Inspectors reported 41 items found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments. The terminology “being in or out of compliance” replaces previous health department terminology of “critical” and “noncritical violations.” Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required to […]
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Centerville council eyes water, public safety improvements
Centerville’s town council met for a work session Tuesday, July 29, to hear updates from department heads and approve several actions. Some of the town’s most public spaces are getting updates, with preparations underway for the 2025 Archway Days festival Aug. 22-23, and with the completion of Indiana Department of Transportation’s work at the intersection […]
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County to revisit courthouse bollard work, elevator bids
Wayne County’s commissioners breezed through their weekly meeting on July 30, hearing updates on various facilities projects and other business. Jeff Plasterer and Brad Dwenger were in attendance; Aaron Roberts was absent. Steve Higinbotham, the county administrator, said that the renovation of the courthouse’s main entrance is starting to wrap up. He noted that the […]
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RPD: ‘Substantial progress’ investigating fake threat calls
Richmond Police Department is investigating a string of false threats in the Richmond area that have prompted large law enforcement responses. On June 24, a caller said he was holding hostages in a downtown Richmond building. When officers cleared buildings across several city blocks, they found nothing. On July 19, a caller said an explosive […]
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Teen takes 3rd in state civics bee
Wayne County’s three civics bee finalists all finished in the state competition’s top six. Those three students, Taytem Rivera, Hadley Nutty and Bella Mitchell, were among the 11 finalists from across Indiana competing to represent Hoosiers in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s National Civics Bee. The state finals took place Wednesday, July 30, at […]
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New hire to focus on small business
Revitalize Richmond, a five-year Earlham College-led initiative to spur economic growth in Richmond’s core, has named John Przybysz as its first director of small business success. A lifelong Richmond resident, Przybysz brings a background in strategic marketing, business development and entrepreneurship to the newly created role, according to a news release. He most recently worked […]
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Public meetings for August 6-14
Wednesday, Aug. 6 Thursday, Aug. 7 Monday, Aug. 11 Tuesday, Aug. 12 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from August 7-28
Thursday, Aug. 7 Aug. 7-10 and 14-17 Friday, Aug. 8 Saturday, Aug. 9 Sunday, Aug. 10 Monday, Aug. 11 Tuesday, Aug. 12 Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Friday, Aug. 15 Saturday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 […]
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$257K helps airport terminal updates take off
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $257,165 grant to support updates to the Richmond Municipal Airport’s terminal. The funding will cover architectural and engineering design, site preparation, and environmental assessments. City officials said in a statement that the work will lay the foundation for a modernized facility aimed at improving efficiency, accessibility and passenger […]
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PHOTOS: Talents on display at Hagerstown’s Jubilee Days
Hagerstown’s Jubilee Days brought spectators together to enjoy various talents, vendors and a beloved competition. During the talent show, performances included music and dance routines. The crowd gathered for the gyroscope world championships, which is a highlight of the community’s annual festival. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.