Two of Richmond Community Schools’ newest board members have stepped up to its top leadership roles. The board unanimously chose Kym Pickering as president and Austin Brann as vice president. Pickering, who joined the board in 2023, is a 1997 Richmond High School graduate and has four children attending RCS. In a news release, Pickering […]
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Western Wayne readies for renovations
A long-awaited makeover for Lincoln Middle/High School’s indoor athletic facilities should be under contract in about two weeks. Western Wayne Schools board is scheduled to award a contract on Jan. 28 for Phase 1 of a renovation project that a $12.2 million bond offering is financing. Construction starts in mid-March. Athletic facilities are being addressed […]
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No lid, no date, no soap: Inspection flops found
Inspectors discovered three critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included lighting issues, unsanitary employee practices, missing or malfunctioning equipment, and dirt, dust and food debris in food and bar areas. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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Nettle Creek School finances healthy
Nettle Creek School Corporation is in good financial shape, according to financial reports for the 2024 year. Every Indiana public school corporation must file a yearly financial report with the Indiana Department of Education. For 2024, Nettle Creek reported that its fund balances equal 32.9% of anticipated expenses, nearly the same level as in the […]
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Indianapolis, Dayton performers scheduled
Three local organizations are teaming to bring regional performers for a free community event. The program, called “Rhythm & Reflection: Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Morrisson-Reeves Library, Richmond Art Museum and Earlham College are offering the program at RAM’s McGuire Hall, 350 Hub […]
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A Better Way moves to new office
An organization serving those who’ve experienced domestic violence or sexual assault has a new office. A Better Way has moved to 66 S. 12th St. in Richmond. Leaders say the new office provides a welcoming environment for staff and visitors, space for collaboration, and enhanced outreach capabilities. A Better Way serves all ages and genders […]
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Town gets new building officer
A former electrical inspector for the City of Richmond, Tom Canon, is Hagerstown’s new building code enforcement officer and building inspector. Canon started his new job on Jan. 8 after the position had been vacant for nearly three months. He may be contacted at Town Hall, 49 E. College St., or by phone at 765-489-6171. […]
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County finds clear path through snow
As snow continued falling Jan. 5, blowing and drifting on county roads, Wayne County’s commissioners declared a Level II travel watch. It was the first Level II declaration since Dec. 23, 2022, when neither Brad Dwenger nor Aaron Roberts yet occupied his commissioner seat. With that in mind, commissioners met Jan. 8 with Matthew Cain, […]
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New day care center addresses shortage
Wayne County nonprofit and government leaders continue collaborating to expand child care seats, addressing needs expressed by employers and families in recent years. The latest addition is Richmond Family YMCA’s new west-side Richmond day care center. The YMCA Stidham Family Daycare Center is in Trinity Lutheran Church, 2300 W. Main St. It serves infants and […]
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RPD major sues prosecutor
Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton has filed a lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Michael Shipman over Shipman’s inclusion of Blanton on a list of potentially problematic law enforcement officers. U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Brady and Giglio cases require prosecutors to disclose to defendants anything that could impeach law enforcement witnesses. That information could […]