There’s a reason the second word of Black Legacy Project of Wayne County Indiana isn’t “history,” even though that’s what the group has been documenting for the past three years. “It’s all about the kids. When I came to the museum, I didn’t see anybody that looked like me. I wanted to make a connection,” […]
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Design firm chosen for new Depot District plaza
The city of Richmond is moving forward with the design of a Depot District plaza. The Board of Public Works and Safety on June 15 approved a contract with Clark Dietz to design the North Ninth Street Park Plaza. Cost for the design work is $40,000, which Richmond Redevelopment Commission funds will cover. One block […]
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Ground broken for new pet food ingredient supplier
Wayne County development as a pet food hub continues. Anchor Ingredients of Fargo, North Dakota, last week announced the groundbreaking for its transload and ingredient processing facility to support area pet food manufacturers. It’s a $40 million investment that will create 30 jobs paying an average hourly wage of $25, Valerie Shaffer, president of the […]
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Annex school building officially closed
After adding an addition to Centerville-Abington Elementary, it was just a formality for Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board to close the aging Annex at its June 14 meeting. CACS’ board had voted on Sept. 10, 2019, not to make improvements to the Annex where its oldest elementary students were being taught. Appreciating the 102-year-old historic structure, […]
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Safety concerns scuttle retail plan
Safety concerns, including about students crossing a busy roadway, played a large role in Wayne County’s commissioners denying a zoning request that would allow a retail store near the Northeastern schools complex. The commissioners voted 3-0 against rezoning 2 acres on the northwest corner of U.S. 27 and Williams Road south of Fountain City as […]
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SugarCreek wants more land for truck parking
SugarCreek Packing has expressed interest in expanding within the Gateway Industrial Park. SugarCreek wants to acquire 16.9 acres south of its plant to expand its truck staging and parking area, Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, told the county commissioners during their June 14 meeting. The county owns that land. […]
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No snarling at the dog show
A cacophony of barking and maybe even some snarling might be expected at a gathering of 22 dogs. But not so the 4-H Dog Show at the Wayne County 4-H Fair. Only an occasional “woof” or excited yelp accompanied the firm commands of young dog handlers in the show. Lindsey Finney said she brings her […]
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Centerville again pursuing fire station grant
A few Centerville residents again spoke about the town’s need to expand and renovate Fire Station No. 1. Centerville is again applying for a $500,000 state grant to make several improvements to the station, and had to conduct another public hearing before its June 13 council meeting. State officials said the town’s previous application lost […]
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$390K given to cut countywide blight
Aiming to improve life around the entire county, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County voted to spend $500,000 to help reduce blight, provide green spaces and fund youth projects. EDC’s board voted June 15 to allocate $390,000 toward a new countywide blight elimination program as part of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. EDC officials are […]
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RCS to start police force
Richmond Community Schools is creating its own police department and will no longer have school resource officers (SROs) overseen by Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Superintendent Curtis Wright recommended the school board not renew its memorandum of understanding with the sheriff’s office that provided one officer each for Richmond High, Test, Dennis and Community Youth Services […]