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Excitement Mounts As Indy Gets Closer To Hosting Superbowl 2012

January 28, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

We are getting mobile uploads sent in from Richmond native, Jessica Kendall Thomas, who has been in the thick of things in downtown Indy. As you can see the excitement there is growing with each day that draws nearer to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.

Mobile Upload, Jessica Kendall Thomas, Indy Pre-Super Bowl crowd

If you have mobile pics to send us we would love to post them, whether they are from Indy or Richmond, one of the designated celebration towns for this years Super Bowl. Just send to karole@gowaynecounty.com.

Mobile upload, Jessica Kendall Thomas, Indy Super Bowl, 2012

Filed Under: Local News, Near Wayne County Tagged With: 2012, indianapolis, pictures, richmond in, Super Bowl

Richmond, Indiana hosting Denver Broncos Super Indy Car during Super Bowl Weekend

January 25, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

For immediate release, January 25, 2012

Denver Broncos Super Indy Car Showcased At The Firehouse BBQ And Blues, Richmond IN

Super Bowl Village Plans, Indy

Richmond, Indiana – The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee announced the Super Celebration Sites, along with key locations around Indianapolis, will be hosting Super Cars during Super Bowl weekend. The Super Cars program will showcase 33 Indy Cars, with 32 cars representing each NFL franchise team and one car representing Super Bowl XLVI. Richmond is proud to host the Denver Broncos Super Car.

The Super Bowl Host Committee, partnering with Indy Racing Experience, will unveil the cars on Friday, January 27, 2012 along Meridian Street just south of Monument Circle, Indianapolis. Then, the Super Cars will race to their Super Bowl weekend destinations where ultimate NFL fans can visit their favorite teams’ car. The Super Bowl Host Committee has partnered with the smart phone application, FourSquare, to use its venue “check-in” feature.

Inside The Firehouse BBQ & Blues, site of the Denver Broncos Super Car, Richmond IN

The Denver Broncos Super Car will be located at the Firehouse BBQ & Blues, 400 N. 8th St. in the historic depot district, Richmond, Indiana. The car will be on display Thursday, Feb. 2 – Sunday, Feb. 5, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission. Visitors will be able to take their picture with the one-of-a-kind Super Car. A complete list of each Super Car location is below. Richmond has many Kickoff Events scheduled to get NFL fans and locals fired up for the big game . . . from a High Octane Blues Concert, Touchdown Tours @ Indiana Football Hall of Fame, Outspoken Comedy Tour to a Jersey Jog 5K Fun Run and more. Check out www.visitrichmond.org/celebrationsite/ to view all Kickoff Events for the week leading up to Super Bowl.

If you’d like more information and/or an image of the Denver Broncos Super Car, (or a full list of the Super Car locations) please call Nancy Sartain @ 800-828-8414 or email nsartain@visitrichmond.org.

Talking with hotel managers and other businesses, all are reporting that they are getting prepared and expect a busy week next week. There is excitement in the air Wayne County…do you have Super Bowl fever?

Filed Under: Local News, Richmond Tagged With: Denver Broncos super car, depot district, Firehouse BBQ & Blues, indianapolis, Richmond Wayne County tourism bureau, Super Bowl

The Most Viewed Video On GoWayneCounty.com In 2011

January 2, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

With close to 1900 views on Youtube, this video of the 9/11 Escort of a piece of the Twin Towers heading to Indianapolis, is the most viewed of 2011 for GoWayneCounty.com:

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News From Cope Environmental Center, Centerville IN: Vote Soon!

May 13, 2011 by KPass Leave a Comment

From the director:

The Cope Environmental Center, in Centerville IN, is entered into a contest to receive a remarkable video production package from a great company from Indianapolis. Winning a package like this would be a fantastic opportunity for the Center! Please take two minutes to vote for CEC and forward it to others who would be inclined to vote. Thank you for taking the time! The voting form can be found at http://realsimplevideo.com/online-video-contest/ . (You do not need a Twitter account to vote, so don’t let the wording throw you!)

Upcoming Event: (Continues through summer)

Yoga for a Cause
Join Beatree Yoga for Saturday morning sessions in the natural environment of Cope Environmental Center! Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothes. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Date(s): (weather permitting) May 21st, then continuing throughout the summer (other dates TBD)
Time: 9:30am
Place: CEC
Fee: Special rate of $5! (1/2 of the fee supports CEC!)

For more information, go to their website to see all the wonderful things offered for all ages this summer. Get out, get healthy and support our wonderful environment in Wayne County.

Filed Under: Centerville, environment, Featured, Health and Fitness, Outdoors Tagged With: Centerville In, contest, cope environmental center, environment, featured, indianapolis, vote, yoga

Centerville Indiana High School Band Day 2008

October 30, 2009 by Jack Humphrey Leave a Comment

The bands are smaller than I remember. (I’m from the 200+ traditional band days) But they’re still gathering in Indianapolis every year! Centerville High School marching band’s show from 2008 was a hit!