Richmond Parks and Recreation Department knows which company it wants to lead the next two phases of the Whitewater Gorge Park Activation project. And it knows the cost. Four prospective companies were interviewed about their proposals using the newly permitted build-operate-transfer model. The parks department selected GM Development of Springport as the developer, working with […]
Author Archives: Mike Emery
Mike Emery is a reporter and layout editor for the Western Wayne News.
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20-year RPD officer becomes assistant chief
Nearly 20 years into his Richmond Police Department career, Major Austin Lipps now serves as an assistant chief. Lipps, who joined the department in November 2006, was appointed to assume the duties formerly performed by Adam Blanton, who resigned from the department. He will lead the department’s day-to-day operations. “Throughout his career, Major Lipps has […]
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BZA permits duplex’s conversion to 3 units
A North West 18th Street building used as a duplex now could house a third residential unit after two decisions June 10 by the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals. After Kevin Crawford of Crawford’s Home Improvement bought the duplex at 301 NW 18th St., he discovered that a staircase and chimney create problems with the […]
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Water safety practices save lives
Summer’s heat will draw children to cooling water, with them joyfully splashing about in pools and lakes. However, there’s also danger. Two-thirds of drownings occur between May and August, and drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 through 4. Using information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indiana Board […]
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Company chosen to design Loop’s westside extension
A Fishers company will design and engineer the Loop multi-modal path extension along West Main Street. During its June 4 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $380,000 contract with DCCM in Fishers. DCCM has 40 offices in seven states. The extension from South West First Street is part of the Revitalize […]
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Health department will return to E. Main St.
The Wayne County Health Department will move back home soon. Early in 2020, the department left 203 E. Main St. when the public health department separated from the health clinic that became Well Care. The county ended its lease with Well Care on May 31, and the clinic has moved to a new building on […]
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County council looks for budget help
With millions of dollars to allocate, hundreds of accounts to track, strict state reporting requirements and 2027 budget time quickly approaching, Wayne County Council needs more help administering the county’s budgeting process. Originally, council was looking to contract for assistance properly recording and reporting budget requests and changes, but it has since pivoted, something council […]
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New batteries help power Richmond
Richmond has served as a city of firsts during its relationship with the Indiana Municipal Power Agency. Richmond Power and Light helped found IMPA, served as a solar park pilot site and hosted the first solar panels that tracked the sun throughout the day. And now, IMPA chose Richmond as its first battery energy storage […]
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RP&L provides customers a small summer savings
Richmond Power and Light’s customers will save a little money on electricity from July through September. The RP&L board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, passed the third-quarter energy cost adjustments during its June 1 meeting. The ECAs are adjusted quarterly based on rates RP&L pays for power, and the ECAs will decrease […]
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Council delays zoning decisions for Uranus, condos
Richmond Common Council delayed its zoning decisions to receive additional information, putting two development projects on hold June 1. Both zoning changes received recommendations for approval from the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission during its May 27 meeting, and city zoning staff also recommended approval for both. Council first heard the request to rezone 6412 National […]