300 attend meetings, 1,000 submit online surveys Wayne County’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program team completed seven public meetings — attended by an estimated 300 people — and received about 1,000 online survey responses. Now, it’s time to analyze the input and begin identifying and prioritizing projects. As the HELP process proceeds, Denny Spinner, the executive […]
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Priorities set for new fairgrounds position
Sales and marketing coordinator yet to be hired When the sales and marketing coordinator for the Wayne County Fairgrounds is hired, that person will have five priorities on their to-do list. Wayne County’s commissioners waited to post the approved and budgeted position until those priorities were identified. A committee involving the county, fairgrounds, 4-H and […]
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Cambridge City brainstorms goals
Council learns about new homes, boosts park committee Enhancing Creitz Park, adding sidewalks, improving pedestrian safety and reducing blight are among residents’ goals for Cambridge City. About 40 gathered for brainstorming during the council’s March 13 meeting at Lincoln Middle/High School, discussing long-term improvements to pursue with Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) funds. Cambridge City […]
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Hellos, goodbyes for first responders
Centerville shopping for new police vehicle Centerville council learned about upcoming personnel changes at its police and fire departments, and supported the purchase of a new police vehicle. Police Chief Ed Buchholz announced at the council’s March 14 meeting that he has conditionally hired current reserve officer Mason Hale to fill a vacancy in the […]
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40 students qualify for national contest
Schools recognized for Business Professionals of America skills By Millie Emery and Bob Hansen After years of state and national recognition, it comes as no surprise that Wayne County schools are again sending students to a national competition for their business skills. This year, 40 local students are headed to what’s called one of the […]
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Animal sanctuary’s future more paws-itive
Unexpected gift helps resolve land concern Midwestern animal advocates have rallied to support a local refuge for pets and wildlife with varying needs. “We are staying, and all of the residents are safe,” said Liberty Acres United Rescue Animal Sanctuary Director Shell Young. “We can continue our mission to save senior, geriatric, disabled and special […]
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Furniture ministry seeks new home
A Wayne County ministry that furnishes homes soon will be homeless. St. Vincent de Paul must vacate its storage space at Richmond State Hospital because the building was deemed unsafe. President Tony Talbert said they must find a new location by June 6, or the ministry will have to shut down after 22 years. The […]
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Community rallies in support of well-loved worker at Mini Mart
By Bob Hansen Justin Farmer had a stroke. No one knows how long it was before his aunt found him unconscious. But in only four days, the Fountain City community where he lives and works came together in his support. Farmer, 50, is a well-loved fixture at Martin’s Country Mart, a convenience store along U.S. […]
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Historic site gets new stewards
Indiana Landmarks finds area buyer for Huddleston site; family aims to preserve farmhouse for future generations A home as unique as the Huddleston Farmhouse — a former inn for U.S. 40 travelers and a museum — doesn’t fit everyone’s needs, budgets or talents. After about a year on the market, Indiana Landmarks officials announced Friday […]
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Orchestra hires music director
Lopera offers ‘unbounding energy, passion’ After inviting audiences to watch five conductors audition for their potential new job, Richmond Symphony Orchestra has hired its top choice. Late last week, Maestro Andrés Lopera entered a three-year contract with RSO as its fourth-ever music director. RSO Board President Jeff Carter said Lopera “brings unbounding energy and passion […]