Law enforcement was called to a fuel station after upset customers reported damage to their vehicles from the gas they’d just purchased. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Moore said the Marathon station on U.S. 27 in Fountain City shut down its fuel pumps Wednesday, Oct. 2, because of an issue with the fuel. […]
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Dublin plans hearing on water bill increases
Dublin residents can share their thoughts about a proposed increase in water rates and charges during a public hearing. The hearing is part of the 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, council meeting at town hall, 2250 E. Cumberland St. Monthly consumption rates could increase from $5.02 to $5.91 for the first 10,000 gallons. The minimum […]
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RHS students’ designs decorate skateboards
After a professional artist judged a skateboard design contest, three Richmond High School students received skateboards featuring their art. In February and March, RHS students were among visitors to Richmond Art Museum’s “Empower Slide: Art and Design” exhibit featuring art by Latosha Stone-Keagy. Stone-Keagy, a painter and graphic designer originally from Greenville, Ohio, owns Proper […]
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INDOT plans U.S. 40 light changes
The Indiana Department of Transportation will alter the traffic lights at both U.S. 40 intersections with 12th Street in Richmond. INDOT will put flashing signals at the 12th Street intersections with East Main Street and North A Street. U.S. 40 traffic will have flashing yellow lights, and 12th Street traffic will have flashing red signals. […]
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‘Black material’ in cooler an issue inspectors cite
Inspectors discovered three critical and 19 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. For instance, a convenience store’s soda machine cabinet had swollen wood from liquid leaks, and employees were found without beard restraints. Wayne County Health Department employees collected those concerns between Aug. 31-Sept. 16. Establishments are to post their most recent […]
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Hurricane Helene’s havoc
Hurricane Helene made her presence felt Sept. 27 in Wayne County. As Helene made landfall along the Gulf Coast, the storm system’s outer bands brought heavy rain and strong winds to Indiana, causing power outages throughout Wayne County. Tony Foster II, Richmond Power & Light’s general manager and CEO, said Friday night’s storm caused “extensive […]
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PHOTOS: Homecoming happiness
All six county schools crowned their Homecoming royalty for 2024 in September. Learn more about the celebrations and view photos below. Centerville Centerville’s Senior Homecoming Court included Makenna Hartman, Timmy Wright, Paytyn Elsrod, Jacob Vredeveld, Michelle Martin, Jack Sewell, Queen Olivia Van Winkle and King Aiden Hoelscher. The queen and king were crowned during the […]
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Youth group fetes RCS principal
Rae Ferriell-Woolpy, who has worked in local education for 51 years, is being saluted for inspiring youth. Tickets are still on sale for Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County’s Smart Futures Dinner, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Wayne County Fairgrounds’ First Bank Expo Center. Former Indiana Fever player and WNBA champion […]
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PHOTOS: Festival fun fills Fountain City
Festival fun fills Fountain City Fountain City’s annual Levi Coffin Days festival, which happens the third weekend of September, featured live music, history and good food for festivalgoers this year. View photos of the weekend captured by Joshua Smith below.
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Wayne, other counties implement burn bans
Wayne County has joined surrounding counties in issuing a burn ban because of continued dry conditions. The ban took effect at noon Sept. 19 after the Wayne County Firefighter’s Association and the county’s fire chiefs requested a ban. During their Sept. 18 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners approved implementing a ban if requested by the fire […]