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Indiana’s legislature is forcing the question of how much government is too much government on communities across the state, and Wayne County residents could soon pay new local income taxes as a result. The Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly implemented property tax reform this year, limiting how much property tax revenue cities and counties can expect […]

Inspectors reported 41 items found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments.  The terminology “being in or out of compliance” replaces previous health department terminology of “critical” and “noncritical violations.” Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required to […]

Centerville’s town council met for a work session Tuesday, July 29, to hear updates from department heads and approve several actions. Some of the town’s most public spaces are getting updates, with preparations underway for the 2025 Archway Days festival Aug. 22-23, and with the completion of Indiana Department of Transportation’s work at the intersection […]

Wayne County’s commissioners breezed through their weekly meeting on July 30, hearing updates on various facilities projects and other business. Jeff Plasterer and Brad Dwenger were in attendance; Aaron Roberts was absent. Steve Higinbotham, the county administrator, said that the renovation of the courthouse’s main entrance is starting to wrap up. He noted that the […]

Richmond Police Department is investigating a string of false threats in the Richmond area that have prompted large law enforcement responses. On June 24, a caller said he was holding hostages in a downtown Richmond building. When officers cleared buildings across several city blocks, they found nothing. On July 19, a caller said an explosive […]

Revitalize Richmond, a five-year Earlham College-led initiative to spur economic growth in Richmond’s core, has named John Przybysz as its first director of small business success. A lifelong Richmond resident, Przybysz brings a background in strategic marketing, business development and entrepreneurship to the newly created role, according to a news release. He most recently worked […]

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