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Wayne County home listings asked for more money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Wayne County listed for $171,200 in May, up 14.2% from the previous month's $149,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 14.2% from $149,900. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Hundreds of dead fish result from effort to clean, restore lake
NEW CASTLE, Ind. (WISH) — Some people were shocked to find hundreds of dead carp floating in Shively Lake at Henry County Memorial Park. Resident Michael Guffey showed News 8 a video of carcasses floating in the water and along the banks of the lake that sits off State Road 3 northwest of the city of New Castle.
Winchester man pleads guilty to child solicitation, sentenced to home detention
WINCHESTER, Ind. — A 65-year-old Winchester man convicted of child solicitation has been sentenced to home detention. Roy L. Wentz in recent weeks pleaded guilty to the charge, a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison. Randolph Circuit Court Judge Jay Toney then imposed the sentence specified in a plea agreement — 18 months of incarceration followed by 19 months on probation.
Need a ride? Here are all the public transportation options in Richmond
RICHMOND, Ind. — Upon Depot Taxi closing down in March, the city of Richmond, and Wayne County as a whole was left with no taxi service and very few public transportation options aside from Roseview Transit. But that void didn't last long, as four taxi companies have since been created and are either currently operating or in the process of finishing their registration process with the city to begin operating. ...
Police: Man steals fire truck, leads officers on high-speed chase in Henry County
KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind. — A Knightstown police officer was standing in a gas station waiting to purchase a cup of coffee when a Buck Creek fire department truck pulled in with red lights flashing. Out of the truck hopped an unusual-looking firefighter, dressed in a “child-sized sweater” and flip-flops, according to the officer. “Which way is […]
Clutch home runs power St. Clair softball past Lutheran North in regional final
RICHMOND — Hitting the long ball has taken the St. Clair softball team a long way. And on Saturday, that's how the Saints took another step forward. They totaled three home runs to hold off Macomb Lutheran North, 10-6, in a Division 2 regional final at Richmond High School. St. Clair improved to 23-13...
Community grants totaling $411,897 awarded
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awarded $411,897 in community grants in recent days. Community grants provide nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County with the opportunity to apply for funding to support their work, according to a news release. "Grants are awarded to...
Indiana’s Weather For Today
Some sunshine returns today for central Indiana, especially in the afternoon. We should be dry again now until at least Tuesday afternoon. Biggest rain and storm threat next week is Wednesday. Severe weather is not expected at this time but can`t rule out a few storms producing. some gusts midweek....
Muncie drug dealer gets 10 years; kept selling fentanyl while out on bond
INDIANAPOLIS — A Muncie drug dealer who flooded the streets with thousands of potentially deadly fentanyl pills will serve 10 years in federal prison. Dayten Abram, 22, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute, carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and distribution of fentanyl. The United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of […]
The farmers market at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens takes place every Saturday this summer season
The farmers market takes place every Saturday from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and welcomes local vendors, artisans, bakers, and more. Information can be found online at the Minnetrista website.
Docs: Pendleton corrections officer arrested for battering inmate
PENDLETON, Ind. — A corrections officer at the Pendleton Correctional Facility was arrested Tuesday morning after he was reportedly caught on video battering an inmate while attempting to restrain him at the facility’s infirmary. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, 34-year-old Shaunacy Edmonds, a Muncie resident, was charged with one count of battery and […]
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