The Wayne County Health Department plans to begin dispensing drugs through the federal 340B program. By doing that instead of contracting with a pharmacy, the department can increase its share of revenue from the program that requires eligible health organizations receive significant discounts on outpatient drugs from pharmaceutical manufacturers. Dan Burk, the health department director, […]
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Mike Emery is a reporter and layout editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Transportation service boosts ridership
Nearly a third more riders used Whitewater Valley Regional Transit so far this year than during 2025’s first four months. Trisha Dearth-Adkins of the Union County Council on Aging and Aged appeared before Wayne County’s commissioners during their May 13 meeting. She requested the commissioners approve a resolution indicating the continued need for 2027 service […]
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Truck repair business planned for I-70 interchange
Truckers breaking down on Interstate 70 in Wayne County might soon receive assistance from a Cambridge City business. During its May 14 meeting, Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance of use to permit a truck service business at 2000 N. Ind. 1 northwest of the I-70 and Ind. 1 interchange. The business […]
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Gas pipe installation closes park road
Cypress Drive in Glen Miller Park is closed daily between Elks Road and Canna Drive for installation of new gas lines. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved the road closure request by Miller Pipeline during its May 14 meeting. The closure from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily began May 18 and […]
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New RP&L bucket truck for line dept. to cost $229K
Altec Industries will provide Richmond Power and Light with a new 70-foot bucket truck. The RP&L board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, awarded Altec the bid during its May 4 meeting. Altec, the only bidder, priced the truck for the line department at $229,764. The utility budgeted $265,000 for the truck. Altec […]
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Contract worker needed to assist county budget process
A resignation in the Wayne County Auditor’s Office makes necessary a contract worker to assist the office through the 2027 budgeting process. During its finance committee meeting May 6, Wayne County Council considered a request from Auditor Mark Hoelscher to transfer $20,000 from the chief deputy’s salary line item to his contractual/professional line item. The […]
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Land for 78 condos would need to be rezoned
A plan to build 78 condominiums south of Richmond’s Walmart requires the land be rezoned. The ordinance containing Christ United Church of Richmond’s rezoning request appeared before Richmond Common Council on first hearing May 4. Council President Justin Burkhardt referred it to the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission for a public hearing May 27. The church […]
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Blight program provides communities another chance
Wayne County communities have another chance to reduce blight. During their May 6 meeting, the county commissioners approved an amendment to a memorandum of understanding with the Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County about the countywide blight program. As first reported in the May 6 WWN, the EDC requested permission to use leftover money from […]
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City saves $60K with mowing deal
All For You Lawn Care will receive more than $100,000 to mow Richmond’s rights of way. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved two contracts with All For You Lawn Care. The first is for rights of way when authorized by the city’s code enforcement department. Total cost is estimated at $106,645.65 […]
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N. 10th to close May 16 for block party
Townsend Community Center will have a community block party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16, blocking North 10th Street between North C and North D streets. The street closure from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. was approved by Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety during its April 30 meeting. The board also […]