Richmond has returned to the top 10 of most affordable U.S. urban areas that participate in a quarterly survey, according to the third quarter Cost of Living Index. Richmond finished ninth after previously ranking 13th in the quarterly Council for Community and Economic Research analysis. Richmond consistently ranks in the top 15 least expensive micropolitans. […]
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1st Presbyterian receives grant for needed roof repair
Richmond’s First Presbyterian Church received capital and planning grants as part of Sacred Places Indiana’s support of historic houses of worship. A total of $2.5 million was dispersed to 16 congregations. The church at 100 N. 10th St. was awarded $84,000 and $10,000, respectively, to support a full roof replacement. This work safeguards the 1886 […]
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Northeastern Wayne school board approves technology plan
Northeastern Wayne School board approved a three-year technology plan at a Nov. 2 special meeting, enabling support staff to remain proactive with necessary updates and qualifying the school for special funding and grants. Technology support specialists Brandon Perkins and David Comiso reported a successful transition from student iPads to Chromebooks. Initial issues with access points […]
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Lifelong giving reaches milestone
Ashton Brandt made her first donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at age 4. Last month, the Centerville High School senior’s annual gift totaled more than $30,000. For 13 years, Brandt has given to the Indianapolis facility, pledging a lifetime of paying it forward. “I was in the car with my mom and we […]
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No base pay hike in new RFD contract
A new two-year contract for Richmond Fire Department members does not include an increase in firefighter base pay. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the contract that runs Jan. 1, 2027, through Dec. 31, 2028, during its Nov. 5 meeting. The Richmond Professional Firefighters Local 1408 of the International Association of Firefighters […]
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Emergency aid pact with Ohio county OK’d
Officials are figuring out how to help out an Ohio fire department that came to the aid of area flood victims in August. When water rose to dangerous levels Aug. 12 in Wayne County, the Bradford (Ohio) Fire Department did not hesitate to cross the state line and perform water rescues even without a formal […]
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Council talks handbook updates, park project
Fountain City Council is considering updating its handbook after member Cecil Mullins led a discussion about it at a Nov. 3 council meeting. The last update took place nearly seven years ago. Some ordinances are not codified and the council wants the handbook accessible online for public view. American Publishing did previous updates for $4,820 […]
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Milton lodge celebrates milestone anniversary
On Aug. 8, a rich history of service was honored at Milton’s Masonic Lodge 108. The organization celebrated 175 years at its 201 SW River St. building, having met since 1870. Founded in May 1851 with Dr. Joel Pennington as its first master, the masons leased many businesses in its building’s lower floor. Nearly 50 […]
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RFD saving for new fire engines
The cost of new fire engines has increased rapidly, making each purchase at least a million-dollar endeavor. With a couple of years before another new engine is needed, Richmond Fire Department Chief Jeff Kinder approached Richmond Common Council with an ordinance that would create a nonreverting fund where RFD could save money for future engine […]
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RP&L plans brighter Richmond future
Richmond Power & Light will begin in earnest brightening Richmond streets and neighborhoods next year, the utility’s 125th anniversary. The 2027 budget General Manager Tony Foster presented to the RP&L board during a special Nov. 4 meeting includes $500,000 to convert streetlights to LED. The money switches to the streetlights now that RP&L nears completion […]