Nettle Creek School Corp. is addressing technology, food service, textbooks and other needs for the upcoming year. At its May 13 meeting, the board approved several items, including a reimbursement resolution and timeline for the 2025 General Obligation Bond ($995,000). Proceeds will be used for a $750,000 corporation technology refresh and minor building and operations […]
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Richmond fireworks fund still $12K short
Organizers of Richmond’s fireworks show are seeking about $12,500 to make the skies and kids’ faces light up. American Legion Harry Ray Post 65 has raised funds to provide the annual show around Independence Day for about 80 years, but with about a month to go, this year’s collections are coming up thousands of dollars […]
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Paper tubes manufacturing adds new Vandor building
A company known for making packaging has moved its paper tubes division to a new location in Richmond. With more space, Vandor Corp. officials say the relocation of its Progress Paper Tubes division to 3800 W. Industries Road provides opportunities for increased production and additional core and tube winding equipment. Vandor makes packaging for continuously […]
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Search begins for new Centerville H.S. band director
Despite the departure of Centerville Senior High School’s band director, the Blue Regiment will still compete at Indiana State Fair. Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board approved director Jonathan Lucy’s resignation at its Wednesday, May 21, meeting. He won’t return after the band plays at graduation. In a letter to parents and families shared with Western Wayne […]
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PHOTOS: Bard Room hosts Bard’s ‘Macbeth’
Kentucky Shakespeare touring cast of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” performed in Richmond on May 22. Weather forced the performance from Elstro Plaza inside Morrisson-Reeves Library’s Bard Room. Joshua Smith took these photos of the event for WWN:
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City contemplates upping WCTV money
Whitewater Community Television broadcasts Richmond Common Council meetings live on its cable television and YouTube channels, indicating to the council president when to gavel the meeting into session. During council’s May 19 meeting, WCTV asked council for help. The organization’s contract with Indiana University East has been terminated as of May 31, and its board […]
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Public meetings for May 28 through June 5
Wednesday, May 28 Thursday, May 29 Monday, June 2 Tuesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Officer: Extend syringe exchange a year
Dr. Jennifer Bales understands that syringe services programs can be a complicated and emotionally charged decision. During the May 21 workshop with Wayne County Council members and county commissioners, she requested the commissioners extend the county’s syringe program another year. The previous two-year extension expires June 30. Bales said the state will review syringe programs […]
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100 more housing units coming to downtown Richmond
A nearly $30 million project will renovate five historic downtown Richmond buildings, creating about 100 market-rate apartments and about 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The project, which is part of Revitalize Richmond, was brought before Richmond Redevelopment Commission on May 28 for consideration of an economic development agreement, the first step toward using […]
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Community events from May 28 through June 24
Wednesday, May 28 Thursday, May 29 May 28-June 1 Thursday, May 29 May 30-31 Saturday, May 31 Sunday, June 1 Monday, June 2 Tuesday, June 3 Wednesday, June 4 Thursday, June 5 Friday, June 6 June 7-8 Saturday, June 7 Sunday, June 8 Monday, June 9 Tuesday, June 10 Wednesday, June 11 Thursday, June 12 […]