Mayor restructures positions, plans department of planning and zoning Richmond Mayor Dave Snow plans to restructure positions to intensify the city’s focus on planning and zoning. Ian Vanness, the director of infrastructure and development, left the city, and that position will be eliminated. The city planner position will become director of planning, and a new […]
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RCS discusses calendar, flooring; teacher speaks out
Bills in legislature concern science teacher Richmond Community Schools has settled on a 2023-2024 calendar, but will continue discussing the start and end times for instruction. The board approved vacations and holidays at its March 22 meeting. Ninth graders will start Aug. 4, which is Indiana State Fair Band Day, but members will be excused. […]
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With bridge out, find a new route
U.S. 27 bridge closing for demolition, replacement If your journeys through Richmond cross the U.S. 27 bridge in the Depot District, it’s time to find a new route. The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close the bridge April 3, or shortly thereafter, to begin a $12.8 million bridge-replacement project five years in the planning. […]
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Centerville starting car, craft shows
Athletic department favors all-sports fundraisers Centerville-Abington Community Schools is starting two new community events as it moves away from individual team fundraisers in favor of athletic department campaigns supporting all sports. Athletic Director Shane Osting said businesses will be contacted fewer times with donation requests. Team needs would be served in a rotation. Osting noted […]
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City, state ride investment momentum
State support helps downtown apartment project develop As he did March 23 for the Blue Buffalo plant expansion groundbreaking, Gov. Eric Holcomb visits Richmond and Wayne County for celebrations. Whether ground-breaking or ribbon-cutting ceremonies, investments by new or expanding companies providing new jobs are celebrated. Thursday morning at Blue Buffalo and later during an Indiana […]
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Governor digs the quick growth at Blue Buffalo
Pet food maker adding 50 jobs in $200M expansion Henry the schnauzer and Topper the cat might not understand nuances of economic development. However, their owner, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, is grateful that his pets’ daily food provider, Blue Buffalo, is expanding its Richmond operations. Holcomb visited Richmond on Thursday to celebrate Blue Buffalo’s plans […]
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Honorees help town flourish
Jama Carpenter, American Legion, outgoing leader recognized Showcasing their welcoming aloha spirit, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce members again shared love for their community and its businesses and volunteers. Two awards were presented during a luau-themed annual dinner and networking night at The Archive, held March 16. Jama Carpenter won the Small Town Big Heart […]
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Nettle Creek prepping for end of school
Year-end banquet will fete teachers, staff By Bob Hansen Nettle Creek schools are preparing for the end of this school year, according to reports at the March 15 board meeting. One of the annual year-end activities is a banquet for teachers and staff. It will be on Friday, June 2, at Willie and Red’s in […]
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Local banks remain a safe, ‘strong’ place to store money
National headlines about recent bank woes can raise concerns about the safety and stability of the U.S. banking system. Local bank leaders emphasize that though it’s good for residents to be aware of how account insurance and limits work, holding funds at a bank is as safe as ever. When two banks, Silicon Valley Bank […]
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Western Wayne Schools approves 3 resignations
BPA students raising funds for trip to California By Bob Hansen During its March 15 meeting, Western Wayne Schools’ board celebrated its students’ performances at Business Professionals of America’s state competition. Twenty students qualified for national participation. The National Leadership Conference is April 26-29. Students will be raising money to pay for the trip with […]