Richmond has begun the process of securing $4.33 million in match money to develop infrastructure for the Smith Hill housing development. The Richmond Advisory Plan Commission on Feb. 26 approved creation of the Smith Hill Economic Development Area for the 80 acres south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road. The economic […]
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Donations to help feed community will be matched
Community Food Pantry aims to take advantage of a fundraising opportunity in March after experiencing financial challenges last year. Until March 29, donors can contribute anytime to the pantry at Richmond’s Meijer store by visiting the courtesy desk and making a gift through the Simply Give campaign. However, on Saturday, March 22, Meijer Corp. double […]
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Damsels win initial 3 winter guard contests
Northeastern’s winter guard has won three competitions so far this season in Ohio contests. The Fountain City school, and some nearby Randolph County, Indiana, and Preble County, Ohio, groups are competing in Mid East Performance Association’s percussion and winter guard contests. The Damsels earned 73.890 points, defeating Clinton-Massie with 71.950. Randolph County finished eighth with […]
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Farmers market joins town nonprofit
Centerville’s farmers market aims to build on last year’s inaugural success with a few changes. Courtney Matthews told Centerville council members at their Feb. 25 work session that the market is now a subcommittee of the nonprofit Main Street Centerville organization. With council’s permission, the market returns to Crown Creek Boulevard, a couple blocks north […]
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Water advisory issued for Mount Auburn, Dublin customers
Dublin and Mount Auburn homes and businesses are without water Tuesday morning, and when their water returns, they’ll need to boil it until at least Friday afternoon for several uses. The boil advisory, which began at 10 a.m. Tuesday, continues until further notice, according to a social media post by Dublin Town Council president Nathan […]
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Barrett, Raatz to take questions
Residents of Wayne and surrounding counties can hear updates from the area’s state lawmakers and ask them questions later this month. Indiana University East will host a legislative forum from 8-9 a.m. Friday, March 7. The gathering in Whitewater Hall’s lobby, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond, is free and open to the public. Sen. Jeff Raatz […]
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Commissioners fulfill $2 million commitment for 6Main
Wayne County Commissioner Brad Dwenger voted against appropriating $2 million in consolidated Economic Development Income Tax funds for Richmond’s 6Main apartment development, and during a Feb. 26 meeting, he voted against providing Richmond the money. Commissioners Aaron Roberts and Jeff Plasterer, however, voted in favor of paying the city’s invoice with the committed funds. The […]
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Attorney investigates gym confrontation
A lawyer determined a 2024 confrontation between Richmond High School’s girls volleyball and boys basketball coaches and players about gym usage didn’t involve discrimination toward girls. The attorney, hired by the school system, found it to be more of a communication scheduling challenge than intended unequal treatment based on sex. However, several school board members […]
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Renters, landlords meet to clarify housing rights
Tenants and landlords came together in a Feb. 27 meeting to figure out how everyone can do their part to ensure laws are being followed and rights are being respected in area rental housing arrangements. Attendees have rented houses and apartments for all sorts of reasons. Some were young professionals just starting out in the […]
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High School academic teams’ meets focus on 20th Century Ireland
Hoosier high schools have begun their academic meet competition season, and several schools in Wayne, Randolph and Fayette counties have won at least one subject during their first three competitions. Indiana Academic Super Bowl program is sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals. Since 1987, teens enhance their research and study skills by delving into […]