Northeastern High School has earned bragging rights in the local art scene. The Knights get to display a traveling artist’s palette trophy because a Northeastern junior, Alivia Bleil, won Best of Show in the 17th Annual All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition. Richmond Art Museum organizes the annual show, which continues through Saturday, May […]
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Town could raise sewage billing charge
Because its fee hasn’t increased in 10 years, Cambridge City might charge more to bill Western Wayne Regional Sewage District customers each month. Deputy Clerk Glendora Pitcock sends about 900 bills per month, Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin told town council at its May 8 meeting. WWRSD pays the town $2.29 per bill ($2,063 monthly). Postcards each […]
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Lt. gov. sees celebration, devastation
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch enjoyed a celebration and viewed devastation May 9 during a spur-of-the-moment visit to Richmond. Crouch participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony as Test Intermediate School celebrated its 100th year, then she visited the site of the April 11 plastics fire, getting a firsthand look at the rubble remaining on the 13.8-acre site. […]
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BZA votes clear path for solar park, grain facility
Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance requests last week that will allow an eighth solar park and a new grain handling company that will supply area pet food manufacturers. The requests for fence height by the Indiana Municipal Power Agency and for building height by Anchor Transload LLC needed and received affirmative votes from […]
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Council OKs $55K search for lead pipes
Centerville’s council authorized a $55,800 study of the town’s water system to find lead pipes and discussed implementing an extra $125 fee for property owners if lawns aren’t maintained. Water lines During its May 9 meeting, council unanimously approved a proposal from Lochmueller Group to conduct Phase 1 of a lead line inventory before an […]
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Free textbooks could pose challenges for schools
After Indiana’s legislature voted to cover textbook/curriculum costs for students, schools are determining if their materials fit within that cost, and what fees families might pay, if any. At the school board’s May 10 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ building principals shared any Fall 2023 curriculum changes. Administrators are examining if what the state is providing […]
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Protesters make 3 demands for campus labor standards
About three dozen students and faculty gathered on a finals week morning to display signs along Earlham College’s U.S. 40 entrance and walk a lap around administrators’ offices, showing concern about labor conditions for some of the campus’ lowest-paid workers. Earlham outsourced its housekeeping and facilities a few years earlier. It began contracting with National […]
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Summer camps, programs offer fun for kids, teens
Wayne County youth can dabble in outdoor fun, science, crafts, safety, reading, history, art and more this summer. Some programs are free, while some offer scholarships. Some camps are one-day programs while others are weekly or even fill most of the summer calendar. Here’s a list gathered from various local organizations. We’re making this article […]
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HPD seeks funding for new K-9
Medical issues affecting Hagerstown’s K-9 officer are making it necessary to replace him sooner than expected. Hagerstown Police Department is looking for donations. The current K-9, Kolt, will have been in service about three years in September, Police Chief Keith Folkner said. The working life of a police dog is generally eight to 10 years, […]
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Golden Eagle Industries wins state contest
Lincoln High School’s Golden Eagle Industries earned first place in a new statewide case competition that their teacher calls “a big win” for the students and the school. The students who prepared the winning presentation included Gavin Trent, Gavin Newton, Kaila Arthur, Ellie Mettler, Cole Dick, Whitney Lynn, Josh Gibson, Tupelo Troxell, Garin Beal, Adam […]