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Recycling breakup navigates asset split

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Wayne County will receive about $230,000 and Union County about $25,000 from the distribution of Wayne Union Recycling’s assets. During a joint meeting March 21 in Union County’s courthouse, the WUR board, Union County commissioners and Wayne County commissioners approved an analysis of WUR assets and obligations, the distribution of assets and allocation of responsibilities […]

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BZA’s fireworks decision faces appeal

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A father and son who want to store fireworks on an Esteb Road property appealed a Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals decision that would prevent that. Gary Wolff and Jesse Wolff were denied a variance of use that would have permitted 12 storage containers for consumer fireworks at 4937 Esteb Road, which is zoned […]

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Rodent reckoning: Food inspections expose unsanitary conditions

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Inspectors discovered 14 critical and 21 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the presence of rodents, unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment and equipment requiring repair, and improper food temperatures. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential […]

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Prosecutor asks judge to dismiss lawsuit

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Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman has requested dismissal of a lawsuit filed against him by Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton. Blanton filed the lawsuit, which was later joined by the city of Richmond, after Shipman placed him on the locally maintained Brady-Giglio list, which identifies law enforcement officers whose testimony in court could become […]

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Community voices unite to perform with Richmond Symphony

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Nearly 70 singers ranging from students to retirees, including a Grammy winner, will combine with 60 professional instrumentalists this weekend. Richmond Symphony Orchestra has re-established its longtime collaboration with voice programs at Indiana University East and Earlham College. Earlham’s Concert Choir, IUE’s Chorale, and local residents are forming the 66-member Richmond Symphony Chorus. They can […]

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Short-staffed RFD searches for solutions

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Staffing continues to challenge Richmond Fire Department. Chief Jeff Kinder told Richmond Common Council members that RFD has 11 openings among its 85 budgeted positions, and five members are scheduled to retire this year. He provided council with a departmental review during the March 17 meeting. The staffing shortage creates problems managing overtime. Fire department […]

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Schools partner on employer engagement

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Facing upcoming challenges in securing workplace opportunities for high school students, Wayne County’s six school leaders have collaborated on a plan that could become a state model, officials say. At its March 19 meeting, Northeastern was the county’s first school board to support Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce hiring a director of employer engagement. […]