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Mental health hits home for Lt. Gov. Crouch

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s attention to mental health developed through multiple family situations. “My interest is very personal,” Crouch said Oct. 3 while participating in a discussion with Wayne County mental health professionals and leaders at the Neighborhood Health Center’s administration building. Crouch co-chairs the Indiana Mental Health Roundtable that addresses mental illness and […]

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Sheriff buys command unit

When an emergency situation strikes Wayne County, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office rolls out a 2004 Hurricane motor home that’s been converted to serve as a mobile command unit. Sheriff Randy Retter said he’s lost confidence in the aging vehicle’s ability to function, so he was eager to bid on a purpose-built MCU being auctioned […]

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Probation dept. wants reduced work week

As part of the 2025 budgeting process, Wayne County Council received a request that probation officers reduce their weekly hours to 37.5 while maintaining the same wages. Kory George, the county’s chief probation officer, presented information during the Oct. 2 council and commissioners meetings about that reduction from 40 hours. The state establishes probation officers’ […]

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Gov.: Provide input to state

“When you see a problem, solve it.” That’s the advice Gov. Eric Holcomb gave local leaders Oct. 3 to conclude a fireside chat outside Reid Health’s Lingle Hall. The state, Holcomb said, relies on innovative people in all 92 counties, people who own businesses and are connected to their communities to grow, to improve and […]

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New assisted-living facility plans move forward

A Louisville, Kentucky, company wants to construct a four-story assisted-living facility on more than 6 acres along Chester Boulevard. Richmond Advisory Plan Commission members heard during their Sept. 25 meeting a rezoning petition that would permit that construction. Members voted 7-0 to recommend Richmond Common Council approve the request to rezone 1901 Chester Blvd. from […]

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PHOTOS: Tacos tantalize taste-testers

Celebrity chef Fernanda Tapia provided a cooking demonstration for families Thursday, Sept. 26, at Jack Elstro Plaza, providing tacos to taste. The evening also included games and learning activities. The Boston-based Tapia won Food Network’s “Chopped” in 2019, finished second during a champions competition and appeared on “Beat Bobby Flay.” Richmond Community Schools and its […]

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Council continues deep dive into 2025 budget

Richmond Common Council’s finance committee continues to analyze the city’s 2025 budget. During council’s Sept. 16 meeting, Justin Burkhardt, the finance committee chair, requested council delay discussion and action on the budget and five salary ordinances. He said the committee “would like to iron out some more details with the administration.” Council conducted the budget […]