Fountain City Water Department has released its annual water report indicating the town’s water supply met state and federal requirements during 2024. The report was compiled from testing the town’s water supply, which comes from an underground aquifer pumped by three wells, throughout 2024. View the report online at fountaincity.municipalimpact.com under the “Residents” tab. Obtain […]
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United Way of Whitewater Valley awards $75K
United Way of Whitewater Valley’s board has announced successful applicants for the 2025-2026 grant cycle, focused on creating youth opportunity, healthy community and financial stability in Wayne and Union counties. A total of $75,000 was awarded to 23 community partners. These grants complement other United Way investments in mental health this year. One $50,000 contribution […]
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7 bands competing in Archway Classic
Seven high schools will show off their Indiana State Fair Band Day routines this weekend in Centerville to see how their audience, judges and teachers react. Four of the competitors at Archway Classic on Saturday, July 12, are from Wayne County. Northeastern’s Marching Knights open the contest at 8 p.m., followed by the Richmond Red […]
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Change orders boost path cost by $150K
Seven change orders to the contract for the second phase of the Loop bicycle and pedestrian path project increased the cost more than $150,000. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the change orders during its July 3 meeting. More than half of the increased cost came from addressing drainage issues by increasing pipe […]
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New role will pair students with businesses
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]
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Public meetings for July 9-17
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from July 9 through August 9
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 July 15-17 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 July 17-19 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 July […]
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RCS selects 2 head coaches
During recent school board meetings, Richmond Community Schools hired head coaches for girls volleyball and boys soccer. Ryan Holliday becomes the new head boys soccer coach at Richmond High School. He was previously an assistant coach. Santiago Velandia previously served as head boys coach. Kevin Ross is Richmond High School’s new head volleyball coach. Heather […]
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Tax abatement recipients found in compliance
Wayne County Council’s tax abatement committee found six entities with tax abatements have significantly met their performance requirements. Beth Leisure, chair of the tax abatement committee, presented the findings to council during its July 2 meeting. The committee recommended council find the recipients in compliance after the annual review. Taconic Biosciences, Sugar Creek Packing, ITD […]
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Feds might not give $500K to youth clubs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County officials didn’t receive the more than $500,000 they traditionally expect from the federal government on July 1. On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education notified states that 21st Century Community Learning Center funding wouldn’t be distributed on its traditional date, and funding is being reviewed. Local club […]