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Public meetings for Aug. 27 through Sept. 8
Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Tuesday, Sept. 2 Wednesday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 4 Monday, Sept. 8 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Too little lead, too little cash: Centerville water bills could increase again
Centerville’s town council will hear residents’ comments about proposed new water rates and charges on Sept. 9. Higher bills for trash collection might not be far behind. Water Residents might wonder why their water bills would rise when Phase II of a three-phase bill increase is already underway. Centerville customers now pay $13.07 per month […]
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City denies negligence in RCS student’s lawsuit
The city of Richmond denies any negligence, knowledge of or responsibility for the alleged bullying of a David W. Dennis Middle School student last school year. Lawyers representing the student and parents filed a lawsuit June 23 in Wayne County Superior Court 1 claiming the student was seriously injured and sexually assaulted during four separate […]
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Who pays for progress?
Expanding the Midwest Industrial Park’s sewer capacity might be a worthy endeavor, but several Richmond residents addressing Richmond Common Council on Aug. 18 balked at being asked to pay the $38 million price tag. “If this is for the industrial park, let the industrial park occupant pay for it,” Nick Wilson said during the public […]
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County council adopts vehicle taxes
Wayne County residents will pay between $7.50 and $212.60 in new taxes for each of their cars, motorcycles, trucks and trailers beginning next year. With a 5-2 vote, Wayne County Council enacted local option highway user taxes Aug. 25 that will provide tax money and, beginning in January 2027, access to the state’s lane-mile distribution […]
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PHOTOS: Happy day at Archway Days
Families were delighted and entertained on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Archway Days in Centerville. There was fun for the whole family at the annual festival. Clowns interacted with families using balloon creations and stilts, model trains were on display, kids rode on cars pulled by a tractor and other carnival rides and participants were even […]
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Parade entrants, vendors sought for Levi Coffin Days
Fountain City Lions Club and Fountain City Forward are registering vendors and parade participants for the 58th annual Levi Coffin Days Festival on Sept. 20–21. Fountain City Forward is organizing the parade at 11 a.m. Sept. 20. This year’s theme, “Where History Meets Heart,” reflects the town’s historical roots and enduring sense of community pride. […]
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State honors Fountain City farmer
Duane Hieger of Hieger Farms in Fountain City has been named a 2025 River Friendly Farmer, one of 53 Hoosier farmers recognized statewide for their commitment to protecting Indiana’s soil and water. Hieger was honored during a special ceremony at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6, hosted by the Indiana Association of Soil […]
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Cambridge City creating social media policy
Cambridge City’s town attorney is helping the police department develop a social media policy. Policies also might be created for other town employees and the volunteer fire department. At council’s Aug. 11 meeting, President Jim McLane said town leaders recently realized a policy is needed regarding announcements of arrests and other police matters. Most CCPD […]