A nearly $30 million project will renovate five historic downtown Richmond buildings, creating about 100 market-rate apartments and about 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The project, which is part of Revitalize Richmond, was brought before Richmond Redevelopment Commission on May 28 for consideration of an economic development agreement, the first step toward using […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
Posted inNews
Rodgers ‘a quiet yet powerful force for good’
Beyond owning several local radio stations, Dave Rodgers shared his voice, time and money with organizations supporting the arts, nature, education and other community needs. “Dave always wanted the best for everyone around him and he LOVED radio,” said Rick Duncan, Whitewater Broadcasting’s assistant general manager and G101.3 Morning Show host. “Being part of the fabric […]
Posted inNews
Centerville reviewing trash collection options, costs
Talk will soon get trashy in Centerville. At their May 13 meeting, council President Dan Wandersee encouraged members to begin thinking about their next trash truck purchase to handle residential and commercial waste, or contracting with an outside provider. Options include a truck operated by three employees with residents providing their own cans, or a […]
Posted inNews
Cambridge City hires new public works leader
After retiring from the military, Joe Webb’s wife encouraged him to find something to do since he was restless. Doing something has now evolved into becoming Cambridge City’s public works superintendent. Webb has served as interim superintendent since January. Council advertised the job, and after an executive session to conduct interviews, approved Webb for the […]
Posted inNews
Bid approved for renovation’s next phase
Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]
Posted inNews
Western Wayne celebrates successes, navigates change
Western Wayne Schools approved new board member Ryan Riggs, celebrated a $5,000 grant for books and hired a high school basketball coach and teacher, among several positions. Schools During its May 14 meeting, Western Wayne Elementary Principal Elizabeth Miller noted a colleague’s use of the word “mayotic,” a combination of mayhem and chaotic, to describe […]
Posted inNews
Former blighted Cambridge house renovated and sold
Cambridge City council addressed door-to-door sales, blight, town property maintenance and other topics during its May 12 meeting. Blight A house formerly on a demolition list, 411 W. Front St., has sold after renovations. Improvements are beginning at 415 W. Front St. Councilor Gary Cole received confirmation that the town can use county grant funds […]
Posted inNews
Band, students invited to perform in Indy 500 parade
Centerville Senior High School’s Blue Regiment is one of 14 marching bands chosen from around the nation to join this year’s Indianapolis 500 festivities. In addition, several local students will perform as part of the National Band Association Indiana All-Star Band, proudly wearing their school’s uniform. Leaders of the 500 Festival selected the bands for […]
Posted inNews
Parent, graduate joins WWS board
Western Wayne Schools chose a father of five to restore its board to five members, and now he’ll serve alongside his own fifth grade teacher. At their meeting on Wednesday, May 14, board members unanimously chose Ryan Riggs of Mount Auburn to fill the seat previously held by David Sturgis, who left the board in […]
Posted inNews
Community events from May 21 through June 9
Wednesday, May 21 Thursday, May 22 Friday, May 23 Saturday, May 24 Monday, May 26 Tuesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 28 May 28-June 1 Thursday, May 29 Saturday, May 31 Wednesday, June 4 Friday, June 6 June 7-8 Saturday, June 7 Sunday, June 8 Monday, June 9 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication […]