Community Spotlight

Wayne County COAD Builds Disaster Response Preparedness

Posted Thursday Afternoon by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – The Wayne County Community Organizations Active in Disaster is working to build a countywide network that can quickly respond when disasters occur. The organization, know...

Reid Health Donates $100K to Flood Relief

Posted Wednesday Morning by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – Reid Health has donated $100,000 to support the Wayne County Cares Fund. This contribution will aid in providing support to communities impacted by the floods. The Way...

Wayne County Cares Fund supports flood relief

Posted Tuesday Afternoon

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. - The Wayne County Foundation is helping direct financial support to communities recovering from severe flooding through the Wayne County Cares Fund. "We know individuals wa...

Reid Center Begins New Chapter Under Local Ownership

Posted About A Week Ago by Ella Chew

Richmond, Ind. — The Reid Center, a historic Wayne County landmark at 1004 N. A St., is now under local ownership. As of July 31, The Reid Center now owns the building. The milestone was c...

Fire Truck Pull to raise money for Wayne County Special Olympics

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Wayne County Special Olympics is preparing for its third annual Fire Truck Pull, a fundraiser supporting local athletes. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Ach...

Royal Court Returns to Levi Coffin Days

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Ella Chew

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. - The crown is returning to Levi Coffin Days as Fountain City revives its royal court tradition. Shawntel Baker of the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is helping organize ...

United Way Names New Executive Director

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – United Way of Whitewater Valley has named Katie Wayt as its new executive director, effective Aug. 3. Wayt brings nearly a decade of leadership experience in program deve...

Stocked for Success Supports Local Teachers

Posted About Three Weeks Ago by Ella Chew

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – The Stocked for Success campaign helped local teachers with needed classroom supplies ahead of the new school year, thanks to strong community support and volunteer efforts....

Alumni Family Reunion Returns to IU East

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

RICHMOND, Ind. – Indiana University East is hosting its second annual Alumni Family Reunion on July 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Whitewater Hall. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RS...

Local Rescue Gives Horses Second Chances

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

MOORELAND, Ind. – A local horse rescue is giving animals a second chance after saving dozens of horses from kill pens across several states. Sweet Liberty Ranch and Rescue, founded in 2021 by...

Independent Living Center Hosts Empowerment Celebration

Posted About One Month Ago by Ella Chew

Image source: The Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana Facebook page WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. – The Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana will host its first Community Empowerment ...

Matt Taylor's Journey to Colts Radio

Posted About Two Months Ago by Ella Chew

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Long before he became the Voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor spent Friday and Saturday nights answering telephones for a high school sports radio show. The job ...

Girls Inc. disaster highlights importance of emergency plan

Posted About Two Months Ago by Larry Price

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. - The best time to make a crisis plan is long before “you are standing in the rain looking through your missing roof.” Those were the words of Tai Muldoon, executive ...

Fueling Freedom Fundraiser Returns June 26

Posted About Two Months Ago by Ella Chew

REGIONAL – CountryMark’s annual Fueling Freedom fundraiser returns for its 18th year on Friday, June 26. From noon to 5 p.m., at least seven stations in the region will participate in t...