Local judge says boost ‘a long time coming’ Wayne County jurors who spend eight hours listening to testimony and weighing evidence receive pay equivalent to $5 per hour. It’s the same all across Indiana, but it could soon change. House Bill 1466 would double compensation for those called among a jury pool and for those […]
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Richmond Civic Theatre opens codebreaker show March 16
“Breaking the Code” play shows Turing’s life and work An eccentric genius secretly played a major role in the Allies winning World War II after he broke a complex German code. However, instead of being celebrated for the rest of his life as a hero, Alan Turing died forgotten and alone after breaking another code: […]
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ISTAR honors local seniors, teachers
Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown schools part of program A few high-achieving seniors from several area high schools — and an educator of their choice — are honored each spring. The Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. This year’s ISTAR banquet took place March 8 at Connersville High School. […]
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Focused on safety, tattoo artists make their mark
Even the most talented tattoo artist can be a danger to their customers if they don’t maintain a clean and safe environment. The Mayo Clinic defines a tattoo as “a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin’s top layer.” Anything that pricks the skin can carry […]
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Former 4-H Horse and Pony treasurer accused of stealing
Woman charged with theft, fraud over bank card transactions A former 4-H committee treasurer is accused of stealing nearly $12,000. Stephanie Ball, 48, of the 4000 block of Hunt Road, is charged with theft and fraud as Level 6 felonies. She was arrested March 3 and posted $1,500 bail. A Wayne County Circuit Court trial […]
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Beavers dam it, affected humans tear it out
by Bob Hansen If only beavers would keep their dams away from places where people live and work, it’d be easy to ignore them. But the large furry rodents with flat tails are getting attention because they don’t know that. The town of Hagerstown has removed two dams this year. A third will probably stay […]
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New RFD chief climbs from fire cadet to top spot
Brown is 2nd of 3 generations in fire service Tim Brown, the son of a firefighter, became a fire department cadet at age 13. He progressed to become a volunteer firefighter then a full-time firefighter in Ohio, then after spending some time as a police officer, Brown returned to fire service during April 1988 when […]
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Centerville shopping for insurance, again
No resolution to employees’ health coverage issue Already spending thousands of dollars more for health insurance than expected this year, Centerville officials still haven’t gotten their problem solved. Thus, they’re taking an unusual step in March: they’re shopping again for 2023 health insurance for town employees and their families. Health insurance registration is an issue […]
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Council approves Sugar Creek tax abatements
Plant to install new equipment, enclose areas Wayne County Council unanimously approved personal property and real estate tax abatements for Sugar Creek Packing Co. during its March 1 meeting. The tax abatement committee last month had considered the abatements for equipment and building expansions and recommended approval. “Thank you for being such good partners in […]
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Dublin identifies water infrastructure, streets as HELP priorities
Council receives preliminary engineering plan for comprehensive water utility project Joan Casey said she attended Dublin’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program public meeting to listen and learn. She learned that water infrastructure, housing, streets and sidewalks are priorities for the 11 people, including town council members and town employees, participating in the Feb. 28 session. “I […]