3 councilors will be elected for 1 year To save money, stagger terms and potentially draw more voters, Dublin is changing how its town council members and clerk-treasurer are elected this year. Historically, all five council members were elected at the same time. Those municipal elections have taken place in the “off” year before a […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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Body shop manager fills council vacancy
Richmond native wants to help keep Centerville ‘good’ Already widely known for repairing vehicles, Centerville has a new councilor to help fix any town issues. David Cate took the oath of office Feb. 1 after a brief Republican caucus at Fire Station No. 1. Cate was the only applicant to fill the Ward 1 seat […]
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Centerville health insurance in limbo
Centerville officials anticipated saving nearly $60,000 as a part of changing its employees’ health insurance provider Jan. 1. However, the expected 22% discount — instead of a 10.7% increase if staying with its previous insurer — hasn’t materialized. Clerk-Treasurer Richard Tincher told council Jan. 31 that he’s still paying previous insurer Anthem because new coverage […]
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Survey delves into county’s childcare needs
Cost, hours among parents’ top considerations Although local parents and employers face challenges regarding access and affordability of childcare, Wayne County leaders believe there’s momentum toward addressing them. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County and Forward Wayne County have released the results of their recent employer childcare survey that aims to discover local needs. Eighteen […]
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Primary election could be canceled
Possibility hinges on challenge results as more candidates join Richmond election slate Richmond could save an estimated $55,000 to $60,000 if no primary election is conducted in May. The possibility for a rare cancellation arose on Friday, but still depends on a couple of factors. As of Friday’s noon filing deadline, Richmond’s ballot for the […]
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Stop-arm cameras added to 5 buses
Centerville schools target routes with most violations Area motorists are warned: Centerville-Abington Community Schools has installed five new stop-arm cameras on buses to catch those who might endanger student safety. Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson told the school board Jan. 25 meeting that new cameras especially target where most violations occur: U.S. 40 and Pottershop and […]
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Renovated rink ready to roll
Volunteers, donations enhance Dublin Community Club After several weeks of renovations, Dublin Community Club is ready for skating enthusiasts and those just looking for a safe Saturday hangout spot. The volunteer-led rink reopens to the public on Saturday, Feb. 4, for open skating. On its debut night, special hours of 5-9 p.m. will be offered […]
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RHS reopens after flood repairs
Board OKs new courses; Test planning 100th anniversary Richmond High School reopened Monday, Jan. 30 for instruction after a 90,000-gallon water leak during winter break led to extensive repairs. Glen Slifer, who oversees the district’s facilities, told the school board at its Jan. 25 meeting that the restoration was going well. He noted new flooring […]
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Residents confront state legislators on policy proposals
Discussion covered ‘furries,’ gender, economic, health issues Residents brought their questions and concerns to Friday’s legislative forum with Wayne County’s state lawmakers. Topics during the event at Indiana University East included “furries,” student safety, economic development tactics, historic preservation and the environment. State Rep. Brad Barrett and State Sen. Jeff Raatz briefly described some challenges […]
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Local officials: Tyre Nichols’ death ‘indefensible,’ ‘unacceptable,’ ‘inhumane’
Statements issued after body camera footage widely shared Several local officials have issued statements condemning the actions of five former Memphis police officers who allegedly beat a man to death after a traffic stop. Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter called Tyre Nichols’ death “horrific and indefensible.” Richmond’s Chief of Police Mike Britt callled it “unacceptable […]