A Richmond Fire Department firefighter will receive overtime payment for half of the hours he spends in a paramedicine course after his grievance was partially supported by the city’s Board of Public Works and Safety. The board voted 3-0 after an hour-and-a-half discussion July 17 to award Michael Stolzfus half of the estimated $15,840 of […]
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Child advocacy program plans volunteer callout
Giving a few hours as an advocate can change a child’s life, according to leaders of a program recruiting volunteers. Court Appointed Special Advocates serve children in Wayne and Union counties. Organizers are seeking compassionate volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected kids. An information session is planned from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at […]
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18 more third graders pass IREAD
Richmond Community Schools has welcomed a new administrator and paused an automatic contract renewal for another, celebrated summer school results, and rejected an athletics facility bid during its July 9 meeting. Principal hire Trent Pipes has been selected as assistant principal at Test Intermediate. He was previously a special education teacher at Vaile Elementary. Summer […]
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Maintenance project costs adding up before budget analysis
At Cambridge City council’s July 14 meeting, members heard updates about work needed on a swinging bridge, progress on reducing blight and plans to discuss the town’s 2026 budget. Budget Council will discuss potential 2026 budget priorities and trims at 5 p.m. Monday, July 28, in town hall, 127 N. Foote St. It’s open to […]
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Richmond Civic Theatre receives $35K grant
Richmond Civic Theatre has received $35,000 to improve its aging technical equipment that has threatened the reliability of its performances and limited its creative capabilities. The annual competitive Ball State University Community Engagement for the Arts Grant began in 2022 to demonstrate Ball State’s commitment beyond the Muncie campus to community engagement through the arts. […]
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Public meetings for July 23-31
Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, July 29 Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, July 31 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Council reluctantly considers new taxes
State lawmakers are essentially blackmailing local lawmakers in to imposing new taxes on residents who drive. That’s according to Wayne County Council members who reluctantly voted July 16 to consider requiring residents pay a new annual fee when registering their vehicles. The local option highway user taxes include a wheel tax of up to $80 […]
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Community events from July 23 through August 22
July 23-26 July 23-24 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 July 25-26 Saturday, July 26 July 26-Aug. 3 July 26-Aug. 2 Sunday, July 27 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, July 29 Wednesday, July 30 Thursday, July 31 Friday, Aug. 1 Aug. 1-2 Saturday, Aug. 2 Sunday, Aug. 3 Aug. 4-9 Aug. 4-5 Tuesday, […]
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School supply support is on the way
Families needing school supplies have a few special events and organizations they can contact for assistance. Community donations are encouraged as well. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at Cambridge City Christian Church, 106 W. Church St. Families can find free haircuts, […]
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Performance venue could be finished in August
Lots of concrete is being poured at Cambridge City’s new performance venue in Creitz Park. The town council received a construction update during its July 14 meeting before approving a payment of $101,279.80 to Pridemark Construction. Those funds come from an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant. More work remains on the underside […]