Significant pavement patching and other projects are scheduled for Wayne County’s Interstate 70 starting this week. Those shoulder and lane closures are to be completed before Christmas, and before extensive construction begins early next year. Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the patching work is outside of the first planned improvements for Revive I-70, but […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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$1.1M grant expands regional health care
Well Care Community Health has received what its officials call a significant federal grant to increase its behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Wayne and additional counties. The Richmond-based nonprofit will receive $1.1 million over two years to add staff. The funding is part of a nationwide initiative to integrate mental health and […]
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County vote centers now open
Haircuts, manicures and vehicle maintenance often require an appointment and reminders, and voters might want to take the same care in setting their own time to vote. Wayne County voters can cast ballots for a few hours on any day except Sunday, Nov. 3, before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some voters already […]
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Construction firm chosen for performance venue
Cambridge City’s council has awarded a bid for its new outdoor performance venue. Council conducted a special meeting Oct. 21 to review the two bids for the project. It will be built behind Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department’s station at 127 W. Maple St., adjacent to Creitz Park. Council decided to award the base bid […]
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‘Woman in Black’ called a ‘spine chiller’
Although Richmond Civic Theatre is perhaps best known for its exuberant musicals featuring large casts, its dramas with fewer actors are memorable too. RCT typically offers its Main Stage shows over two weekends, but for “The Woman in Black,” all five shows are condensed into one weekend. Performances of “the terrifying tale of the classic […]
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Saturday voting starting, vote centers open soon
Although vote centers are open for five weekdays until 7 p.m., some Wayne County residents find it more convenient to cast their ballots on a Saturday. Voters can cast ballots on Richmond’s west side or downtown on the two Saturdays before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5). As of Monday morning, Oct. 21, the Wayne County […]
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Potbellied pig can stay in town
Oscar the miniature pig can stay home, just like it says in the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme lyrics. He might even pave the way for other miniature pet pigs to live within Cambridge City town limits. At its Oct. 14 meeting, council heard Oscar’s owner, Tony Smith, explain how the federal government says potbellied […]
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RCS: Tech, security concerns abated
In addition to alleged Title IX inequities, Richmond Community Schools addressed recent security and technology concerns during its Oct. 9 meeting. Although the Title IX investigation is ramping up after engaging Noblesville-based law firm Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim to conduct an audit of RHS’ athletic programs, the other two situations appear to be wrapping […]
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State officials find water in fuel tank
State officials have confirmed that nearly 6 inches of water was found in an underground gas storage tank at a Fountain City fuel station and that remediation must take place before gas can be sold again from that tank. After conducting an inspection, Indiana Department of Health’s Division of Weights and Measures found 5.75 inches […]
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Centerville’s budget moves closer to passage
Centerville officials conducted a brief meeting to introduce its 2025 budget and have planned another one for its potential passage. No residents attended the Oct. 8 public hearing to hear or speak about the summary of funds, such as general, motor vehicle highway, local road and street, cigarette taxes, and economic development. Centerville might bring […]