings to assess their viability has been impossible. Both have absent owners not paying taxes and not responding to requests for building access. Indiana Landmarks is now pursuing […]
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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 […]