A 2023 Richmond High School graduate and an Indiana University East associate professor have received statewide recognition. One student and one additional community member (faculty, staff, local organization, etc.) from each IU campus and IU’s School of Medicine are recognized each year with the Building Bridges Award for promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and respect. Honorees demonstrate […]
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Survey responses could boost social services at libraries
Volunteers are needed for an online survey about community needs, types of social services available and the role of public libraries. The survey needs to be completed before Feb. 29. Indiana University’s research team is conducting the survey at bit.ly/libraryss. The needs assessment will be used to develop a social service model in public libraries. […]
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Economy playground fundraiser seeks $50K
There’s something to be said for passing down toys through generations. However, one Wayne County community has playground equipment that hasn’t been updated in more than 70 years. Town leaders are now trying to change that. The Town of Economy and Perry Township need a boost to the local economy to provide a safe, updated […]
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Video excerpts offer inspiration, memories
A variety of Wayne County residents’ contributions and experiences are being spotlighted during Black History Month. Whitewater Community Television has produced videos lasting about 1 to 3 minutes for quick viewing. They are excerpts of longer interviews made for Wayne County Historical Museum in partnership with Black Legacy Project of Wayne County. The video clips […]
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Professors organize for higher pay amid enrollment decline
Despite declining enrollment, Earlham College has largely maintained its teaching faculty size over the last 25 years. Professors and instructors have seen a drop in their compensation levels relative to average pay at similar educational institutions, and are now attempting unionization in efforts to get caught up. In a news release, a group of the […]
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Compromise allocates more ARPA money
Wayne County’s commissioners and council members allocated another $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars Feb. 21. When they met that morning, commissioners developed a counterproposal to more than $2 million in recommendations council advanced during its Feb. 7 meeting. Then, during the evening workshop, council members voted 5-0 to accept the counterproposal that […]
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Richmond police find skimmer on fuel pump
Richmond Police Department encourages residents to watch for fuel station credit card skimmers after one was found on a local pump. During a recent RPD routine check for skimming devices, they found one on a diesel pump. Skimmers are installed on card readers to collect card numbers that thieves later recover and use fraudulently. Skimmers […]
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Film of automotive pioneer’s life to premiere April 5
The public premiere of a documentary film about Hagerstown inventor Ralph R. Teetor will take place during Wayne County’s lead-up to the April 8 solar eclipse. “Blind Logic – The Ralph R. Teetor Story” will be shown at the Hagerstown High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, and at Earlham College’s Goddard Auditorium at […]
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Volunteers offer free tax help
Wayne County residents can now make appointments for free help with their tax forms in the coming weeks. A dozen AARP Certified Tax Aide volunteers are offering assistance through April 10 by appointment only at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St., Richmond. Those seeking advice can call 765-203-1788 to reserve a time with a tax […]
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Milton residents express concerns
Milton town council met Tuesday, Feb. 13, with all members present including council president Phillip Edwards, members Dwight Smith, Hugh Payne, Segdrick Satterfield and new member Jeanette Hensley, who was appointed to replace Larry Harris. Town clerk Amy Smith, deputy clerk Heather Reece and a number of guests were also present. Old business New business […]