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2 school districts provide water damage updates

Rose Hamilton Elementary and Richmond High School are both recovering from water damage caused by burst pipes over winter break. Richmond Community Schools officials initially said RHS students would return to in-person instruction after a week of repairs, but additional moisture testing revealed that the school needed more time to dry out. Students will continue […]

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GOP filling council seats in Centerville, Economy

Vacancies for three elected officials who resigned in recent weeks are in the process of being filled in Economy and Centerville. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders is filling the two town council seats previously held by Jim Lewis and Michelle Bunger. Their resignations were effective at the end of December. Because Economy only […]

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Preservation Commission to decide fate of 4 old houses in Depot District

Demolition would clear way for 26,000-square-foot new building Bob Johnson will return to Richmond’s Historic Preservation Commission with updated drawings of a new, three-story mixed-use building. When he does, likely during the Feb. 13 meeting, commission members must choose between that new building and four vacant houses in varying states of neglect and disrepair. Johnson […]

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Centerville councilor resigns

GOP will seek candidates for vacancy Centerville’s council is starting 2023 one member short. On Sunday, James Bullen submitted a resignation letter to town officials that he also shared with Western Wayne News. The letter reads: I have served on city council for Centerville Indiana for over four years. It’s been a great honor to represent my […]