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Public meetings for April 3-17
Thursday, April 3 Monday, April 7 Tuesday, April 8 Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Northeastern rightsizing teaching staff
Northeastern Wayne Schools has steady enrollment, but despite county efforts to boost housing and quality of life, potential state funding cuts and a downward trending population loom. At the board’s March 19 meeting, Superintendent Matthew Hicks said it’s in the district’s best interest not to fill some positions as they come open. Thus, NWS won’t […]
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RCS considers bullying policy updates
Richmond Community Schools could approve revised policies on bullying and student suicide awareness and prevention at its next meeting. The board routinely reviews policies and considers updates to address changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations and modify wording. Revisions to the bullying policy include: Both policies added that parents can review any […]
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Awards announced: ‘Incredible contributions’
Three residents’ years of dedication to causes including social services and historic building preservation are being recognized. Wayne County Foundation selected Dr. David Jetmore for its Charles A. Rodefeld Award, and Howard and Patty Lamson are receiving the Ruth J. Wickemeyer Award. Both recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions to philanthropy and longstanding commitment to […]
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Court cases more often require translators, increasing cost
Wayne County’s court system is dealing more frequently with language barriers that require translators. To make sure there’s enough money, Wayne County Council created a new budget line item in the court services 2025 budget and transferred $10,000 to that line item from the pauper attorney line item. Adam McQueen, the assistant chief probation officer, […]
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Bus drivers could qualify for insurance
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is sweetening incentives to recruit bus drivers. At its March 19 meeting, the board voted to offer insurance to noncertified employees who work more than 30 hours per week and are also bus drivers. Assistant Superintendent Sean Stevenson said other schools offer that benefit to encourage younger employees to become bus drivers. […]
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Explosion survivor wants memorial moved
The nightmare of being trapped in a building and surrounded by fire now only haunts Jack Bales occasionally nearly 57 years after he survived two explosions in downtown Richmond. On April 6, 1968, Bales was in Marting Arms on the southeast corner of Sixth and Main streets, standing next to his friend, Greg Oler. An […]
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Recycling breakup navigates asset split
Wayne County will receive about $230,000 and Union County about $25,000 from the distribution of Wayne Union Recycling’s assets. During a joint meeting March 21 in Union County’s courthouse, the WUR board, Union County commissioners and Wayne County commissioners approved an analysis of WUR assets and obligations, the distribution of assets and allocation of responsibilities […]
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BZA’s fireworks decision faces appeal
A father and son who want to store fireworks on an Esteb Road property appealed a Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals decision that would prevent that. Gary Wolff and Jesse Wolff were denied a variance of use that would have permitted 12 storage containers for consumer fireworks at 4937 Esteb Road, which is zoned […]