Community members cool off during a family night Tuesday, July 14, at the Cordell Municipal Pool in Richmond. The last family night of summer for ages 12 and younger accompanied by a parent or guardian will be 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the pool, 9 S.W. 13th St., followed by the Back to School […]
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Anthem shifting Meridian patients to other providers
Meridian Health Services has announced that insurance company Anthem is unexpectedly ending their relationship for Medicaid patients starting July 25. Anthem will try to transfer more than 18,000 patients to a new care provider, most likely further away from their current care providers, Meridian officials said in their announcement. They said patients might face difficulties […]
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1 appointed to sewage district board
Cambridge City’s council has filled one of the town’s two open seats on Western Wayne Regional Sewage District board and seeks help providing additional public services. During its July 13 meeting, council nominated Grady Munchel to one of the vacant seats. WWRSD usually conducts brief meetings at 7 p.m. the third Monday each month. It […]
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Women’s recovery center could open in Western Wayne
A faith-based women’s recovery center for substance misuse is another step closer to opening in Cambridge City. Jacque Barricklow, Erin Hackleman and Tonya Proffitt discussed initial plans for The Dwelling Place recovery home with town leaders at council’s July 13 meeting. Already volunteering in jail and street ministry, they receive frequent regional inquiries for help […]
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RP&L proposes phased power bill surge
Anticipating future growth, Richmond Power & Light has proposed phased rate changes that would cost a 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential customer about $14 extra each month in 2029. The proposal follows a cost of service study by NextGen Strategies & Solutions that determined revenue necessary for RP&L to remain financially sound and prepare for its future. The […]
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Council not ducking fowl conversation
Chickens and comedians were among Cambridge City council’s topics during its Monday, July 13, meeting. Fowl After being assessed fines for possessing a total of 14 chickens and ducks in town limits, resident Mitchell Stitt requested modified code to allow them. Stitt shared research finding fowl waste and noise are less destructive than those of […]
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Supplies, services offered before school starts
Several community organizations are offering back-to-school giveaways. Some are focused on providing supplies while they last. Some events also offer free or discounted services such as dental cleanings and health screenings. Cambridge City A supply distribution is planned at the Back to School Bash from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Cambridge City Christian Church, […]
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Cambridge City ponders water rate increase
A new ordinance would increase rates and charges for Cambridge City’s water services to cover operational costs. The last increase was in January 2022. Town leaders say Cambridge City’s rates are among the area’s lowest. The increase would be phased in over three cycles. Phase I would start Jan. 1, 2027, and Phases II and […]
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Hutton adding 37 jobs
A 181-year-old Wayne County employer is expanding its products and number of employees through confident new owners. At its July 15 meeting, Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County’s board approved a $73,000 grant for National Stamping & Fabrications LLC. The company continues doing business as J.M. Hutton & Co. at 1701 S. Eighth St. in […]
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Contracts converted for 32 teachers on emergency permits
Some Richmond Community Schools administrators, teachers and office staff are changing their employment status. Nearly 50 departures, hires and changes of assignment are taking place in the weeks before RCS students return Aug. 5. And, a new state-mandated change in teacher employment law impacts 32 RCS educators’ contracts. Temporary teaching contracts At their July 15 […]