Applicant projects were prioritized through scoring system Twenty-three applicants should know this month whether they’ll receive a share of Wayne County’s 2022 opioid settlement disbursement. On Feb. 8, the county commissioners set their commitment goal to help interested agencies apply for $25 million the state has made available in additional grants. Local matches are required […]
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Richmond, firefighters still at odds over 2023 contract
Council rejects fact-finding panel’s recommendations, negotiations continue Richmond Fire Department members continue working without a 2023 contract. Common Council rejected a fact-finding panel’s recommendations Feb. 6 with an 8-1 vote. There was no discussion prior to the roll-call vote, only a recommendation from Ron Oler, chair of council’s finance committee, that council reject the recommendations […]
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Church volunteers to serve as warming center
Oak Park Pentecostals planning a community services center A Richmond church has volunteered to serve as a warming center for the rest of this winter and is laying groundwork for a community services center. During a Feb. 7 meeting of a group that has been working on establishing emergency warming centers, Oak Park Pentecostals said […]
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Affordable housing among local schools’ top concerns
Board members tout quality education in all 5 districts Despite ongoing competitions for students and unique programs touted by each of Wayne County’s five public school districts, school board members generally agree that kids have great opportunities to learn at any of the county’s schools. “We all work together on the same team, even […]
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Pipe company promises 111 new jobs
EDC lands manufacturer for industrial park In less than two weeks, Wayne County announced its second new employer at Midwest Industrial Park. Viking Group, Inc., a Michigan-based manufacturer and distributor of fire protection solutions, has announced it is buying 40 acres in Richmond to build a new manufacturing facility for its subsidiary, MV Pipe LLC. […]
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2023 primary election canceled
Board upholds GOP’s candidate challenges, leaving no contested races Wayne County election officials agreed Monday that no primary election is necessary this spring. The cancelation came after deciding that only one Republican candidate met state criteria to run for Richmond mayor, following eligibility challenges filed in January. No other Richmond races had more than one […]
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HELP planning process seeks resident input
Meetings scheduled for all participating communities How would you spend $10 million to improve life here? Planning has begun for Wayne County communities participating in the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program, and they’re ready to hear from their residents. Meetings are scheduled for the county, Richmond and the six towns participating in HELP, which is the […]
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Dublin changing election terms, timing
3 councilors will be elected for 1 year To save money, stagger terms and potentially draw more voters, Dublin is changing how its town council members and clerk-treasurer are elected this year. Historically, all five council members were elected at the same time. Those municipal elections have taken place in the “off” year before a […]
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Farmers invited to free breakfast by FFA
Three local Future Farmers of America chapters are inviting local farmers and anyone working in the agriculture industry to a free breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond. “It is a way for our members to thank our farmers and local agribusinesses and celebrate National FFA Week,” […]
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Life now spirals upward
Community service comes partly from man’s own experience of homelessness One of the faces becoming recognized as an up-and-coming community leader has a story to share about his journey to Richmond. Doug Macias said one reason the effort to open a warming center became important to him is that he had spent time being homeless. […]