Wayne County Board of Health is shifting to a new electronic records software, and will pursue a new mobile unit after approval at its Oct. 13 meeting. Wayne County Health Department Director Dan Burk presented an agreement with MyVisit to handle the department’s electronic medical records system. Owned by Track My Solutions Inc., MyVisit would […]
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BOW approves continued Sim Hodgin closure
A few cars bypassing construction barriers on Sim Hodgin Parkway led Richmond Board of Works to approve a continued road closure at its Oct. 15 meeting. Administrative Resource Officer Aaron Stevens reiterated the project should be done in December. The board also approved four new handicap parking sign requests at 211 N. 21st, 2220 Grand […]
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Richmond invited to partake in new parks grant initiative
Richmond has been invited to join the Community Parks Initiative, a grant program led by Indiana Community Development Projects Inc. and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Parks Superintendent Denise Retz told the park board Oct. 8. The two-phase program will award nearly $400 million statewide. Phase 1 is a noncompetitive planning grant of up to […]
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Police fuel cost increases weigh town’s 2027 budget
Centerville Town Council adopted its 2027 budget during a brief Oct. 13 meeting, which included a seven-fold increase in the police gasoline budget. Council’s unanimous vote in favor of finalizing the budget happened without discussion. No residents spoke about the proposed spending levels during a Sept. 28 public hearing. Officials noted then that the main […]
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Flood help continues; key deadline for aid looms
A key deadline looms to seek federal flood relief, and additional local aid is available for businesses. In addition, good news about a local employer that’s given time and supplies to help Wayne County residents affected by the Aug. 12 flooding. Dot gives $20,000 Dot Foods Inc., which operates a Cambridge City distribution center, has […]
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Milton makes waves with water line projects
The majority of Milton’s two-hour Oct. 13 council meeting focused on tackling current and future water projects. Guest Mike Kleinpeter, president of Kleinpeter Consulting Group and a certified Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant administrator, provided an update on the water line replacement project contracted with Lykens. Project delays due to payment submission […]
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Council adopts ‘27 budget, addresses sidewalk concerns
Fountain City council’s Oct. 6 meeting was brief, but addressed some important issues. Council member Sue Bromagem presided in President Laurie Hayes’ absence as council adopted the 2027 budget, approved a new blood draw ordinance for the police department and tabled disposal of a used salt box. In public comments, resident Keith Webster sought clarity […]
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County BZA approvals permit poultry, business expansions
Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals approved five petitions — two requesting additions for ag businesses, another seeking acreage reduction for poultry, a mining business expanding its property and a chiropractor moving his operations locally — at its Oct. 8 meeting. Hally Jordan and James Spears’ petition to reduce minimum lot acreage to accommodate 14 […]
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Family foundation awards $339,740 in 25th year
The Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation announced $339,740 in grants for its 2026-27 cycle, marking its 25th year of grant-making aimed at improving the lives of youth in Wayne County and beyond. In a cycle that made awards to 28 organizations, the foundation expanded its school partnerships beyond elementaries to include Richmond Community Schools middle schools […]
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Public hearings precede renovations
Attendees received a legal lesson as attorney Ron Cross assisted the Nettle Creek School Board with public hearings at its Oct. 14 meeting. Each hearing prepared the district for its multimillion-dollar facilities renovation project beginning summer 2027. Cross guided three public hearings to adopt the resolution authorizing execution of sixth amendment to lease; to adopt […]