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

July 3rd, 2010 is the date for the 4th Annual Blast at the Overpass sponsored by Rick Parker and the 4th Floor Blues Club. Great food will be available from Mitrione’s as well as a beer garden provided by 4th Floor Blues.  Featured bands will include Chris Parker at 7:00 p.m. and Randy Baker and […]

Saturday night was another exciting competition of the seven finalists in the Wayne County Idol, sponsored by Kicks 96 and Fricker’s.  All the women were exceptional and the crowd, of around 250 people, showed their enthusiasm and support for each contestant with cheers and clapping to the music. When asked, by the Buddha from Kicks […]

A project that has been long anticipated by veterans and others in the community, the Avenue of Flags will start going up this Monday, June 28th and stay up until Veteran’s Day, November 11th. According to Roger Richert a staunch supporter of this project, the response has been tremendous. He shared that the idea came […]

Last night we watched hundreds of cars go by the fairgrounds in search of a good spot to watch the fireworks.  It was worth the wait once everyone got to their viewing point.  The fireworks were the best I’ve seen in a long time. It seemed appropriate that at this patriotic display, seated next to […]

Historic Centerville is sponsoring its first Garden and Kitchen Tour on Saturday, June 26, from 9-4 and Sunday, June 27, 11-4 p.m. There are six homes on the tour with all different styles of gardening including two courtyard gardens and one kitchen, according to Lisa Slonaker of the Centerville Farmer’s Market. Those going on the […]

Roger Richert was possibly the happiest man in Wayne County today as we discussed the important news of the $500,000 windfall okayed by the Redevelopment Commission.   Money, he shared,which was quite possibly earmarked for this project as far back as 1985, according to Mayor Sally Hutton. At the end of a long day talking […]

From the moment the first contestant took the stage we said to ourselves, “Wow these people are good.”  And that was repeated several times over the course of the semi-finals of the Wayne County Idol contest. Sponsored and emceed by Kicks 96 with Fricker’s donating a cash prize of $1,000.00 to the winner, tonight’s competition […]

This week I was in search of cool air at the 4-H Fair.  So I slipped into the Kuhlman center and saw the most wonderful displays of talent of every kind. I was hungry, so the first thing that caught my eye (and nose) were the wonderfully decorated rows of cakes.  Unfortunately they were there […]

There is so much going on this week we felt it was important to list some of the events that you won’t want to miss. This week there are many opportunities for fun at the fair including Poor Jack rides that opened last night, fireworks on Friday and many other great animal competitions as well […]

There will be 6 generations of Chevrolet Monte Carlos filling the lots of the  Holiday Inn this weekend,  Friday June 25th – Sunday June 27th 2010. Richmond’s Holiday Inn will serve as the official host facility for the 2010 nationals. Carla Eberwein and the Holiday Inn sales staff have been working closely with the event […]

I have had the best time calling small towns in Wayne County and talking to the residents.  Calling the city building in these little towns of 200-750 people might mean you get a hold of the police department or fire station if it is after 2:30 p.m., when they take over for the rest of […]

Today was sunny and hot, with clear blue skies at the fairgrounds.  We were able to get around and take pictures of all the different activities on this special Father’s Day Sunday.  My favorite photo shots are always the kids and family friendly events. Of course there were great pictures of kids enjoying ice cream, […]

Teresa Downs, professional reenactor, explains women and girls fashion during the Civil War Era.  Her daughter Sarah assists her as they dress their young model. As they dress Emily Engle, Teresa explains all the layers a young girl would have worn.  They are in order as follows: First come the stockings which were very colorful […]

This morning bright and early we visited the Raper Center which is filled with small animals as cute as can be.  Their owners are just as cute. On our way to the cat show we stopped to see some other 4-H animal exhibits and talked with the children who are competing. First stop a shot […]