Pet food maker adding 50 jobs in $200M expansion Henry the schnauzer and Topper the cat might not understand nuances of economic development. However, their owner, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, is grateful that his pets’ daily food provider, Blue Buffalo, is expanding its Richmond operations. Holcomb visited Richmond on Thursday to celebrate Blue Buffalo’s plans […]
Author Archives: Millie Martin Emery
Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
Honorees help town flourish
Jama Carpenter, American Legion, outgoing leader recognized Showcasing their welcoming aloha spirit, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce members again shared love for their community and its businesses and volunteers. Two awards were presented during a luau-themed annual dinner and networking night at The Archive, held March 16. Jama Carpenter won the Small Town Big Heart […]
Cambridge City brainstorms goals
Council learns about new homes, boosts park committee Enhancing Creitz Park, adding sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety and reducing blight are among residents’ goals for Cambridge City. About 40 gathered for brainstorming during the council’s March 13 meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School, discussing long-term improvements to pursue with Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) funds. Cambridge City […]
Hellos, goodbyes for first responders
Centerville shopping for new police vehicle Centerville council learned about upcoming personnel changes at its police and fire departments, and supported the purchase of a new police vehicle. Police Chief Ed Buchholz announced at the council’s March 14 meeting that he has conditionally hired current reserve officer Mason Hale to fill a vacancy in the […]
Animal sanctuary’s future more paws-itive
Unexpected gift helps resolve land concern Midwestern animal advocates have rallied to support a local refuge for pets and wildlife with varying needs. “We are staying, and all of the residents are safe,” said Liberty Acres United Rescue Animal Sanctuary Director Shell Young. “We can continue our mission to save senior, geriatric, disabled and special […]
Furniture ministry seeks new home
A Wayne County ministry that furnishes homes soon will be homeless. St. Vincent de Paul must vacate its storage space at Richmond State Hospital because the building was deemed unsafe. President Tony Talbert said they must find a new location by June 6, or the ministry will have to shut down after 22 years. The […]
Historic site gets new stewards
Indiana Landmarks finds area buyer for Huddleston site; family aims to preserve farmhouse for future generations A home as unique as the Huddleston Farmhouse — a former inn for U.S. 40 travelers and a museum — doesn’t fit everyone’s needs, budgets or talents. After about a year on the market, Indiana Landmarks officials announced Friday […]
Orchestra hires music director
Lopera offers ‘unbounding energy, passion’ After inviting audiences to watch five conductors audition for their potential new job, Richmond Symphony Orchestra has hired its top choice. Late last week, Maestro Andrés Lopera entered a three-year contract with RSO as its fourth-ever music director. RSO Board President Jeff Carter said Lopera “brings unbounding energy and passion […]
U.S. 40 crash damage estimated at $75K
Vehicle destroys library, business signs Damage has been estimated at about $75,000 after a vehicle went off the road and crashed into several signs in downtown Centerville. The accident took place just after 10:30 p.m. March 12. A Centerville man apparently had a medical episode while driving east along U.S. 40 and crossed the center […]
Centerville to correct electric rate typo
Special council meeting, public hearing set for March 20 Although they don’t expect the outcome will change, Centerville’s council members are conducting another public hearing and special council meeting related to an already-approved increase in electric rates. An ordinance was introduced at a short March 6 meeting to correct a mistake in the newly increased […]