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 […]
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What’s planned for Richmond’s former Steak ’n Shake site?
A popular restaurant for chicken sandwiches plans a Wayne County location. A petition before Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals indicates a Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned for the former Steak ’n Shake location at 5901 National Road E. Chick-fil-A Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia, is the applicant requesting five variances of development standards for the location. The […]
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Hagerstown moving on major water rehab
Rehabbing Hagerstown’s water system will mean a water rate increase. A first phase should cost about $2.86 million, according to an engineer’s estimates. Town Council has agreed to start replacing water lines based on an engineer’s system evaluation. Town Manager Chris LaMar said he hopes the entire network of water lines will be replaced eventually. […]
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Sheriff: Opioid money could help jail inmates
Sheriff Randy Retter hopes Wayne County opioid settlement money will help him institute a new jail program to assist inmates during and after their incarceration. Retter explained to Wayne County’s commissioners Feb. 14 that he’d like to employ a “navigator” to help connect inmates with resources that help them fight addiction and improve their lives. […]
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Preschool will offer grants to help families
The preschool program operated by Nettle Creek Schools will be able to offer grants to help families of 4-year-olds pay for it. Nettle Creek Discovery Preschool and Daycare has been certified as a Level 3 provider by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. That means it is sufficiently staffed and meets certain program quality […]
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Election board will hear challenge
Wayne County Election Board soon will conduct a hearing about a candidate’s eligibility for the May primary ballot. The hearing regarding Tracey Jellison’s bid to represent District 2 as a Wayne County commissioner will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26. It takes place in the county annex’s commissioners/council chambers, 401 E. Main St., Richmond, […]
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Centerville applauds retired fire chief
Centerville’s council saluted recently retired Centerville Fire/Rescue Chief Dennis Spears’ more than four decades of service to the community. John Pardo, retired assistant fire chief, presented a plaque to Spears’ family and fellow firefighters as those attending gave a standing ovation. The delegation, wearing “Spears Strong” shirts, delivered the plaque that evening to their role […]
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Lincoln selects a new football coach
Lincoln High School’s new varsity football coach is a familiar face to the Golden Eagles. Western Wayne Schools’ board hired Jeremy Bane as head football coach on Feb. 14. Bane, a special-education teacher at Lincoln, is LHS’ varsity wrestling head coach. Superintendent Andy Stover told the board that Bane “has been doing an incredible job […]