After weeks of rehearsals, area bands participated in the July 15 Archway Classic at Centerville Senior High School, the traditional first show on the road to Indiana State Fair Band Day. Although rain and sloppy field conditions damped the event, the bands put their shows on display for the first time as they prepare for […]
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Young workers offer ‘eye-opening’ comments about jobs
With hopes of learning how to retain teens after graduation, leaders chatted with 50 high school juniors to hear their views about work and what might make them want to stay local. Members of Forward Wayne County’s Employability Coalition spent time at all five public Wayne County high schools during this past year, talking with […]
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Plastics company owner requests fire lawsuit’s dismissal
The owner of a plastics company blames damages from an April fire on the city of Richmond and an “unknown arsonist” and has asked a lawsuit against himself and the company be dismissed. Seth Smith and his company, Cornerstone Trading Group LLC, responded last week to a lawsuit seeking damages from them. Tushawn Craig, Marquetta […]
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Richmond understands Indiana State Police, Tell City pain
Richmond and Wayne County residents know all too well the devastation felt when a police officer is killed in the line of duty. Less than 10 months after the death of Richmond Police Department Officer Seara Burton, two Indiana police officers were killed within six days of each other. Mayor Dave Snow took time at […]
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Area teenagers find summer opportunities
As soon as the last day of school comes around, students are on summer vacation, and many of them have busy schedules. From sports or summer jobs, teenagers in Wayne County are using summer activities to prepare for success in their futures. Many have summer jobs. Ethan Miller, a rising senior from Richmond High School, […]
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New RP&L control house now in place
Richmond Power & Light has a new control house at its U.S. 27 location. The control house was delivered in two pieces that were lifted by crane onto a foundation. Now, RP&L staff is working to make the new control house operational. Tony Foster, RP&L’s general manager, provided the control house update to the RP&L […]
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Square-body pickups to gather Aug. 4-5 at county fairgrounds
Square-body pickup trucks will take over the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Aug. 4 and 5. Wayne County’s commissioners authorized a contract for the informal gathering plus the judged Midwest Truck Show during their July 5 meeting. The not-for-profit event will pay $1,500 to rent the fairgrounds. That’s the same amount it paid last year. Commissioners […]
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Athena honorees to be celebrated Aug. 10
Two local women and an organization dedicated to helping young people succeed are being recognized in August. Kathryn Girten will receive the Athena Leadership Award and Tai Muldoon is this year’s Athena Young Professional. Boys and Girls Clubs of Wayne County earned the Athena Organizational Leadership Award. Wayne Bank and Indiana University East have selected […]
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How to handle 100,000 visitors?
Organizations and businesses are urged not to be left in the dark when it comes to planning for 100,000 potential visitors next spring. Wayne County Eclipse Task Force and Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau are collaborating with Indiana University East to present an information session about opportunities related to the April 2024 total solar […]
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Auditor requests 2 positions to track grants
Auditor Mark Hoelscher requested from Wayne County Council funding for two full-time positions that would track grant money awarded to the county. He said grants and grant payments have not been properly tracked to ensure payments are applied to the correct line items and that grants are properly closed upon their conclusion. The auditor’s office […]