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Whitewater Community TV: Still on the air, planning for the future
Reflecting on a year of transition and uncertainty, Whitewater Community Television leaders say one thing remains clear: the station and its video production and broadcast services are still wanted and needed by the community. How to sustain funding for that work well into the future is still to be determined. That was the question of […]
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Low-cost care, high community need
It was all hands on deck as Joyce Luckett, clinic manager and co-founder of Animal Care Alliance, was suddenly called into the surgery room to monitor Blondie the cat. As the waiting room crowd grew, veterinarian Dr. Stacy Kostiuk and her team needed to move on to care for yet another animal, so Luckett jumped […]
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Budget clash about how to spend city’s cash
Some Richmond Common Council members pushed back against the 2026 budget, which is funded but not balanced, when it was presented Sept. 29 for first hearing. Mayor Ron Oler said that about $3 million budgeted for this year will not be spent, and that surplus will cover a $2,344,000 shortfall in the 2026 general fund. […]
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PHOTOS: Fair features creative community
Crowds braved the unseasonably warm weather to explore crafts, information from organizations, tasty treats and other creative offerings at the 2025 4th Street Fair. The festival showcased musical performances, a Kid Zone for children’s entertainment, tree carving demonstrations and more. Chris Hardie captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Court settlement addresses patient health data disclosures
A notice recently sent to some Reid Health patients about the settlement of a class action lawsuit involving disclosure of their personal information is real and could entitle recipients to receive a $25 cash payment. The case was filed in Wayne Superior Court 1 on Nov. 13, 2023. An unnamed group of plaintiffs, led by […]
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Richmond Community Schools readies for budget uncertainties
Richmond Community Schools officials are preparing their 2026 budget carefully because they might lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax funds starting next year through state changes. Budget One resident spoke during RCS’ public hearing for its budget, capital projects and bus replacement plans. Karen Scalf, assistant superintendent of business and finance, noted uncertainties […]
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County worker wages get bump
Wayne County Council has earmarked more than $1 million to boost employee wages next year. Council met Oct. 6 for the public hearing on its 2026 budgets, and during discussions that followed, decided on the wage issues. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. Budget adoption is scheduled for council’s 7 p.m. Thursday, […]
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Roof, parking lots among Centerville school needs
In the next three years, Centerville-Abington Community Schools hopes to accomplish several facilities repairs, some of which residents might notice. Those projects include repairing and resurfacing all parking lots ($450,000) and replacing Centerville-Abington Elementary’s roof ($200,000), Centerville Senior High School’s football press box ($195,000) and district maintenance vehicles ($120,000). Additional capital project plan ideas with […]
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RFD will collect $973K for fire coverage
Richmond Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services outside the city’s boundaries in Wayne Township and Spring Grove. During its Sept. 25 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved contracts with both entities to continue RFD’s service in 2026. Wayne Township will pay $894,254, an increase of $93,508 from 2025’s […]