Phillip Allen Edwards is running for Milton, Indiana Town Council, At Large as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I would like to continue to serve the town and work towards our goals for the town. Priorities: If re-elected my goals are sidewalk renewal, removal of existing lead […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jeff Mardis
Jeff Mardis is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am running because I care about Cambridge City, as a life long resident, I want to help ensure we are headed in the right direction. Also, I have helped with the new […]
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Candidate Q&A: Gary Cole
Gary Cole is running for Cambridge City, Indiana Town Council, District 5 as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I am an active retiree from the field of education and a proud native of Cambridge City. I returned here because I see potential in this small town environment. We can maintain our […]
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Candidate Q&A: Dave Snow
Dave Snow is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as the incumbent Democrat candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: First of all, I have lived in Richmond my entire life and I believe in this city, I see it’s potential, and I see the work people throughout this community are doing to lift Richmond. […]
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Candidate Q&A: Howard Price
Howard Price is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: When I look around the city, it is obvious Richmond’s environment needs help. On the main streets, some of the residential streets, parks, and business locations, litter and trash are invasive. Numerous buildings are unkempt, dilapidated, […]
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Candidate Q&A: Ron Oler
Ron Oler is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as a Republican candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: As a lifelong resident of Richmond and Wayne County and three-term Councilman, I am ready to enact positive changes. Our city has experienced declining population, and employment, along with increases in violent crimes and homelessness. While […]
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Candidate Q&A: David Carpenter
David Carpenter is running for Mayor of Richmond, Indiana as an independent candidate in the 2023 general election. Reasons: I chose to run for Mayor because Richmond is falling apart. I want to restore this city to how it was years ago. The second reason is just like the saying, if you want something done […]
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Mobile phones will receive test alert messages Oct. 4
If you have a mobile phone, be prepared for it to make some noise during an upcoming emergency alert test. On Wednesday Oct. 4, FEMA will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts system, including a message sent to all consumer cell phones. The test is scheduled to begin […]
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Photos: Building restoration open house
Community members came to Richmond’s center city Sept. 21 to see the upstairs of 720 East Main Street. Richmond Neighborhood Restoration offered tours of the newly renovated apartments and office space. Photographer Joshua Smith captured these images of the event for the Western Wayne News: Photos by Joshua Smith
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Arts roundup: Fairy tale, flute, pianos offer fun
From a new twist on a children’s classic tale to flute, piano and organ soloists, it’s a busy time in local arts. Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre is in its final weekend of “The (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel & Gretel.” Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. […]