Bridge closures can be inconvenient, but also bring infrastructure improvements that help keep motorists safe as they cross and go on their way. Following updates to the Sample Road bridge, traffic is flowing there again, and soon will on another new bridge as well. Brandon Sanders, Wayne County’s engineer, told the county commissioners during their […]
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Mike Emery is a reporter and layout editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Richmond BZA vote slows high-speed internet project
A Cincinnati-based company’s desire to provide high-speed internet access in Richmond received a setback May 14. The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals denied by a 3-1 vote Altafiber’s variance of use request to locate its central office building at 404 S. 12th St. A utility building is not a permitted use for the urban residential […]
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Judge sets lawsuit hearing on motion to dismiss
A hearing has been scheduled to consider the Wayne County prosecutor’s request for dismissal of a lawsuit filed against him by a Richmond Police Department major. Judge Bob A. Witham will consider Prosecutor Mike Shipman’s dismissal motion at 10:45 a.m. June 12 in Henry County Circuit Court 1. Witham was appointed special judge in the […]
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Decision needed on syringe program extension
Dr. Jennifer Bales, Wayne County’s health officer, sees benefits from extending the county’s syringe services program that expires June 30. She presented her thoughts and data about the program to the Wayne County Board of Health during its May 13 meeting. Bales said the county continues facing a intravenous drug problem and a ongoing epidemic […]
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Housing accelerator program nearly ready to take off
Wayne County Council appropriated $150,000 from the consolidated economic development income tax fund to support a housing accelerator program through the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County. Council voted 6-1, with Misty Hollis opposing, during its May 7 meeting. Hollis said taxpayer money has been committed to a variety of housing programs, including the apartments […]
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RP&L explores prepay program
Richmond Power and Light customers might have the option to prepay for their electricity if the utility adopts the program it’s considering. During RP&L’s ongoing cost of service and rate study, the utility is investigating two programs. One is for large industrial users and the other is for residential customers. Tony Foster, the utility’s general […]
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RCS 8th grader wants to help community
Eighth grader Taytem Rivera sat next to Mayor Ron Oler during the May 5 Richmond Common Council meeting as the city’s honorary Mayor for the Day. She might return one day, occupying Oler’s seat. Or that of A.J. Sickmann, the city’s corporate counsel. “I definitely think it’s going to help shape what I want to […]
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Wayne County commissioner attends White House meeting
Wayne County Commissioner Aaron Roberts recently spent time at the White House speaking with presidential advisers during an opioid solutions conference in Washington, D.C. Roberts said during the May 7 commissioners meeting that his law enforcement experience resulted in him being chosen as one of three Opioid Solutions Leadership Network Peer Exchange participants to visit […]
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How did my property assessment go up that much?
Would your property sell for the assessed value? That’s what Wayne County Assessor Tim Smith asks property owners wondering about their annual assessments. Indiana expects local assessments to reflect the local market values, Smith said. “Our goal is to be as accurate as possible and to be fair and equitable with everyone else,” Smith said. […]
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Custom gun business receives OK
A Fountain City man who loves working on guns received Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals approval to begin a small custom gun business at his home. Joshua Allen petitioned the BZA for a variance of use to begin the business on his agriculturally zoned property on Davis Meyers Road north of Fountain City. The […]