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Election board will hear challenge

Wayne County Election Board soon will conduct a hearing about a candidate’s eligibility for the May primary ballot. The hearing regarding Tracey Jellison’s bid to represent District 2 as a Wayne County commissioner will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26. It takes place in the county annex’s commissioners/council chambers, 401 E. Main St., Richmond, […]

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Centerville applauds retired fire chief

Centerville’s council saluted recently retired Centerville Fire/Rescue Chief Dennis Spears’ more than four decades of service to the community.  John Pardo, retired assistant fire chief, presented a plaque to Spears’ family and fellow firefighters as those attending gave a standing ovation.  The delegation, wearing “Spears Strong” shirts, delivered the plaque that evening to their role […]

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Cambridge City council discusses water rates, RV parking

Water service improvements, whether to allow RV camping at Creitz Park and which businesses can qualify for exterior renovation grants were some topics discussed at Cambridge City’s Feb. 12 council meeting.  Water rate study Wessler Engineering’s Anne Hays received council’s approval to pursue funds for and develop a preliminary engineering report for Gateway Industrial Park’s […]

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RCS board extends leader’s contract

Richmond Community Schools’ board has extended Superintendent Curtis Wright’s contract for a few more years.  During its Feb. 14 meeting, the board approved a contract with Wright from July 1, 2023, through June 2026.  Then, starting this July, Wright’s contract may automatically be extended yearly unless the board or Wright say they don’t want an […]

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CACS honors award-winning art teacher

At its Feb. 7 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board congratulated a longtime teacher and coach for winning a countywide award.  In late January, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Chris Evrard as Educator of the Year during the organization’s annual dinner.  The Centerville Senior High School teacher has been mentoring young artists for 17 […]

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EDC board OKs blight elimination guidelines

Blight elimination efforts are moving forward around Wayne County with new funding guidelines.  At its Feb. 5 board meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County approved criteria largely created by Sarah Mitchell, EDC’s economic development manager.  Mitchell oversaw Richmond’s Blight Elimination Program several years ago while working for the city.  Previously, EDC and Wayne County […]