Hoping to eliminate guesswork about the consequences for violating school policies, Lincoln Middle/High School will have a disciplinary matrix in place when school reopens on Aug. 9. The Western Wayne Schools board approved the system on July 12. It organizes disciplinary infractions into five categories according to their seriousness, said Andy Stover, superintendent. For instance, […]
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Council wants water project momentum to flow
With its first phase of water improvements nearly finished and the second underway, Cambridge City’s council will pursue a nearly $8.4 million water tower. Wessler Engineering’s Adam Sitka is optimistic that Phase 1A will finish under its nearly $3.1 million budget, potentially funding additional water main improvements in town. Phase 1B, which began in January, […]
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Eclipse plans, lunch fees among school topics
Centerville-Abington Community Schools leaders will attend a community eclipse planning meeting to learn more about what other Wayne County school districts, businesses and organizations are doing. The meeting, coordinated by the county’s eclipse task force and tourism bureau, was to start at 9 a.m. July 19 at Indiana University East. Knowledge of additional happenings on […]
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Free restaurant samples, music offered
Two neighboring events offer everything from free international food to a Richmond native’s music that was popular overseas. From 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 22, the One World, One Plate cultural celebration returns to Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. Sixth St. in Richmond. Area residents of all ages can drop in and experience Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Peruvian, […]
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RCS: New police department in activation stage
As Richmond Community Schools swore in its first police chief, officials aimed to reassure families that the same three officers will be protecting their children as they did last spring. During their July 12 meeting, RCS officials said actions are being taken to activate its new police department. The new chief is Rick Thalls, who […]
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Habitat for Humanity home receives needed variance approval
A sign already announces the Good News Habitat for Humanity project on South L Street. A zoning variance granted July 12 by Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals helps Good News move forward with its planned three-bedroom house. The house, which is 59 feet, 11 inches wide, allows just three feet on either side between the […]
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Online tool will match workers, child care options
Local workers and employers soon will be able to connect more easily with childcare openings. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s board approved $5,000 to pair with a $21,500 grant from Duke Energy and Indiana Economic Development Association foundations for a year’s subscription to an online directory service and creating a child care subsidy program. […]
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Free haircuts, school supplies offered for back to school
Several organizations want kids to start the school year prepared and positive, and are offering everything from free haircuts and supplies as well as fun games. School districts are also announcing registration details and opportunities for kids and families to learn important information. Back-to-school bashes Friday, July 21 1-8 p.m., Clear Creek Park, 1201 W. […]
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BZA denies livestock auction next to The Barn at Helm
Julie Frame hugged her husband, Tim, after learning a livestock auction would not be permitted next to their business, The Barn at Helm. Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals denied a special exception request for the auction on agricultural land west of the Frames’ agritourism business where they grow flowers and provide event space. Board […]
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County recorder requests security wall for office
Wayne County Recorder Debbie Tiemann hopes to be proactive about the safety of her staff and the confidential records her office maintains. She discussed with Wayne County’s commissioners July 12 constructing a security wall for her department’s office space in the Wayne County Administration Building’s west wing. Tiemann has funds available to pay for the […]