Fountain City News

A 41 2table Howell was played Oct. 20 at Friends Fellowship in Richmond. Winners were: Peg Darby and Arnold Jett, first place; Janet Newman and Steve Toschlog, second; Kathy Delaney and Donna Emrick, third; and George Schmid and Bob Delaney, fourth.

Schools, churches and other organizations have planned tributes to veterans during the week.

The Levi Coffin House Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary during its upcoming annual meeting and awards banquet.

FOUNTAIN CITY -- Mrs. LaWanda Thurston passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at her residence.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. -- Wilma Cheek was a stay-at-home mom, a Sunday school teacher, a woman who spent a lot of time in prayer and reading the Bible.

In celebration of its 85th year of service to the community and world, the Richmond Noon Lions Club honored several members and reflected on its history and philanthropic efforts.

'For the Beauty,' a musical production produced, arranged and orchestrated by Wayne County resident Steve Mathews, makes its debut Sunday in Lingle Hall at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

For the 18th year we want to thank many people behind the scenes who made the Labor Day weekend a huge success for our community.

Four of the women who chose in 1996 to share the stories of their struggle with breast cancer have died.

The Indiana State Police are hoping you can help them solve a cold case. On October 30, 1995, a Wayne County woman was found shot to death in her car.

Chapter AU met Sept. 24 at the home of Carol Lou Woodward with luncheon co-hostesses Carol Hunyadi and Gail Toedebusch.

Life is good for Derek 'Boo' Whallon with his new heart. Actually, frustratingly good for the 12-year-old who was a ball of energy much of the time before undergoing a transplant in July.

Tom Amyx, who owns a deli in Richmond, Ind., just celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary.

Kyle Kolopanis, material services manager and a Reid Hospital & Health Care Services seven-year veteran, was chosen Ambassador of the Month for September.

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. -- A 42-year-old tradition returns to the streets of Fountain City Saturday and Sunday with the annual Levi Coffin Days festival.

The Northeastern High School class of 1989 will have its reunion 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Chuck's Sports Bar on North E Street in Richmond.

There have been changes in the leadership at the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Marci Asher has been named the symphony's interim executive director.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and a private partner have honored affordable housing projects in Indianapolis and the eastern Indiana town of Fountain City.

The Wayne County Foundation is sponsoring a Women's Conference on Oct. 23 at Fountain City Wesleyan Church.

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet is back on the road, this time performing free concerts Sunday in Centerville and Fountain City.