Hagerstown council held a special meeting Wednesday, May 20, to follow up on a pending lot sale with new town residents David Moore and Laura Crowe-Moore. Moore inquired about the lot at 198 N. Perry Street. Town manager Chris LaMar agreed to provide the council the property’s exact value. LaMar said the property was purchased […]
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Enterprise: We’ll save you money on managing fleet
Wayne County could save about $1.3 million during the next decade with Enterprise Fleet Management buying and selling the county’s vehicles instead of county officials doing it themselves. That’s the number Nate Berg, an Enterprise account manager, presented during the Wayne County Council and commissioners workshop May 20. Enterprise manages fleets for 50 Indiana governmental […]
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County backs new prescription dispensing model
The Wayne County Health Department will try for six months dispensing drugs through the federal 340B program, which ensures eligible health organizations receive significant discounts primarily on expensive HIV and hepatitis C medications. During their May 20 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners approved a contract with RxFusion for the trial period. Joshua Free, who founded RxFusion […]
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School board candidates begin election filing
Residents hoping to help shape the future of education in Wayne County have less than a month to file paperwork to run for school board seats open in November’s election. Filing began May 19 at the county’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The deadline is noon Thursday, June 18. […]
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Northeastern student’s artwork wins state honor
Annika Pentecost hadn’t submitted anything for competition before. So the young artist was surprised her piece, “Jefferson Memorial,” was selected in the Indiana Congressional Art Competition. The Northeastern High School sophomore recalls being called to the office, thinking she was in trouble. She was excited to open the door and see her parents, principal and […]
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Hot air balloon glow, rose garden gala returns
Just as roses are counted in dozens, Richmond Rose Garden volunteers are planning their dozenth annual 1stBLOOM&GLOW fundraiser on Wednesday, June 3. The event features inflating hot air balloons to draw a crowd and help increase awareness of the garden in its 39th year at Glen Miller Park. The garden operates on donations and is […]
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WWS serving free meals through June 12
Western Wayne Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch for area kids over three weeks. On weekdays from Tuesday May 26, through Friday, June 12, ages 1 to 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch. Meals will be served at Lincoln Middle/High School, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City, but different entrances are planned than […]
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Buildings can get $200K for face-lifts
Wayne County’s downtown property owners soon will be able to apply for up to $200,000 toward rehabilitating a retail or commercial building. During its May 11 meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County board approved guidelines for the three-phase program that will begin June 8. Wayne County commissioners and council members also approved the program’s […]
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Purdue Polytechnic Richmond pauses new enrollment
Purdue Polytechnic Richmond currently isn’t accepting applications from prospective students. University officials say they’re working diligently to revamp its programs and say that “the best is yet to come.” According to the campus’ website, Purdue Polytechnic’s Richmond and South Bend locations are “actively engaging in introspection and transformation.” Identical messages about those evaluations were posted […]
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RCS teachers union: No confidence in leaders
Nearly all Richmond Education Association members say they have no confidence in Richmond Community Schools’ Central Office administration because of concerns about leadership, communication and fiscal management. Jay Lee, REA president and a Richmond High School teacher, presented results from three no-confidence votes during the Richmond Community Schools board meeting May 20. Lee said the […]