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Area food establishments ‘gnat’ in compliance

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Inspectors discovered seven critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included unsanitary employee practices and the presence of dirt, mold, food debris, gnats and flies in food and bar areas.  Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance […]

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Bank building put into local hands

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Richmond Neighborhood Restoration continues its work in downtown Richmond with acquisition of the former U.S. Bank building in the 800 block of East Main Street. RNR’s acquisition maintains local control for the building and the 60-lot parking lot across Eighth Street, according to a news release. The project is in partnership with Revitalize Richmond, a […]

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Milton Town Board appoints new fire chief

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Matthew Bartlett was selected by the Milton Town Board as the new chief for the Milton-Washington Township Fire Department. Bartlett has 28 years of experience and is state certified as a firefighter, officer, instructor, investigator and is a nationally registered emergency medical technician, according to a news release. He works in the towing industry in […]

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Complaints about cold buildings addressed 

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Richmond Community Schools has issued a statement to address concerns posted on social media about heat in some of its buildings. Brad Walton, facilities director, said staff walk through all facilities before school starts each day. On Monday, Dec. 2, district officials became aware of a small number of classrooms and office spaces where the […]

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I-70 lane restrictions planned through Dec. 11

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Construction work will reduce access to Interstate 70 lanes and road shoulders in Wayne County through Wednesday, Dec. 11.  Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the work is anticipated overnight Monday, Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 11.  Crews will continue soil boring work overnight this week in preparation for construction activities beginning in early 2025 […]

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Food inspectors find splatter, mold, debris

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Inspectors discovered 20 critical and 30 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included dirt, mold, food debris, food splatter and unsanitary employee practices. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers to view. Wayne County Health Department […]

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Signals change at 4 U.S. 40 intersections

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A few weeks after changing traffic lights at two busy Richmond intersections, Indiana Department of Transportation officials are planning four more changes at existing signals in early December. On or after Tuesday, Dec. 3, crews are changing the existing traffic signals at Richmond intersections of U.S. 40 eastbound/Main Street and 13th and 15th streets, U.S. […]