State support helps downtown apartment project develop As he did March 23 for the Blue Buffalo plant expansion groundbreaking, Gov. Eric Holcomb visits Richmond and Wayne County for celebrations. Whether ground-breaking or ribbon-cutting ceremonies, investments by new or expanding companies providing new jobs are celebrated. Thursday morning at Blue Buffalo and later during an Indiana […]
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Governor digs the quick growth at Blue Buffalo
Pet food maker adding 50 jobs in $200M expansion Henry the schnauzer and Topper the cat might not understand nuances of economic development. However, their owner, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, is grateful that his pets’ daily food provider, Blue Buffalo, is expanding its Richmond operations. Holcomb visited Richmond on Thursday to celebrate Blue Buffalo’s plans […]
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Honorees help town flourish
Jama Carpenter, American Legion, outgoing leader recognized Showcasing their welcoming aloha spirit, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce members again shared love for their community and its businesses and volunteers. Two awards were presented during a luau-themed annual dinner and networking night at The Archive, held March 16. Jama Carpenter won the Small Town Big Heart […]
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Nettle Creek prepping for end of school
Year-end banquet will fete teachers, staff By Bob Hansen Nettle Creek schools are preparing for the end of this school year, according to reports at the March 15 board meeting. One of the annual year-end activities is a banquet for teachers and staff. It will be on Friday, June 2, at Willie and Red’s in […]
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Local banks remain a safe, ‘strong’ place to store money
National headlines about recent bank woes can raise concerns about the safety and stability of the U.S. banking system. Local bank leaders emphasize that though it’s good for residents to be aware of how account insurance and limits work, holding funds at a bank is as safe as ever. When two banks, Silicon Valley Bank […]
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Western Wayne Schools approves 3 resignations
BPA students raising funds for trip to California By Bob Hansen During its March 15 meeting, Western Wayne Schools’ board celebrated its students’ performances at Business Professionals of America’s state competition. Twenty students qualified for national participation. The National Leadership Conference is April 26-29. Students will be raising money to pay for the trip with […]
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HELP program progress toward prioritizing projects
300 attend meetings, 1,000 submit online surveys Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program team completed seven public meetings — attended by an estimated 300 people — and received about 1,000 online survey responses. Now, it’s time to analyze the input and begin identifying and prioritizing projects. As the HELP process proceeds, Denny Spinner, the executive […]
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Priorities set for new fairgrounds position
Sales and marketing coordinator yet to be hired When the sales and marketing coordinator for the Wayne County Fairgrounds is hired, that person will have five priorities on their to-do list. Wayne County’s commissioners waited to post the approved and budgeted position until those priorities were identified. A committee involving the county, fairgrounds, 4-H and […]
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Cambridge City brainstorms goals
Council learns about new homes, boosts park committee Enhancing Creitz Park, adding sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety and reducing blight are among residents’ goals for Cambridge City. About 40 gathered for brainstorming during the council’s March 13 meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School, discussing long-term improvements to pursue with Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) funds. Cambridge City […]
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Hellos, goodbyes for first responders
Centerville shopping for new police vehicle Centerville council learned about upcoming personnel changes at its police and fire departments, and supported the purchase of a new police vehicle. Police Chief Ed Buchholz announced at the council’s March 14 meeting that he has conditionally hired current reserve officer Mason Hale to fill a vacancy in the […]