If Richmond Fire Department personnel need an emotional boost, they can visit with the department’s four-legged member — Daisy, the new comfort dog. For now, Daisy relies on her cuteness and puppy personality to provide a pick-me-up and raise morale at the fire department and wherever she visits. However, she’s working hard at obedience training […]
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Schools working on backup communications
After an extended power outage disrupted a recent school day, Centerville-Abington Community Schools wants to be better prepared for communication if a similar situation arises again. CACS officials are working on an information technology infrastructure power availability improvement plan, board members learned at their Nov. 29 meeting. They realized they had a backup power issue […]
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Public can comment on IDEM permit requests
Indiana Department of Environmental Management welcomes public comment through mid-December regarding several permit renewal applications, the impact of interstate improvements, and a request from a new business in Cambridge City. In Wayne County, petitioners include Indiana Department of Transportation, Pilgrimage Winery in Cambridge City, Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA)’s Whitewater Valley Generating Station and Richmond […]
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PHOTOS: Richmond holiday parade, “At the Movies”
Residents ignored the drizzling rain to enjoy a night “At the Movies,” the theme of this year’s downtown Richmond holiday parade, held Dec. 1. Eager children, and sometimes even adults, collected candy that parade participants threw from the trucks, trailers, bikes, cars and fire engines that drove by. Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the […]
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Seasonal performances plentiful this weekend
Several local arts venues are offering Christmas entertainment this Saturday and Sunday, ranging from a nostalgic musical comedy to festive jazz and orchestral favorites. Saturday, Dec. 2 Jeff Hamilton Jazz Trio The world-class drummer, a Richmond High School graduate, will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., […]
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Faith communities break bread together
The Richmond Interfaith Network conducted the Golden Rule Gathering on Nov. 5 at First Friends Meeting House. The event featured music, commentary and readings from a variety of faiths including Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Baha’i, Sikh and Native American traditions. Attendees enjoyed a meal, and Oran Baumeister from the Native American Community and a Richmond […]
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Local man’s WWII remains ID’d
Nearly eight decades after he was killed in World War II, a Richmond man’s remains have been positively identified for final burial early next year. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced Nov. 22 that Lt. Gene Walker, a U.S. Army tanker, had been accounted for on July 21, a news release said. Walker died […]
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Common Council speeds through light agenda
In a Nov. 20 meeting that lasted barely five minutes, Richmond Common Council covered the basics but deferred action on a potential designated outdoor refreshment area classification for the Depot District, under consideration since September. The group approved meeting minutes and accepted Anchor Transload LLC as a new taxpayer in the city’s main tax increment […]
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Student section keeps energy level high at games
Imagine it’s the final play of the game against your crosstown rival. You go to shoot the winning basket, run for the winning touchdown or hit the winning volleyball into the court. In your head, you’re probably imagining the roar of a cheering crowd behind you, supporting you. You can probably see the hundreds of […]
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Girls Inc. honors 5
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has recognized one girl and four women for their contributions to the community. This year’s signature event on Nov. 17 at Forest Hills Country Club, themed “Fuel Her Fire,” quickly sold out. Awards were given in the categories of Strong, Smart, Bold and Inspiring, along with Girl of the Year. […]