Wayne County Health Department inspectors discovered a grocer, three restaurants and a food truck out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or […]
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Coalition seeks to build early education resources
Hundreds of Wayne County parents who want to work but can’t afford childcare could be getting help from a regional coalition. According to the East Central Indiana Teaching Resources and Advocacy Connector, work-willing parents are eager to work but struggle to overcome various barriers to access early care and learning programs. These barriers include affordability, […]
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Foundation awards $259K
The Wayne County Foundation has announced $259,350 in grants to area organizations that strengthen the community and enhance the quality of life for residents. According to a news release, eight organizations received a share of the funds in its Grant Cycle II: “Our second cycle under the new guidelines brought in a high number of […]
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Community events from Nov. 5-24
Wednesday, Nov. 5 Thursday, Nov. 6 Nov. 7-8 Nov. 7-9 Saturday, Nov. 8 Sunday, Nov. 9 Monday, Nov. 10 Tuesday, Nov. 11 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 13 Friday, Nov. 14 Saturday, Nov. 15 Sunday, Nov. 16 Monday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 18 Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Saturday, Nov. 22 Monday, Nov. 24 […]
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Public meetings for Nov. 6-13
Thursday, Nov. 6 Monday, Nov. 10 Tuesday, Nov. 11 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 13 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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‘We don’t wreck, we validate’
A Richmond business owner asked the city to take action on blighted properties. “If the City of Richmond wants to decay from within, I have to accept it. It’s heartbreaking,” Allstate Insurance Agency owner Richard Lake told the Unsafe Building Commission Oct. 12. Lake attended the meeting to share his perspective on a property at […]
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2nd property tax payments due Nov. 10
The fall installment of property taxes are due by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 10 for Wayne County property owners who did not pay their entire bill during the spring. Payment coupons for fall were included in the spring mailing. There are a variety of ways to make payments: Call the treasurer’s office at 765-973-9238 with any […]
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Dad and son perform Gershwin on 2 pianos
A father-and-son piano duo will perform several hit songs by a composer well known for collaborating musically with his brother. Ryan & Ryan return to Civic Hall Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, with a new show, “Going Gershwin.” The venue is part of Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. […]
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Community events from Oct. 29 through Nov. 15
Wednesday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 30 Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Friday, Oct. 31 Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Oct. 31-Nov. 2 Saturday, Nov. 1 Monday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 4 Nov. 4, 6 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Thursday, Nov. 6 Nov. 7-9 Saturday, Nov. 8 Sunday, Nov. 9 Monday, Nov. 10 Tuesday, Nov. 11 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Saturday, Nov. […]
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Public meetings for Oct. 29 through Nov. 6
Wednesday, Oct. 29 Thursday, Oct. 30 Monday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 4 Wednesday, Nov. 5 Thursday, Nov. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.