Between Feb. 19 and Feb. 27, the Wayne County Health Department conducted food inspections for 62 establishments, finding 11 with violations. Nine were follow-up inspections checking on prior violations. All but one had been corrected. Among the citations were no employee handwashing signage, dirty and faulty hand sinks, and improper food storage. Violations No Violations […]
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County ready to ditch troubled health RV
After discovering its pandemic-era mobile clinic RV was more lemon than lifesaver, Wayne County Health Department plans to sell the vehicle while continuing to provide mobile health services another way. About $260,000 in federal relief money purchased the unit in early 2021, but it has struggled with myriad problems, including electrical and HVAC, according to […]
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Richmond Pride celebration June 27
A Richmond Pride celebration will return June 27 to the Depot District. During its March 12 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved closing Elm Place between North Eighth and North 10th streets from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the event. According to materials provided the board by Benjamin Guard, the […]
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New book connects the dots in U.S. history
A Wayne County author says his latest work will help high school students across the country gain a more complete understanding of U.S. history. Michael Henry has announced the publication of “Making Connections in AP U.S. History: Piecing Together Evidence and Argumentation to Develop the Big Picture.” The 140-page textbook will supplement classroom textbooks and […]
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Centerville continues tax conversation
A food and beverage tax might be a new idea for Centerville, but one official discovered other nearby communities have charged that tax for decades. At Centerville council’s March 10 meeting, councilor Jack Bodiker said he researched other area food and beverage taxes in the two weeks after council’s public hearing about the possibility of […]
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Venue receives Pavilion name
Cambridge City has chosen a name for its new outdoor performance venue, and several concerts are scheduled. Forward Wayne County, whose partners on the project include Cambridge City Main Street, Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce and Wayne County Foundation, announced March 11 that the venue will be called Creitz Park Pavilion. Tonya Leguina suggested […]
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New Castle Speedway sold $768K lotto ticket
A winning Hoosier Lottery CA$H 5 ticket worth $768,478 was sold in New Castle for the Tuesday, March 17 drawing, officials said. The ticket was purchased at Speedway No. 8087, located at 2505 South 14th Street in New Castle, and matched all five numbers, according to a news release from Hoosier Lottery. The winning numbers […]
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Accessible apartments fill need
Richmond lacks handicap-accessible apartment units, according to Mike Frame, who plans to remedy that situation. Frame appeared March 11 before the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals with a variance of use request that would permit 12 single-story accessible apartments on the southwest corner of South L and South 23rd streets. BZA members unanimously approved the […]
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Commissioners delete Facebook page at county attorney’s recommendation
Wayne County’s commissioners have discontinued their Facebook page at the county attorney’s recommendation. The Indiana American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of Dillon Pitcher, the county’s chief deputy coroner, sued the county and commissioners in the U.S. District Court for Southern Indiana, saying that being blocked from reading or commenting on the commissioners’ page violated […]
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24 seniors recognized for academics, activities
Three high-achieving seniors from several high schools are honoring teachers, coaches and advisers who have influenced them. The 41st annual Indiana Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition program, which took place March 12 at Hagerstown, recognizes students and teachers for excellence, integrity and commitment. Centerville, Lincoln and Hagerstown participate in I-STAR, as well as Tri, Connersville, Union County, […]