Some candidates must file by Feb. 3 Although candidates for president, Congress and governor pop into homes through TV commercials, those elected to town and city leadership roles often have more influence on everyday life. In 2023, many Wayne County voters will have a chance to choose who will set their utility rates, decide how […]
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Millicent Martin Emery is a reporter and editor for the Western Wayne News.
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What do candidates need to know before signing up?
Jan. 12 panel discussion offers inside look, tips Several prior candidates for local offices plan to share what they wish they had known going into their elections, in hopes of helping others. Hearing about their experiences could influence whether Wayne County residents decide to file for election in 2023. Most communities have a few races […]
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Dublin residents urged to boil water
Dublin residents learned Wednesday night that they are to boil their water until further notice. Dublin Fire/EMS representatives announced the town had had three water main breaks as of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. When a portion of Cambridge City had a similar alert in late January, town officials said water for human consumption should be brought […]
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Local artist puts Wayne County on state tree
A few months after completing murals where the Indiana Pacers play, a Richmond artist again is receiving statewide attention for her work in a smaller format. India Cruse-Griffin, who describes herself as a hand-painted collage artist, was asked to create a new ornament representing Wayne County on Indiana State Museum’s 92 County Tree. It is […]
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Lilly scholarship ‘opens up a lot of doors’
1 winner pursuing teaching, another weighs pharmacy, political science Rebekah Stanley needed to resolve a problem with her college financial aid application. Aubrey Morgan thought she’d encountered class scheduling difficulties for next semester. However, neither situation was true. Both Wayne County students were called out of class Dec. 12 on false pretenses. Instead, they were […]
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County courting hundreds of jobs, up to $500M in investments
EDC working on real estate purchase agreements As employers are considering more than $500 million in potential investments, Wayne County is rolling out a welcome mat to good industrial park prospects with real estate purchase agreements. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County leaders say that employers’ interest in the county is much higher than in […]
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Updated: City workers’ credit union now under federal oversight
Accounts insured for Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union More than 800 current and former local workers and their families have learned that their credit union has been undergoing a supervisory examination as federal officials reassure them that their money is insured. National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced that Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union […]
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Driver shortage trims weekday bus hours
Early morning van rides now offered for workers as needed Although Roseview Transit has shortened the weekday bus schedule, Richmond officials say van rides still will be available for those needing to get to work earlier in the day. On Monday, bus routes between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays took effect. That shaves an […]
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New kiosk offers free legal help
User-friendly tool now in county courthouse Wayne County is among the state’s first areas to receive a kiosk offering free legal help. That’s likely because Richmond’s ZIP code is one of the top 10 in the state for evictions, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Superior Court 3 Judge Darrin Dolehanty said when local […]
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Tree sale becomes wise fundraiser
Richmond Family YMCA tradition celebrates 75th year Richmond Family YMCA’s Christmas tree lot has continued 75 years, through wars, economic challenges and other circumstances. But there’s a first time for something new to go wrong. Before opening last Friday, unexpected challenges had to be overcome. The first issue: The expected Nov. 19 arrival of 360 […]