Richmond Power & Light and its employees’ union have agreed to a new three-year contract. Tony Foster, general manager of RP&L, received unanimous approval Oct. 6 from the utility’s board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, to sign the contract. It will run through Sept. 30, 2028. The contract with International Brotherhood of […]
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Northeastern commits to new conference
Northeastern Wayne Schools has committed to joining a new athletic and academic conference. The Knights’ future plans were discussed during NWS’ monthly board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Northeastern Athletic Director Ryan Halloran reported that during an Oct. 13 meeting of Tri-Eastern Conference members, he informed fellow athletic directors that the Knights are accepting an […]
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Centerville considers teacher contract changes
Centerville school board members received updates about potential changes to teacher pay through recent negotiations. No one spoke during a public hearing on the tentative 2025-2026 teacher contract at the board’s Oct. 8 meeting. Superintendent Mike McCoy said the contract has some positives, but it remains relatively the same as last year. Teachers would receive […]
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Well Care health prepares for move to new building
Construction progresses on a new Well Care Community Health building that will provide increased capacity to serve community health care needs. Well Care expects to occupy the new facility at 2200 W. Main St. early in 2026, according to a news release. The facility will enable Well Care to serve more patients while still removing […]
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School’s new roof might not make the grade
Richmond Community Schools officials are concerned about the quality of Test Intermediate School’s $1.6 million new roof, and they want more information. At their Oct. 8 meeting, RCS’ board voted 7-0 to hire an outside expert to evaluate the new roof before making more payments to the original contractor. Two of four payments have been […]
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No application needed for college
Richmond High School students ready to pursue a college degree at Indiana University East now have one less hurdle to think about. During a surprise Oct. 10 presentation in the school’s Tiernan Center for sophomores, juniors and seniors, IU East representatives announced that all students with a 2.5 GPA or higher will be automatically admitted […]
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Students solve state, school problems
Concerned about murder sentences, foreign farm ownership and medicine costs, student lawmakers approved 10 bills during the 52nd annual Eastern Indiana Model Legislature. A few of the simulated bills affect schools directly, such as requiring they provide lunches and feminine hygiene products. Sessions took place in Hagerstown and Indiana General Assembly’s chambers in Indianapolis. Richmond […]
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Artist, 106, urged staying ‘useful’
After retiring as an elementary teacher, Thelma Frame became an eager student of visual arts. Pursuing that passion led to statewide recognition over multiple decades and to becoming an elder in Indiana’s art community. Frame, 106, died Sept. 16 in Westfield. A celebration of life took place Oct. 5 at Zionsville Meadows Assisted Living. In […]
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190-foot tower could be installed at WWS
Western Wayne Schools’ board supports New Lisbon Broadband & Communications exploring placement of a 190-foot wireless tower on school property. Superintendent Kelly Plank shared the request during the board’s Oct. 8 meeting. The tower likely would be north of Western Wayne Elementary near the test plot, so if it fell, it wouldn’t hit the school. […]
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Community events from Oct. 15 through Nov. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 Saturday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 19 Oct. 20-24 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Friday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 25 Sunday, Oct. 26 Monday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 28 Wednesday, Oct. 29 Oct. 28-Nov. 13 Wednesday, […]