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And The Winners Are….Four Of Wayne Counties Bands Place In Top 10

August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
RHS Drum Corp Touted As The Best Of 2011

RHS Drum Corp Touted As The Best Of 2011 Band Days

An exciting night of band competition at the State Fair in Indianapolis as the best bands in Indiana compete for the sweet 16 and the ultimate number one position.

As we listen to the coverage live tonight on Star 98.3 the top three bands, who are favored to win are Muncie Southside, Richmond, and Winchester (the force).  We wait with anticipation as they announce the winners ….and they are…as they were announced:

  • 2nd Place      Richmond Highschool Red Devils ***
  • 1st Place        Winchester – The Force (the 9th win for their director at band days)

The rest placed as follows:

  • 16th Place       Noblesville
  • 15th Place       Muncie Central
  • 14th Place       West Lafayette
  • 13th Place       Frankton
  • 12th Place       Sheridan HS
  • 11th Place       Union County Patriots
  • 10th Place       Mooresville
  • 9th   Place      Hagerstown Tigers ***
  • 8th Place             Kokomo Wildcats
  • 7th Place        Centerville HS Blue Regiment ***
  • 6th Place        Fountain City Knights ***
  • 5th Place             Jay County
  • 4th Place            Anderson
  • 3rd Place            Muncie Southside

The difference between 1st and 2nd place, according to the judges, was just a fraction of a point.  Congratulations to all the Wayne County bands for an excellent job we are proud of you! And congratulations to our neighbors in Winchester for all your work.

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Have a Blast In Wayne County This 4th Of July Weekend 2011

July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
"Uncle Sam" at Depot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2010 by GWC

"Uncle Sam" at Depot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 2010 by GWC

Cambridge City 175th Anniversary Celebration Continues…

Friday through Sunday there are several things planned for a fun final weekend of celebrating in Cambridge City.  The Keystone Kops will be out in force still today, yard sales continue throughout the town through Saturday along with the “museum” and commemorative cake contest at Golay. Sunday will be a fun day at Creitz Park, the culmination of food, fun, and music will be the fireworks display at dusk.

Tonight:

1st Fridays In The Depot District

A cruise in and music are planned for the depot district this evening as the series of cruise-ins on the first continue.  The music group on tap for this evening is: Renegade Railroad at the 4th Floor Blues Beer Garden (the fenced area under the mural in the Depot District).

Fireworks in Fountain City at dusk

At the Pike Baseball Diamonds, Fountain City IN

Saturday:

G101.3/Play n Trade Presents: Freedom Jam at Roosevelt Hill

Freedom Jam will host seven live bands including the Groove Doctors and DALAID, as well as pop, rock and other genres. Events on Roosevelt Hill will start at 2:00 p.m. with fireworks following at dusk.  The American Legion Post 65, Richmond is bringing the fireworks display again this year in a time honored tradition.  Stop by to see the Derby Girls- Dire Skates who will also be on the hill at the Play N Trade booth, dancing to Wii.   So come out early and meet them as well as enjoying all the other activities of the day.

Sunday:

Cornhole Benefit

Rachel Wendling; BIG Cornhole Tournament Benefit to help raise $ for a headstone for Wayne Johnson. Registration will begin at noon, bring your own partner $20 team (Payout determined by number of teams). DJ Smooth will also be in the house playing your favorite music. Cook-out with lots of good food, 50/50 raffle, also raffling off concert tickets to Kid Rock & Sheryl Crowe concert for $5 a ticket. If you have any questions please call Rachel @ (937) 269-1751 or Deron Johnson @ (765) 977-7190. We look forward to seeing you and should be a great event.

Annual Blast At The Overpass

Join in the fun at the annual Blast at the Overpass in the Depot District with live bands, food from Mitrione’s and the beer garden featuring beer from the new Boswell Brewing Company and much more.  Bring your lawn chairs.  Cost is 8.00 at the gate of the beer garden. Laurie Morvan will be performing at this huge outdoor concert. This is an event for the entire family. Tickets are available at Parker’s General Store, Joe’s Pizza, Little Sheba’s and Jiffy Lube.  Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.

More Fireworks:

  • Sunday:
  • Cambridge City: Creitz Park
  • New Paris OH: Center of town
  • Monday:
  • Hagerstown IN- End of S. Washington Street

For the many more events schedule for this weekend visit GoWayneCounty.com and check the events calendar.  See video below to get you in the mood for a weekend of fireworks.  Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

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What’s Happening Wayne County…September 17-19, 2010

September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jack on Drums with Brian Dannaker

Another weekend of Festivals and Bicentennial Celebrations.  Check the list below and when you attend one of these wonderful events–please let us know how much fun you had…post your comments or write a blog on GoWayneCounty.com – send your blog and pictures to Karole@GoWayneCounty.com.

Bicentennial Bash at E Street Pub – Richmond

Fri, September 17, 6p.m. – 2 a.m.

E Street Pub 815 North E Street, Richmond, IN
 Is co-sponsored by Go Wayne County and E Street Pub, and promises to be a killer night out for people who love to support and enjoy local bands who cover a wide range of genres. In addition to providing nearly 8 hours of some of the best Wayne County has to offer in live music, there will be raffles throughout the night to give away some great schwag to attendees to support great local non-profits.

Here is the lineup for the evening:

  • Brian Dannaker
  • Craig Wynne
  • Megan Eversole
  • Bryan Baker & Doug Wright
  • (Return of) Safety Pin
  • 8 Ways from Nothing
  • Lipstick
  • Spires of Altum

Admission is only 5 bucks! (To read entire story go to GoWayneCounty.com/blog ).

Levi Coffin House

Levi Coffin Days: Fountain City

Saturday, Sep 18, 2010

Fountain City, Wayne County Indiana
Since 1968 Levi Coffin Days have been held in Historic Fountain City, home of Levi Coffin and one of the sites of the underground railroad. Events this year will include, evening dances with queen crowning, a huge flea market with many dealers, and a parade, free entertainment, kids games and a food court.

Family Fun Fest

Saturday, September 18, 10am – 2pm

Family Fun Fest

South 10th Street Park; Richmond

Bring the entire family out to enjoy this favorite fall event featuring games, prizes, entertainment, and more! There will be carnival-style games for the kids and a Discovery Zone filled with over 20 of our community agencies distributing helpful information for parents. Add to this a jam-packed stage schedule and you have fun for the whole family! Don’t miss it!
To read about the many more events this weekend including a Jazzy Jam Fest, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln High School Homecoming game and much more go to GoWayneCounty.com/Calendar– and read all about it!
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Bicentennial Series of Small Towns in Wayne County: Fountain City

June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Historic Levi Coffin House: Part of Underground Railroad

Just off of US 27, Fountain City is a treasure trove of history in Wayne County.

Historic Levi Coffin House: Part of Underground Railroad

Interestingly Fountain City was named twice before it received its current name.  Founded in 1818 by Redden Chance and Solomon Thomas it was first named New Garden and later changed to Newport in 1834.  Due to another town in Indiana carrying the name of Newport, the final name was bestowed in 1879 at its incorporation.  The derivation was due to the existence of many freshwater springs in the area which at the time were called “fountains.”

The Underground Railroad

Indoor Well used to Conceal Slave on Underground Railroad

Fountain City’s greatest claim in history is its strong affiliation with the Underground Railroad which existed in the area prior to the arrival of the Coffin family.  As Levi Coffin wrote in his journal, “soon after we located to Newport (now Fountain City), I found that we were on a line of the U.G.R.R. (Underground Railroad).  Fugitives often passed through that place…fugitive slaves…were often pursued and captured… I was willing to receive and aid as many fugitives as were disposed to my house.”

And Levi Coffin and his family did just that.  A Quaker family, they moved from the slave-owning North Carolina to Indiana.  Their religious beliefs compelled them to free slaves even though at the time it was a federal offense to do so.  At one time they were reported to have housed 17 fugitives in their small home.  It is believed that, in total, they helped more than 2,000 fugitives escape to freedom, and none were ever caught in their care.  For his successful efforts, Levi Coffin was termed the “president” of the Underground Railroad.

In his autobiography Levi tells of one of the slaves, which the Coffin family helped to freedom, who had “fled from Kentucky with a baby in her arms.”  She crossed the Ohio River in winter leaping from one ice formation to the next carrying her baby.  The woman’s name was Eliza Harris and she later became the model for the character “Eliza” in Uncle Tom’s Cabin written by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Levi Coffin and his family later moved to Cincinnati where they helped over 1,000 more slaves escape.  He worked against slavery up to the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation which ended slavery in America.

Parlor in Levi Coffin House

The Levi Coffin House, in Fountain City, is open to the public for tours from June 1 – August 31, Tuesday- Saturday 1:00-4:00 p.m.  From September 1-October 31, it is open on Saturdays only from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

In honor of Levi Coffin the town celebrates Levi Coffin Days the third weekend in August. According to Sue Brooks, clerk of Fountain City, the celebration is put on by the Lions Club each year.  The festivities include over 200 vendors, food, a parade, and kids activities.  For more information about Levi Coffin Days you can contact the Lions Club of Fountain City.  To learn more about the Levi Coffin House you can call: 765-847-2432.

Yet another small town in Wayne County that is aglow with its own rich history.

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Dutch Acres Organic Dairy Farm Tour

June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Start: Jun 18 2009 – 5:30pm End: Jun 18 2009 – 6:30pm The annual Chamber Farm Tour will be of Dutch Acres Organic Dairy Farm, 1648 Pleasant Plain Road, Fountain City, IN., Thursday, June 18, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn about: * The milking process * Calves and selective breeding through * Artificial insemination * Natural compost bedding barns * Feeding and field rotation * Water retention pond and filtration system Make bus and/or dinner reservations @ 962-1511 or email kellyh@rwchamber.org by June 15. Dinner reservations required. Seating and parking are limited. Bus leaves the Chamber at 5:00 p.m. Additional pick up @ Fountain City Wesleyan Church.

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Dutch Acres Organic Dairy Farm Tour

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