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Lawmakers to review session March 22

Indiana University East will host a legislative forum Friday, March 22, to wrap up the 2024 legislative session. The forum is free and open to the public. It takes place from 8-9 a.m. in Whitewater Hall’s lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Sen. Jeff Raatz and Rep. Brad Barrett will talk with the community about the […]

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Pollinator protection, crops program planned

Those interested in conservation and/or pollinator protection can learn more at an upcoming free workshop. Wayne County Soil & Water District and Purdue Extension-Wayne County are teaming to offer the Conservation Focus Workshop and Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) training from 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 21. The program takes place in Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First […]

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20th Women’s Fund auction needs artwork donations

The Women’s Fund of Wayne County Foundation is gathering donations of works by any local or regional artist for its 20th annual luncheon and silent auction.  This year’s event, “Illuminating Paths: 20 Years and Beyond,” begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in Richmond’s Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St.    Since the […]

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PBS airing TV program about Hagerstown

Stories about Hagerstown will be shared on March 14 when Ball State PBS airs the next installment in its series highlighting small towns and cities. “Now Entering … Hagerstown,” a video scrapbook of its people, places and history as seen through the eyes of its residents, premieres live at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, on Ball State PBS. It will […]

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Community orchestra performing March 10

Richmond Community Orchestra will perform a medley of music at its early spring concert on Sunday, March 10. The performance begins at 3:30 p.m. in Goddard Auditorium in Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Musicians have been rehearsing works including “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; “Joyeuse March” by Emmanuel Chabrier; “Scherzo” from Symphony […]

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Barrett receives award for public health support

State Rep. Brad Barrett was recently honored with a State Health Commissioner Award for his support of public health in Indiana. Barrett (R-Richmond), who represents District 56, is the chair of the House Public Health Committee and sponsored Health First Indiana legislation passed during 2023 that made a historic investment in Indiana public health, according […]

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Teens can get paid to learn about workforce

Wayne County teens can register for the next session of Workforce Initiative Network (WIN) starting March 6. The teen-centered program pays $100 for the first three weeks and $250 for the last four weeks. Participants job shadow with local businesses and learn about resume building, interviews and applications.  Twenty seats are available.  The program meets […]