To get ahead of anticipated federal mandates on water line improvements while funds are available, Centerville’s council unanimously approved a contract toward securing $3 million in forgivable state loans. The $5 million project will replace a portion of the town’s lead lines and inspecting/cleaning/painting water towers. Centerville will be responsible for $2 million. Council President […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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2023 uncertified election results
9:15 p.m. – Ron Oler defeats Dave Snow for Richmond Mayor Although Richmond will have a new mayor, he won’t be a new face to area voters. Ron Oler, who has served on Richmond Common Council for 12 years, defeated two-term Richmond Mayor Dave Snow on Tuesday. In unofficial results, Oler, a Republican, received 51.23 […]
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‘Sole Man’ retires at 94
A license plate hanging in his shop calls George Marinakes the “Sole Man.” The word sole has a double meaning for the man widely known as the sole, or only, person repairing shoes in Wayne County and beyond for several years. However, approaching his 95th birthday in May, Marinakes decided to hang up his tools […]
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Municipal election voters navigate changes, boundaries
Some residents are so interested in voting that they showed up at the polls with no one to vote for. Poll workers at early voting centers had to turn away a few voters last week after scanning their identification and learning they didn’t live within city limits for Cambridge City, Milton or Richmond. ELECTION COVERAGE: […]
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RHS associate principal becomes Test’s new leader
A 10-year Richmond High School employee is now working to prepare students for high school and beyond in a new role. Richmond Community Schools’ board approved Laura Ricca Brazil as the new principal at Test Intermediate School, effective Monday, Oct. 30. The Illinois native has more than 20 years of experience in public education, starting […]
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New IUE leader focused on student experience
As the seventh of eight children, Dennis Rome was inspired by two older sisters who became teachers. Despite the challenges faced after Rome lost his father at age 4, his mother encouraged the siblings to become the first generation of their family to pursue college. He is still working in higher education more than 30 […]
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Overnight shelters regularly open
Local organizations are beginning to announce their overnight shelters and warming stations when temperatures dip to dangerously cold levels. Some facilities, such as volunteer fire stations, are not staffed regularly and should be contacted via phone before arriving to ensure someone will be present. This list was compiled by Region 9 Continuum of Care. Contact […]
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‘Rent’ opening at RCT
Today’s young professionals and some who are decades away from that season of life might relate to a group of friends struggling with love, finances and illness. Richmond Civic Theatre offers eight performances of the rock musical “Rent” from Nov. 2-5 and 9-12. “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished […]
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Tripled demand for food pantry strains funds
Citing heavy demand, a local food pantry is seeking nearly $50,000 to end the year in the black. Eldon Harzman, board president for Community Food Pantry, said the organization has fed 3.5 times as many people as this time last year. In 2023’s first nine months, CFP provided 102,408 meals, compared to 73,870 meals for […]
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Pay raise for RCS staff draws cheers
Although agreeing to purchase McBride Stadium might be the most visible outcome of Richmond Community Schools’ Oct. 18 board meeting, it wasn’t the action that received audience applause. That celebration was after a 6-0 vote to increase pay for staff such as preschool teachers and classroom paraprofessionals. Classified staff salaries Some RCS teachers have previously […]