During the last auction item of the night, a steady hum of casual conversations gradually faded into stunned silence, murmurs, exclamations and cheers as bids frantically rose toward $10,000. Those present at this year’s Depot Festival of Trees auction did not expect to see a five-figure record donation for a tree (which turned out to […]
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Plastics company files $700K lawsuit for lost property
The plastics recycling business involved in an April 11 industrial fire has named the city and state in a lawsuit seeking $700,000 in damages. Cornerstone Trading Group’s lawsuit in Circuit Court names the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the city of Richmond and Richmond Fire Department as defendants. It claims the company has property within […]
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Job Finder offers free search help
Job seekers and employers can now connect more easily using the new online Wayne County Job Finder. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County worked with Jobs EQ to create a new tool that’s tailor-made for Wayne County employers and workers. Anyone can use the Wayne County Job Finder at homeinwayne.com/work. It’s free and no sign-up […]
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Western Wayne board socks away extra $250,000
With the addition of a quarter-million dollars, Western Wayne School Corp. will have more money to meet unexpected expenses than it has for many years. The school board agreed to add $250,000 to the rainy day fund, as recommended by Superintendent Andy Stover during its Dec. 13 meeting. After that, the rainy day fund will […]
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Cemetery board seeks help with $5,000 match opportunity
Donations can still be matched toward driveway repairs at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing. An anonymous donor is matching donations 1:1 through Jan. 31 up to $5,000. Gifts are tax-deductible because the reorganized cemetery board’s new volunteers successfully applied to become a 501(c)3 organization through Indiana Secretary of State and the federal Internal Revenue Service. […]
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Auditor: Going digital will better serve taxpayers
Wayne County Auditor Mark Hoelscher plans to computerize more of his office’s functions. Hoelscher spoke with Western Wayne News about his plans, then addressed the Wayne County commissioners during their Dec. 13 meeting with department heads. He said the changes will be a major step forward in the county’s finances. “These are changes I want […]
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New RPD 2-year contract raises officer pay 3%
Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% raises over the next two years. The city of Richmond and John Hennigar Lodge No. 63 of the Fraternal Order of Police reached agreement on a new two-year contract for 2024 and 2025. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved 3-0 the contract Dec. 14. The 1.5%, […]
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CACS addressing financial challenges, savings opportunities
Centerville-Abington Community Schools discussed ways to meet rising 2024 expenses, including new buses, insurance, technology and personnel, and save money. Special meeting In other business Personnel Board member Brad Lambright joined Indiana School Boards Association’s Region 6 legislative committee.
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Do students still want their driver’s license?
Most people can remember the feeling of anticipation before obtaining a license. The feeling of wanting the freedom to drive yourself places without having to inconvenience your parents, or worse, have them come with you. In the past, teens jumped on the opportunity to get their license the moment they were eligible. However, this isn’t […]
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RCS looks at necessary big-ticket building repairs
Richmond Community Schools’ aging buildings need repairs that will not be “a cheap undertaking,” administrators say. During their Dec. 13 meeting, Chief Operations Officer Karen Scalf presented potential facilities and building operation upgrades, and Jamie Bolser, who oversees human resources and finances, discussed financial options. Scalf said goals are to enhance learning environments, update dated […]