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Who will replace election workers?

Dixie and Rick Armstrong have seen plenty of elections come and go while working the polls in Wayne County. While they’re confident in the integrity of the process, they worry about where the next generation of election workers will come from. Dixie Armstrong has been an election inspector at Wayne County voting sites for about […]

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RCS board prioritizes school building projects 

After taking a tour, Richmond Community Schools’ board members support an approximately $7.3 million full building upgrade soon for Dennis Middle School and installing new tennis courts near McBride Stadium. Another potential addition could be a practice facility with an inflatable dome.   However, they’re going to hope that the heating/cooling system at Baxter Elementary School, […]

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Want to vote this year?

If you’re grabbing your wallet to head to a fall festival, it might be a good time to ensure your ID card is present and current before heading to the polls in the next few weeks. Here are some election-related deadlines and tips that prospective voters should keep in mind in the coming days. Register […]

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Windfall for water

After an extensive application process, Cambridge City has received a $2.8 million grant to increase water capacity and support regional industrial growth at Wayne County’s Gateway Industrial Park.  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made the announcement Sept. 10.  The Economic Development Administration, which is an agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is providing […]

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EDC approves grant for manufacturer

A growing company received a green light for a $95,000 Economic Development Income Tax grant.  At its Sept. 9 meeting, Economic Development of Wayne County’s board approved Transcendia Inc.’s incentive request. County commissioners are expected to vote Sept. 18 regarding its approval. Cody Cohoon, Richmond’s plant manager, said Transcendia plans an approximately $3 million improvement […]

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Utility payments can be made at drive-thru

Customers have begun using Centerville’s new drive-thru utility payment option.  Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice told council during its Sept. 10 meeting that a few customers used the former bank drive-thru in its first two days.  The drive-thru is a stand-alone building behind the new town hall, 220 E. Main St. It’s staffed from 9-11 a.m. and […]