Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce and six school districts have selected a familiar face to help connect students with new work-based learning opportunities. Shawntel Baker, who is already a chamber employee, has been selected to serve as the first countywide director of employer engagement. School and chamber leaders designed the role to expand work-based […]
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Public meetings for July 9-17
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from July 9 through August 9
Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 July 15-17 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 July 17-19 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 July […]
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RCS selects 2 head coaches
During recent school board meetings, Richmond Community Schools hired head coaches for girls volleyball and boys soccer. Ryan Holliday becomes the new head boys soccer coach at Richmond High School. He was previously an assistant coach. Santiago Velandia previously served as head boys coach. Kevin Ross is Richmond High School’s new head volleyball coach. Heather […]
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Tax abatement recipients found in compliance
Wayne County Council’s tax abatement committee found six entities with tax abatements have significantly met their performance requirements. Beth Leisure, chair of the tax abatement committee, presented the findings to council during its July 2 meeting. The committee recommended council find the recipients in compliance after the annual review. Taconic Biosciences, Sugar Creek Packing, ITD […]
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Feds might not give $500K to youth clubs
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 […]