Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County officials didn’t receive the more than $500,000 they traditionally expect from the federal government on July 1. On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education notified states that 21st Century Community Learning Center funding wouldn’t be distributed on its traditional date, and funding is being reviewed. Local club […]
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County, WCTV agree on fee
Wayne County’s Board of Commissioners has reached an agreement with Whitewater Community Television to pay the public access station to livestream, record and archive county meetings to satisfy the requirements of a new law. The county and WCTV negotiated a $5,000 monthly fee for WCTV to stream, record and archive all county meetings covered by […]
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CC incumbents file to keep seats
Two incumbents have stepped forward to run again for Cambridge City’s town council, but the final filing deadline is a few weeks away for some candidates. Debbie McGinley and Jim McLane submitted their forms to Wayne County election officials before the June 30 filing deadline for independent candidates. Their two seats are the only seats […]
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Town considers 2 options for zoning updates
Zoning decisions can shape the growth and character of a community for years, and Cambridge City’s Plan Commission is moving forward with updating the town’s own zoning roadmap. During a June 30 public meeting, plan commission and three town council members met to review two consultants’ proposals for drafting new zoning ordinances for Cambridge City […]
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Sock Joplin Trio will join RSO brass
Wayne County’s internationally known jazz heritage will be celebrated during the first of five free concerts at parks, country clubs and a historic district. The Sock Joplin Trio joins Richmond Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet for the July 9 start to the annual Sunset Series of outdoor concerts. The performance, called “A Day in the Life […]
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Rural Urban Dinner scheduled for July 17
Organizers of the 65th annual Rural Urban Dinner are requesting reservations for the upcoming gathering in Hagerstown. Economy Lions Club will give the Good Friend and Neighbor Award during the banquet on Thursday, July 17, at Willie & Red’s, 40 E. Main, Hagerstown. Reservations may be made through July 14 by calling the restaurant at […]
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Up-and-down elevator project gets another chance
After one false start, Wayne County’s commissioners will take another crack at putting a new elevator inside the county courthouse. The project went out for bid previously, but commissioners rejected the $1,040,000 bid from Thor Construction that exceeded estimates and did not include removing an existing flue in an existing shaft where the elevator would […]
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Centerville approves 14 coaches
Centerville-Abington Community Schools has hired several coaches for the upcoming school year. The board approved the hires at its June 18 meeting. The head coaches are: Jimmy Basler, volleyball; Ricky Torres, girls soccer; Randy Ecker, boys tennis; Ricardo Torres, boys soccer; Cecil Franke, boys/girls cross country; Matthew Bellew, girls golf; Ryan Cole, football; and Zach […]
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Firefighter seeks OT pay for paramedicine course
A Richmond Fire Department firefighter/EMT has filed a grievance against the department because he has not received overtime pay for work associated with a paramedicine class. Michael Stolzfus, who joined the department Jan. 1, 2024, is enrolled with School of EMS in Winchester, a licensing program for paramedics. RPD’s new firefighters sign a contract agreeing […]
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Free workshops focus on science of reading
Parents, tutoring volunteers, youth workers and teachers are invited to learn more about the science of reading and literacy resources through free workshops. The free sessions take place on Friday, July 11, at Ivy Tech Community College’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Participants are encouraged to register at tinyurl.com/h5ajzw6p. While there is no registration […]