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Health inspectors find kitchen (lacking) in hot water

Inspectors reported two items found out of compliance during recent routine visits to local food establishments.  The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]

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Community events from August 13-30

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Aug. 14-17 Friday, Aug. 15 Aug. 15-23 Saturday, Aug. 16 Monday, Aug. 18 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Aug. 22-23 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Aug. 28-31 Friday, Aug. 29 Aug. 29-30 […]

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41 issues found during eatery examinations

Inspectors reported 41 items found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments.  The terminology “being in or out of compliance” replaces previous health department terminology of “critical” and “noncritical violations.” Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required to […]

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RPD: ‘Substantial progress’ investigating fake threat calls

Richmond Police Department is investigating a string of false threats in the Richmond area that have prompted large law enforcement responses. On June 24, a caller said he was holding hostages in a downtown Richmond building. When officers cleared buildings across several city blocks, they found nothing. On July 19, a caller said an explosive […]

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Teen takes 3rd in state civics bee

Wayne County’s three civics bee finalists all finished in the state competition’s top six. Those three students, Taytem Rivera, Hadley Nutty and Bella Mitchell, were among the 11 finalists from across Indiana competing to represent Hoosiers in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s National Civics Bee. The state finals took place Wednesday, July 30, at […]

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New hire to focus on small business

Revitalize Richmond, a five-year Earlham College-led initiative to spur economic growth in Richmond’s core, has named John Przybysz as its first director of small business success. A lifelong Richmond resident, Przybysz brings a background in strategic marketing, business development and entrepreneurship to the newly created role, according to a news release. He most recently worked […]

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Public meetings for August 6-14

Wednesday, Aug. 6 Thursday, Aug. 7 Monday, Aug. 11 Tuesday, Aug. 12 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.

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Community events from August 7-28

Thursday, Aug. 7 Aug. 7-10 and 14-17 Friday, Aug. 8 Saturday, Aug. 9 Sunday, Aug. 10 Monday, Aug. 11 Tuesday, Aug. 12 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Friday, Aug. 15 Saturday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 […]