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CACS honors award-winning art teacher

At its Feb. 7 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board congratulated a longtime teacher and coach for winning a countywide award.  In late January, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Chris Evrard as Educator of the Year during the organization’s annual dinner.  The Centerville Senior High School teacher has been mentoring young artists for 17 […]

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EDC board OKs blight elimination guidelines

Blight elimination efforts are moving forward around Wayne County with new funding guidelines.  At its Feb. 5 board meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County approved criteria largely created by Sarah Mitchell, EDC’s economic development manager.  Mitchell oversaw Richmond’s Blight Elimination Program several years ago while working for the city.  Previously, EDC and Wayne County […]

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Council OKs $2M in ARPA spending

Sheriff Randy Retter will get the armored vehicle he’s long wanted. Wayne County Council designated $350,000 for a BearCat as part of $2 million in spending it approved for uncommitted American Rescue Plan Act dollars. During a Feb. 7 morning meeting, council members considered eight ARPA expenditures the county’s commissioners had recommended during the Jan. […]

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RP&L remains 99.9% reliable with its service

Richmond Power and Light continues to provide electricity for more than 99.9% of customer demand time. General Manager Tony Foster presented the 2023 reliability numbers during the Feb. 5 RP&L board meeting. Members of Richmond Common Council comprise the board. RP&L’s reliability was 99.9736% during 2023, which is actually a slight drop from the 99.988% […]

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Clay Township has a new trustee

Mari Lynn Taube of rural Greens Fork became the Clay Township trustee in January. She replaces Rebecca Cool, who moved out of the township. Taube is moving the township office into her home at 10029 Swoveland Road, west of the town of Greens Fork. The office will be open by appointment, she said. To make […]

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NAACP branch plans Feb. 17 membership rally

Richmond’s NAACP branch #3066 is organizing a membership rally that encourages prospective and current members to gather for an afternoon of fellowship, food, education and solidarity. The event takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Richmond High School’s cafeteria, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. Local group 2.0 Band will provide entertainment, and current […]