After about 3 ½ months of uncertainty, Richmond City Employees Federal Credit Union’s members learned they’ll be served by a much larger peer in southwestern Ohio, and will be connected with thousands of similar institutions. RCEFCU’s merger with Kemba Credit Union took effect April 1. Kemba stands for Kroger Employees Mutual Benefit Association. The RCEFCU […]
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Black horsemen will be remembered at dance
A nearly forgotten part of Richmond sports history will be remembered at an event on Saturday, April 22. A benefit for the Townsend Community Center Inc., the Black and White Ball will recognize three men who were part of a group that owned racehorses from the 1960s until about 1980. “It was difficult for a […]
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RP&L approves minor rate relief
Richmond Power & Light residential customers will benefit from a dip in an electric rate this quarter. The savings are estimated to be about five cents for customers consuming 1,000 kilowatt hours during a month. RP&L’s board April 3 unanimously approved a decrease in the utility’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate. The ECA is in addition […]
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Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact 6:24 PM: Mayor announces press conference Mayor Dave Snow posted on Twitter that the fire is still active, that environmental hazard assessment is still happening, and that a press conference is planned for Thursday at 2 p.m. 5:40 PM: Red […]
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Dublin native’s pictures stimulate ‘peace,’ ‘calmness’
More than 40 calming photos made by a Wayne County woman have been chosen to be permanently displayed at a new $11 million YWCA campus. Eugenia (Doll) Mills grew up in Dublin and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. She then went on to nursing school and eventually received a doctorate in nursing. […]
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Richmond fire contained, water issues ‘frustrating’
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact For Wednesday April 12 updates, read continuing coverage: Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner 9:00 PM: Mayor Snow says the evacuation order is expected to stay in place through tonight as the city waits for results […]
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Tri officials providing support after teen’s death
A local school district encourages families to help students with the grieving process after a teen died in an automobile accident on Monday. South Henry School Corp. Superintendent Jeremy Duncan called Jeneka Lancaster an “amazing and active member of our school community.” Lancaster, a Tri Jr. Sr. High School student, died on the evening of […]
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HPD hires 1st female officer
Hagerstown Police Department has its first full-time female officer. Taylor Fleming began her work April 1 as one of five HPD officers, Police Chief Keith Folkner said. He told the Town Council on April 3 that she replaced Adam Blanton, who left for “a job he couldn’t turn down” in the private sector. Fleming had […]
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2 accused of stealing $150K from cemetery
When a cemetery foundation believed to have nearly $300,000 reportedly wouldn’t pay an $8,000 groundskeeping bill, suspicions were raised to police and an investigation began. Indiana State Police now accuses a local couple who were leaders of the cemetery foundation of writing checks worth more than $150,000 to themselves, according to a probable cause affidavit […]
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Richmond council considers changes for tax abatements
An ordinance presented to Richmond Common Council during its April 3 meeting would change requirements and the award process for companies requesting city tax abatements, which are intended to incentivize economic development activity. Two immediate changes are raising the minimum investment by new businesses or expanding businesses to $500,000 from $250,000 and limiting personal property […]