In costumes ranging from silly to scary, runners and walkers brought their Halloween spirits to the Golay Community Center’s Monster Mash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. In its tenth year, the Cambridge City community event offers trophies for top finishers as well as best costume. Browse photos of the event by Chris Hardie in […]
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Bryn VanVleet selected as PAAC Player of the Year
The PAAC recently announced their Volleyball All-Conference selections for the 2024 season. Defending 2A state champion Muncie Burris and Seton Catholic dominated the selections. Seton Catholic had two first team honorees, seniors Bella Cornell and Bryn VanVleet. Freshman Taryn Tremain was named to the second team. VanVleet became the first Seton Catholic volleyball player to […]
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Alumni recognized for health, education, busing contributions
A Richmond college is honoring seven alumni who’ve made an impact on children’s health, environmental education and transportation. Earlham College’s Homecoming festivities take place Oct. 17-20. Outstanding Alumni Award: Roberta Anderson Ballard and Phil Ballard graduated from Earlham in 1961, married in 1962 and completed Medical/Ph.D. training at the University of Chicago School and pediatric […]
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RCS hires law firm for audit of athletics
Richmond Community Schools’ board agreed to hire an outside law firm to conduct a Title IX audit of Richmond High School’s athletics program. At that Oct. 9 meeting, members appeared open to expanding that analysis if needed. Before the vote, board members heard from a student volleyball player noting the out-of-season boys basketball team received […]
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Tigers’ comeback stuns Bulldogs
Recently crowned Wayne County champion Centerville could not win the Tri-Eastern Conference volleyball title when they hosted Hagerstown on Oct. 10, in their last conference match of the regular season, but they were in a position to help determine who the eventual champion was. A Hagerstown win would clinch the TEC title outright. A Centerville […]
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Voting begins weekdays inside courthouse
‘Tis the season for “I voted” stickers. Voters now can cast ballots on weekdays at Wayne County Courthouse and avoid waiting in line on Election Day. Voting is available from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays at 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The only exception to those hours is a noon deadline […]
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Mental health hits home for Lt. Gov. Crouch
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s attention to mental health developed through multiple family situations. “My interest is very personal,” Crouch said Oct. 3 while participating in a discussion with Wayne County mental health professionals and leaders at the Neighborhood Health Center’s administration building. Crouch co-chairs the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable that addresses mental illness and […]
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Who are the justices, judges on ballots?
Indiana voters will decide if three state Supreme Court justices and two Court of Appeals judges will keep their jobs. In addition, one public question will be asked about a state constitutional amendment. 5 on the ballot Hoosier voters will decide “yes” or “no” on whether to retain each of these: Chief Justice Loretta Rush, […]
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PHOTOS: 4th Street Fair fall fun
Fairgoers enjoyed fall festival fun at the 4th Street Fair on Oct. 5, 2024. This year’s fair featured nearly 150 vendors, with booths showcasing crafts, food, nonprofit organizations, political parties, churches, service groups and others from around the region. Local musical talent also entertained fairgoers. View photos taken by Chris Hardie below.
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Gov.: Provide input to state
“When you see a problem, solve it.” That’s the advice Gov. Eric Holcomb gave local leaders Oct. 3 to conclude a fireside chat outside Reid Health’s Lingle Hall. The state, Holcomb said, relies on innovative people in all 92 counties, people who own businesses and are connected to their communities to grow, to improve and […]