Nearly eight decades after he was killed in World War II, a Richmond man’s remains have been positively identified for final burial early next year. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Nov. 22 that Lt. Gene Walker, a U.S. Army tanker, had been accounted for on July 21, a news release said. Walker died […]
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Common Council speeds through light agenda
In a Nov. 20 meeting that lasted barely five minutes, Richmond Common Council covered the basics but deferred action on a potential designated outdoor refreshment area classification for the Depot District, under consideration since September. The group approved meeting minutes and accepted Anchor Transload LLC as a new taxpayer in the city’s main tax increment […]
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Student section keeps energy level high at games
Imagine it’s the final play of the game against your crosstown rival. You go to shoot the winning basket, run for the winning touchdown or hit the winning volleyball into the court. In your head, you’re probably imagining the roar of a cheering crowd behind you, supporting you. You can probably see the hundreds of […]
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Girls Inc. honors 5
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has recognized one girl and four women for their contributions to the community. This year’s signature event on Nov. 17 at Forest Hills Country Club, themed “Fuel Her Fire,” quickly sold out. Awards were given in the categories of Strong, Smart, Bold and Inspiring, along with Girl of the Year. […]
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‘Richmond Group’ paintings part of 20-work exhibit
Historic and contemporary works by 20 local, regional and national artists are now on display at Reid Health’s main campus. Paul and Pat Lingle gave a 16-piece collection to the Reid Health Foundation, and Richmond Art Museum (RAM) has loaned an additional four pieces to accompany the exhibition in MacDowell Gallery. It is open through […]
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A taste of Christmas cheer
Cambridge City welcomed the Christmas season Nov. 25 with Winter Wonderland. Between carriage rides and ice skating, children could visit with Santa Claus after his arrival on a fire truck, or sample s’mores. The line to see Santa stretched past the town’s beautiful lighted tree. WWN’s Chris Hardie was there to capture these photos. Photos […]
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Crowd sounds off on educator, union leader suspension
Although no one spoke during Richmond Community Schools’ public hearing regarding a tentative agreement reached with Richmond Education Association, the board heard from additional unhappy constituents regarding the union leader’s paid administrative leave. During the board’s Nov. 20 meeting, Jamie Bolser, who oversees RCS finances and human resources, summarized the 2023-25 master contract to be […]
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School district gets charged up for electric buses
Northeastern Wayne School Corporation’s participation in a national experiment with electric vehicles is already ahead of schedule. The district expects to receive the first of six new electric school buses by Dec. 31, with another five coming by the end of February. That’s several months earlier than expected. “We thought we had all the time […]
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Oler: Apartments first of many investments to come
How will it affect parking? Who is paying for it? What exactly is the market rental rate these days? Will it have pickleball courts? These questions and others about a planned downtown Richmond apartment building were on the minds of officials and audience members at the joint meeting between Wayne County’s council and commissioners on […]
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Green light given for speed devices, eclipse camping
Cambridge City’s council gave preliminary support for two speed-monitoring devices around town, fundraising for a performance venue and renting camping spaces next April. Wayne County Foundation gave Cambridge City Main Street $11,000 toward several desired initiatives, such as wayfarer signs, billboards and website improvements. With police support, CCMS proposes buying two speed-deterring devices like those […]