Centerville’s council made progress toward updating zoning maps, renovating Centerville’s new town hall, demolishing a home and buying gear for firefighters. Maps Council’s Jan. 30 work session opened with a public hearing about proposed amendments to town zoning ordinance and maps. Gerald Millsaps said the plan commission voted unanimously to recommend updating zoning ordinances and […]
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Commissioners OK radio project’s next step
Wayne County will move forward with the second phase of its project to improve emergency communications within the county. The county’s commissioners voted 3-0 to accept a $246,000 contract with Ritter Strategic Services for that second phase, which provides for planning of the eventual work to address coverage issues. Wayne County Council member Barry Ritter […]
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Speakers to address blight, vacancy at conference
Three featured speakers will address blight and vacancy in historic neighborhoods during the annual Quality of Place Conference. Richmond Columbian Properties will host the conference April 25 at the William G. Scott House, 204 N. 10th St. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., with the first session at 10:30 a.m. The event expects to conclude about […]
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Water leaks into Northeastern school building’s brick walls
When Superintendent Matthew Hicks said his trip to Northeastern Middle/High School’s roof “was like an Indiana Jones movie,” he didn’t mean a fast-paced adventure in search of treasure. Rather, he spoke of the building’s brick walls. “When I touched them, they just turned to dust,” Hicks said. “The brick face has eroded and water is […]
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Jefferson Township food pantry growing
Nearly 1,800 households in western Wayne County received food from the Jefferson Township food pantry in 2023. It is expanding to offer personal care products to people who need them. Located in the township building at 37 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the food pantry is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. It serves people from […]
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Fairview student is RCS’ best speller
Richmond Community Schools students competed Jan. 23 to “bee” the best in the district’s spelling bee. Freya Robinson of Fairview Elementary won first place. Second went to Olivia Dilworth of Hibberd School and Dexter Sams, who also attends Hibberd, finished third. Here are additional participants: Charles Elementary: Mathias Orduz Diaz, Zoey Holt, Addison Jones Crestdale […]
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How can we help fire victims, first responders?
Fires can be devastating to families, even when damage is limited to possessions. And when a resident can’t escape, especially a child, the community can be stunned, saddened, and often especially inspired to help. A few local organizations are supporting fire victims or first responders through some of their darkest days after those tragedies and […]
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44,000 Reid patients affected by insurance changes
Unless there’s a last-minute breakthrough in price negotiations with the Anthem health insurance company, Reid Health and its providers will soon be considered out-of-network for more than 44,000 area patients. The change would substantially increase out-of-pocket costs for anyone using an Anthem insurance product to cover services from Reid’s hospital, health system and physician network. […]
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Raatz launches bid for Congress
Jeff Raatz, who represents Wayne County in Indianapolis, now seeks to represent Indiana in Washington, D.C. Raatz filed Friday to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District, saying he is “deeply concerned about the future of our United States.” Incumbent Greg Pence, who began his first term in 2019, is […]
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Applications due Feb. 9 for scholarships
Chilly, rainy days are an ideal time for current high school and college students to spend time applying for scholarships through Wayne County Foundation. Applications are due Feb. 9. Some scholarships are open to all Wayne County high school graduates, while others are open to those who attended certain local high schools and/or career centers, […]