Wayne County’s commissioners continue seeking solutions for stray and confiscated animals. In 2023, the county had a relationship with Animal Welfare League, providing a $42,000 donation, but the shelter often did not have space to receive animals. Commissioner Brad Dwenger has opened a dialogue with HELP the Animals about a 2024 contract. Dwenger reported during […]
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RCS narrowly OKs administrator raises
With a 4-3 vote, Richmond Community Schools’ board approved a 5% pay raise for building principals, assistant principals and Central Office administrators. The board conducted a special Dec. 18 meeting for nearly an hour. The topic had been on the board’s Dec. 13 regular meeting agenda but wasn’t voted upon then. Members Aaron Stevens, Nicole […]
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Modoc, Losantville area to receive 4.3-mile trail
Outdoor enthusiasts will have another trail to explore soon, thanks to a $4 million state grant. Randolph County successfully applied for $4,096,800 through Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ program. The project, called Vision Trail Phase 1, will add 4.3 miles of 10-foot-wide, asphalt shared-use path along the abandoned Penn Central rail corridor from County Road […]
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Donated fairgrounds gazebo arrives
A gazebo provided by Wayne County Farm Bureau was placed Dec. 18 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The gazebo sits on the First Bank Expo Hall side of an intersection behind and between the Expo Hall and First Bank Kuhlman Center. The county plans to anchor the gazebo with 4×4 posts sunk into the ground […]
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Neighbors: Auction facility will hurt property values
Neighbors appealing Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals decisions that permit an auction facility indicate in a court filing they expect reduced property values and a decline in quality of life if the facility operates. John and Tammy Tackett of the 1700 block of Bockhofer Road live immediately south of the property on the east […]
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‘25 million reasons to believe’
With help from a new $25 million grant, $108 million in improvements are planned that aim to boost community pride and attract and retain workers and students in Wayne County. Nearly 50 Earlham College employees and local leaders worked over about eight months on the Revitalize Richmond proposal that won Lilly Endowment Inc.’s support. Earlham’s […]
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Plasterer wants to help county’s forward progress
Jeff Plasterer sees big things ahead for Wayne County, and he’d like to remain part of that. During the Dec. 6 Wayne County commissioners meeting, Plasterer announced that he will run during 2024 for reelection to his District 3 commissioners seat. Plasterer began representing District 3, which includes the western third of the county, during […]
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Several county-level races on 2024 ballot
Although November 2024 seems distant, those interested in representing a major political party in the fall election need to make up their minds about running by early February. The first day to visit the courthouse and file to run in the May primary is Jan. 10, and the filing deadline is noon Feb. 9. Several […]
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Cheers! DORA receives council go-ahead
The Depot District is Richmond’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area. Richmond Common Council passed two DORA ordinances with 6-3 votes Dec. 18. The first allows the city to establish up to the state maximum seven DORAs, and the second created the Depot DORA. A new state law permits cities to establish areas exempt from certain […]
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$10,000 bid stuns crowd
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 […]