Cambridge City’s council agreed to two vehicle acquisitions and financial matters at a special meeting. During their March 31 gathering, members agreed to sign an interlocal agreement with Hagerstown to buy a $15,000 surplus bucket truck after Hagerstown bought a newer one. Cambridge City will pay for the bucket truck with its $11,207 insurance settlement […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Centerville council OKs 1% food/beverage tax
Not wanting to be ineligible for thousands of dollars in grants, Centerville’s town council has approved a 1% food and beverage tax. At its March 31 workshop, council voted 5-0 to implement the cent-per-dollar tax on prepared food and beverages. It could start May 1, pending Indiana Department of Revenue processing. Councilor Josh Tudor acknowledged […]
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Fountain City celebrating nation’s 250th birthday
Volunteering in Fountain City can be as simple as watering flowers. Fountain City Forward is seeking help with several programs as it plans festivities that celebrate the town all year long, and this year, the United States’ 250th anniversary. One planned project is patriotic fire hydrant painting. “We are going to try and put an […]
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Construction starting on Vaile neighborhood
Attending an affordable home ownership workshop could help participants receive as much as $20,000 in down payment assistance. The Homeownership 101 series will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on four Tuesdays (April 7-28) at Vaile Elementary School’s cafeteria, 300 S. 14th St., Richmond. It’s open to those wanting to buy a home soon or who […]
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Economy groups team for historic gym fundraiser
Wanting to preserve a cherished community space for generations to come, Economy residents are coming together to maintain and improve their historic gym. A community rummage sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the gym, 325 Poplar St., just north of U.S. 35. In addition to donated items, hot […]
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Significant progress made on significant corner
A July 1973 photograph shows construction of the Elder-Beerman department store at Sixth and Main streets in downtown Richmond. The project was dedicated in February 1974 for redevelopment of land cleared by April 6, 1968, explosions. A March 25, 2026, photo shows that crews have been raising brick along the exterior of the new 6Main […]
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RCS bidding for 700 student computers
Richmond Community Schools is investing in student technology and financial projections, and it is again running short on bus drivers. Chromebooks At its March 18 meeting, the school board approved seeking bids for 700 Chromebooks. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, RCS has proposed adopting a student device life cycle of approximately four years. This […]
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RCS plans to cut teachers, change programs
Richmond Community Schools officials notified some teachers across the school district this week that their contracts are likely not being renewed, and set in motion program changes that will affect the student experience in the years ahead. Through word of mouth, text messages and meetings with administrators, RCS educators are slowly learning about the probable […]
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Averting catastrophe
Perhaps best known for scurrying along or lounging on East Church Street or residents’ porches, 18 Cambridge City cats had a brief change of scenery on a wintry day last week. After months of fundraising and planning between town council and Animal Care Alliance, the stray cats were trapped and transported to ACA’s nonprofit veterinary […]
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Northeastern hears about new milk, sells old iPads
Strawberry milk, applauding a high-achieving leukemia patient and technology were among discussion topics during Northeastern Wayne Schools’ March 18 board meeting. Technology NWS received eight bids to buy NWS’ 1,250 9th Gen Apple iPads as it transitions to Chromebooks. Georgia-based TechReboot offered the highest buyback amount with a guaranteed minimum of $168,750 and $243,750 maximum. […]