A tip led to law enforcement, animal and human health experts and donors collaborating to rescue 29 animals living in “deplorable conditions,” according to officials. The 23 dogs and six cats were living at a Dublin residence. Thanks to a thorough tip, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Deputy Jesse Moore “essentially overnight” drafted a […]
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Centerville’s water bills going up
No one spoke against or for Centerville’s plan to increase customers’ water bills over three phases. Just before its regular March 12 meeting, council conducted a public hearing to discuss the potential increase that will help pay for replacement of lead service line remediation, distribution improvements and water tower rehabilitation. Later in the meeting, council […]
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Health First Indiana contracts on track to begin June 1
The Wayne County Health Department plans to have local agencies under contract by June 1 to provide core services required by Health First Indiana. During a March 12 meeting, the county’s Board of Health approved a contract template and timeline for requesting proposals, receiving grant applications and awarding funds from the $803,000 additional public health […]
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Habitat Women’s Day seeks volunteers
May the force be with some female volunteers as they help renovate a home on Saturday, May 4. Good News Habitat for Humanity is recruiting individual and team volunteers for the Women’s Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to rehabilitate the organization’s next home at 523 S. 11th St. in Richmond. Local home ownership applicants […]
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Eclipse notebook: events, closures, viewing sites
About 50 medical office schedules impacted In anticipation of thousands visiting the area for the total eclipse, many Reid Health offices will operate for limited hours, or be closed on Monday, April 8. Reid Emergency Services and Urgent Care will remain open at Richmond and Connersville locations as normal. About a dozen services will close […]
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Plan your eclipse experience in advance
Richmond and Wayne County will be buzzing before the April 8 total solar eclipse. Visitors will fill hotels, campgrounds and other lodging options throughout the weekend leading up to the Monday celestial event. That’s going to increase traffic on local roads and demand at local businesses. A little planning and preparation can help smooth the […]
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Hike, bike and learn with upcoming Hayes Arboretum programs
Upcoming programs at Hayes Arboretum feature hiking, biking, wildflowers, invasive species and mushrooms, plus a free place to watch the April 8 total solar eclipse. On April 4, a free trail hike will begin at 9 a.m. at Hayes, 801 Elks Road. A free walking tour at 9 a.m. April 5 will teach the arboretum’s […]
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BZA OKs Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A sandwiches could be served in Richmond before 2025 ends. Mike Timko, a civil engineer with Kimley-Horn and Associates of Indianapolis, said March 13 that time frame is realistic after the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals granted the restaurant company five variances of development standards. The variances make the restaurant viable at 5901 National Road […]
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Applications due April 5 for new scholarship
Wayne County seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree may apply for a new scholarship named after late Richmond Police Department K-9 Officer Seara Burton. Applications must be postmarked by April 5. The Seara Burton FOP Auxiliary #63 established the scholarship from proceeds of the 140 Challenge fitness event it hosted in 2023. Committee members aim […]
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2 local schools earn wins at academic meet
Academic teams from Wayne and Henry counties are among those earning top finishes at the Eastern Indiana Academic League Invitational. Seventeen schools’ teams competed Feb. 26 in subjects including science, fine arts, social studies, math and English during the conference meet. Area competitors were Centerville, Connersville, Lincoln, Northeastern, Randolph Southern, Richmond, Tri and Union (Modoc). […]