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 […]
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2 officers recognized for trauma-informed care
‘I honestly owe them my life’ Centerville’s police officers were encouraged to attend town council’s Feb. 28 meeting, but weren’t quite sure why. They soon learned that Centerville Police Chief Ed Buchholz was surprising one of the town’s officers with a promotion, and giving a Life Saving Award to two other Centerville and Cambridge City […]
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Panelists share views, experiences of racism
Black History Month event highlights frustrations, fears of inequality Five Richmond residents — two lifelong residents and three relative newcomers — talked about their personal experiences with racism during a Black history panel discussion on Feb. 28. All said Black people — as well as members of other minority groups — are treated as less […]
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Nationally known pops conductor returning home
RHS grad Jack Everly leading RSO on Saturday Tickets are limited to see Richmond High School graduate Jack Everly, a North American leader in symphonic pops, return to conduct his hometown orchestra. Richmond Symphony Orchestra staff ask ticketholders who can’t attend the “A Visit to Hollywood” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, to turn […]
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County urgently addresses issues identified in state audit
Consultant contracted to assist auditor’s office An Indiana State Board of Accounts audit identified issues that Wayne County is scrambling to correct. Auditor Mark Hoelscher received the necessary approvals from Wayne County Council and commissioners March 1 to hire Hartman and Williams, a Bloomfield-based governmental accounting consultant. Hoelscher told commissioners Hartman and Williams would have […]
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WW schools adopt 5-year strategic plan
Goals reflect awareness of schools’ importance to community When students graduate from Lincoln Middle/High School, they should have a resume that reflects the “Opportunities to Soar” they had during their school careers. That’s the overall objective of a strategic plan meant to guide Western Wayne schools` decisions for the next five years, adopted by the […]
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$411,000 opioid settlement money addresses missing element
Commissioners support programs that will provide transitional housing Wayne County lacks transitional housing for those recovering from addiction. The county’s $411,000 initial share of a national opioid settlement presented an opportunity to help fill that void. It’s an opportunity the county commissioners took. “The seven organizations that were awarded opioid settlement money are addressing an […]
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Pershing cemetery now in IRS’ good graces
Shortly before spring and summer maintenance expenses begin, Zion Lutheran Cemetery’s board members are relieved that the organization’s tax-exempt status has resumed. The classification had lapsed due to a missed paperwork filing. Board President Paul Railsback said the Pershing organization has been reinstated by the Internal Revenue Service and Indiana Secretary of State’s office. He […]
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Collaboration, support key to historic preservation efforts
Valuable housing stock deteriorates despite 3 groups’ efforts Historic homes stand out. They can be beautiful, even if they’re in disrepair, have boarded up windows, or are inhabited by people with nowhere else to go. These buildings represent the past, but their futures are in question. “Historic preservation is very important to a city like […]