Decades of ‘coal combustion residuals’ leached into groundwater Richmond Power & Light is continuing to clean up and monitor waste from the years when it generated electricity by burning coal, according to a new progress report. Complete containment is expected within this decade. Substances found in the waste have leached into groundwater at the site […]
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Youth Coalition working to reduce substance use
Drug Free Wayne County Partnership (DFWCP) created a high school-based Youth Coalition to prevent drug and alcohol abuse within Wayne County’s youth. So far, three high schools have started their own groups. In 2018, DFWCP was awarded the Drug Free Communities Grant by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The grants support communities to […]
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RPD: Crime down in many categories
Deadly drug fentanyl more common than heroin Although most criminal activity in Richmond seems to be in decline this year compared to 2021, Richmond Police Department is finding some causes for concern. Richmond Police Chief Michael Britt gave a 10-month statistical update to the Common Council on Nov. 21. “There are not a lot of […]
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Tree sale becomes wise fundraiser
Richmond Family YMCA tradition celebrates 75th year Richmond Family YMCA’s Christmas tree lot has continued 75 years, through wars, economic challenges and other circumstances. But there’s a first time for something new to go wrong. Before opening last Friday, unexpected challenges had to be overcome. The first issue: The expected Nov. 19 arrival of 360 […]
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Milton post office reopens; regular hours resume after 7-month closure
Just in time for Christmas cards and packages to be sent and received, Milton’s post office has reopened more than seven months after it caught fire. The post office re-opened Saturday and resumed its regular hours. Before the fire, Milton’s post office offered 24-hour lobby access for customers to pick up their mail. It was […]
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Restored McGuire Hall ready to host more local events
$625,000 work on iconic RHS tower next Known as a concert and drama venue for Richmond High School students in previous decades, the newly renovated McGuire Hall now welcomes more community events. The renovation has been a more than $1 million partnership between Richmond Community Schools and the City of Richmond Redevelopment Commission. A majority of […]
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Volunteers needed to revitalize skating rink
Dublin club seeks help with cleaning, repairs Even though Jimmy Lawrence admits he doesn’t know how to skate, he’s now running a roller-skating rink and community center. Lawrence, who currently lives in Centerville, has been named the Dublin Community Club’s board president. He fills the volunteer role vacated by the late Mike Buckland, 75, who spent […]
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Thanksgiving meal brings Western Wayne together
In under a month, idea grows into dinner for more than 500 An idea grew into a feast for 515 people in less than four weeks when Western Wayne gathered for its inaugural Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 14. Doors opened shortly before 6 p.m. People poured into the Lincoln Middle/High School cafeteria. For more […]
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RP&L measure passes by 37 votes; Zaleski, Mopps, Claypoole win contested school board seats
Wayne County voters returned many familiar faces to government offices, but a few new faces will be in leadership positions for Richmond and Northeastern schools. And, by a 37-vote margin, Richmond Power & Light will opt out of what the utility’s officials called expensive state rate studies. School boards Richmond pharmacist Peter Zaleski and former […]
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No matter where, service counts
Veteran gets an Indy Honor Flight to Washington Bill Powell of Hagerstown thought that only combat veterans should be honored with a free trip to Washington, D.C. by the Indy Honor Flight. As it has done for years, the Honor Flight takes veterans to visit the memorials that a grateful nation has put up to […]