Ken Sidey has been named  executive director of the Bricker-Price Block, a $2.1 million project to restore the historic block in Earlham aimed at expanding educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. Sidey led a similar effort in Greenfield. His appointment is effective Jan. 10. He will be responsible for strategic planning, fundraising, budgeting, facilities management, event planning, programming and marketing. In addition to leading the launch and operation of the Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield, Sidey has been editor and publisher of the Adair County Free Press and an editor at Meredith Corp. A Bricker-Price grand re-opening celebration is scheduled for the weekend of Feb. 10-11.