Commissioners also open bridge, culvert bids Additional security will soon be provided in one of Wayne County’s courts. It’ll only be for Superior 3 right now because that’s all current funding will allow. During their March 8 meeting, commissioners unanimously approved contracting with Whisenhunt Construction for $32,000 to provide shatter-resistant film for the courtroom and […]
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INDOT to have U.S. 27 bridge meeting
Public is invited to learn more about project March 20 Indiana Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting about its U.S. 27 bridge project in Richmond. The open-house-style meeting will be 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 20, with a project presentation planned at 6 p.m. at New Boswell, 450 N. 10th St., Richmond, according […]
Costly ‘cats’ thefts grow nationally
Police aim to deter catalytic converter crimes A school bus, local businesses and residents are all among those impacted by attempted or actual thefts of catalytic converters. As those thefts are rising nationally, local police departments encourage residents to keep an eye on their own vehicles and those of their neighbors to help prevent those […]
State considers doubling juror pay
Local judge says boost ‘a long time coming’ Wayne County jurors who spend eight hours listening to testimony and weighing evidence receive pay equivalent to $5 per hour. It’s the same all across Indiana, but it could soon change. House Bill 1466 would double compensation for those called among a jury pool and for those […]
Richmond Civic Theatre opens codebreaker show March 16
“Breaking the Code” play shows Turing’s life and work An eccentric genius secretly played a major role in the Allies winning World War II after he broke a complex German code. However, instead of being celebrated for the rest of his life as a hero, Alan Turing died forgotten and alone after breaking another code: […]
ISTAR honors local seniors, teachers
Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown schools part of program A few high-achieving seniors from several area high schools — and an educator of their choice — are honored each spring. The Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. This year’s ISTAR banquet took place March 8 at Connersville High School. […]
Focused on safety, tattoo artists make their mark
Even the most talented tattoo artist can be a danger to their customers if they don’t maintain a clean and safe environment. The Mayo Clinic defines a tattoo as “a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin’s top layer.” Anything that pricks the skin can carry […]
Former 4-H Horse and Pony treasurer accused of stealing
Woman charged with theft, fraud over bank card transactions A former 4-H committee treasurer is accused of stealing nearly $12,000. Stephanie Ball, 48, of the 4000 block of Hunt Road, is charged with theft and fraud as Level 6 felonies. She was arrested March 3 and posted $1,500 bail. A Wayne County Circuit Court trial […]
Beavers dam it, affected humans tear it out
by Bob Hansen If only beavers would keep their dams away from places where people live and work, it’d be easy to ignore them. But the large furry rodents with flat tails are getting attention because they don’t know that. The town of Hagerstown has removed two dams this year. A third will probably stay […]
New RFD chief climbs from fire cadet to top spot
Brown is 2nd of 3 generations in fire service Tim Brown, the son of a firefighter, became a fire department cadet at age 13. He progressed to become a volunteer firefighter then a full-time firefighter in Ohio, then after spending some time as a police officer, Brown returned to fire service during April 1988 when […]