Richmond Community Schools has narrowed some plans for facility improvements and expanded others. Some previously discussed Richmond High School athletics upgrades are being reduced in favor of improving its special education classrooms and building security. At its Nov. 25 work session, several RCS board members showed enthusiasm for some or all of the additional suggested […]
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Food inspectors find splatter, mold, debris
Inspectors discovered 20 critical and 30 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included dirt, mold, food debris, food splatter and unsanitary employee practices. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers to view. Wayne County Health Department […]
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Centerville remembers retired fire chief
Centerville residents have cried tears of sadness and of joy in recent days. Many mourned the Nov. 16 death of Dennis Spears, who served as Centerville Fire/Rescue chief for 24 years before health issues prompted his retirement earlier this year. In July, Spears attended council’s work session when Fire Station #2 on U.S. 40 was […]
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Signals change at 4 U.S. 40 intersections
A few weeks after changing traffic lights at two busy Richmond intersections, Indiana Department of Transportation officials are planning four more changes at existing signals in early December. On or after Tuesday, Dec. 3, crews are changing the existing traffic signals at Richmond intersections of U.S. 40 eastbound/Main Street and 13th and 15th streets, U.S. […]
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‘I think we’ll be OK’
When Connie Ropp learned she could go inside her Sweet Blessings bakery and bistro during hours that crews aren’t demolishing the neighboring former Elder-Beerman building, she asked one question: Could she bake? The answer was: There’s no reason why not. “That’s a game-changer,” she said. “You just made me a very happy woman.” Sweet Blessings […]
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Food donations earn prize drawing entries
Hagerstown Public Library is hosting a nonperishable food drive through Dec. 12. Each can or box donated earns a ticket to win one of 13 gifts that will be awarded Dec. 13. Items should not be damaged, dinged or expired. The library at 10 W. College St. in Hagerstown opens at 10 a.m. daily except […]
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Variety show features local performers
A Christmas variety show that can be heard via radio or watched in person will help Wayne County residents in need. The Salvation Army/WKBV Christmas Party returns to WKBV 1490 AM’s airwaves from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Whitewater Broadcasting radio personalities will serve as hosts. Youth and adults will gather at The Leland Legacy’s […]
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1905 photo inspires new Lafever book
Oliver P. Morton’s name is especially recognized in Centerville and among Civil War buffs, but the other half of the power couple is rarely mentioned. A Cambridge City author’s new book aims to spotlight Lucinda Morton’s little-known contributions to the state and nation, and Morton’s adventures with her famous husband. Copies of “She Never Failed […]
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Volunteers needed for warming center
Wayne County’s free overnight Emergency Warming Center planned to reopen Friday, Nov. 29, through the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 3, if enough volunteers step forward to staff it. Oak Park Pentecostals at 1920 Chester Blvd. in Richmond would open at 6 p.m. nightly when temperatures are to dip below 25 degrees. Free transportation is available […]
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Health officer hopes to expand ‘safety net’
Working in the Reid Health emergency department, Dr. Jennifer Bales often treats patients when it’s too late to make a difference. By serving as Wayne County’s new health officer, Bales wants to impact residents’ health so she won’t see them at her day job. “If there’s an opportunity to help somebody before they need me […]