Police chief sounds off about staff shortage, radio changes On the same evening that some residents spoke in favor of a fire station expansion, the town’s police chief noted a couple “troubling” developments for his team of first responders. CPD Chief Ed Buchholz is concerned the current staffing shortage could grow worse, and that larger […]
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Volunteers planting trees to cool down parts of Richmond
New program seeks to reduce temperatures, reduce energy use A new group of volunteers is creating shade by planting trees in the hottest areas of Richmond. The City of Richmond Tree Tenders Volunteer program planted trees in the Baxter Neighborhood on the city’s west side on Saturday, Oct. 8. They plan more tree plantings in […]
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Experts: immunization is about more than reducing deaths
Advice from well-trusted, caring health care professionals is the best way to reverse the decline in childhood immunizations, according to respected experts both national and local who participated in Thursday’s Vaccine Summit. Meningitis. Paralysis. Lingering effects like these will become more common if the decline continues, the panelists said. Vaccination is not just about preventing […]
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For first time, RFD honors firefighter killed in 1860
Researcher finds more details about previously unknown sacrifice on 29th birthday Philip Riley and his wife came to Wayne County from Ireland in pursuit of a better life. However, the father of three died on his 29th birthday while fighting a fire in downtown Richmond on Oct. 28, 1860. Riley’s death had not been included […]
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Red flag warning issued to discourage outdoor burning; Cambridge City adds ban
National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several area counties, which is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. The warning is for Wayne, Fayette and Union counties in Indiana and Preble and Darke counties in Ohio. A red flag means outdoor burning is not recommended because weather […]
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Town council president withdraws resignation, attorney confirms
Milton’s town council president has withdrawn his verbal resignation less than 48 hours after he announced his departure from the board. AJ Sickmann, who serves as Milton’s attorney, told Western Wayne News on Thursday that he had discussed the situation with Clerk-Treasurer Terry Craig. Sickmann said Craig confirmed that John Noland verbally stated after Tuesday’s […]
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Victims can get help from anywhere
Advocates now meeting domestic violence, sex assault survivors in 8 counties Local advocates for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault say they are trying creative ways to reach residents in need of services, and those efforts are paying off as their number of clients rises. A Better Way, formerly known locally as Genesis of […]
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Summit will address childhood immunization
Children have not been getting their shots during the pandemic For more than a century, public health in the United States has consistently improved because of advances in medical science and personal care. But for nearly three years, a key component of that march of progress has wavered and started to retreat. Public health officials […]
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County’s OK sought for another solar park
2 meetings addressing short-term, long-term guidelines Noting a growing interest in cultivating solar energy, including a proposal for a new solar park being considered this week, Wayne County officials also are working on new guidelines for future projects. Proposal for new solar park During an Oct. 13 public hearing offered by Wayne County Board of […]
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Even without state oversight, RP&L would maintain rate-setting procedures
City utility pledges to meet standards, customer safeguards, but wants to avoid costly process Even if Richmond residents vote to remove the city-owned electric company from state jurisdiction, Richmond Power & Light’s local board of directors says it will still follow rate-setting procedures used by the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission, according to a resolution approved […]