Richmond Police Department is offering its 28th Citizen Police Academy in August. Applications are due Aug. 9 for the program, which is offered from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays from Aug. 13-Oct. 8. Most classes are at the Richmond Municipal Building, 50 N. Fifth St. Residents and business owners are invited to get an accurate look at […]
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WCTV meeting, special show schedule for July 29-Aug.10
The following public meetings will air live or in replay on Whitewater Community Television’s WGTV cable channel 11. For more information, call (765) 973-8488 or visit www.wctv.info. Replays of government meetings are available on WGTV Online, WCTV’s Video on Demand site. Monday, July 29 7pm RP&L Board of Directors (07-15) 7:06pm Richmond Common Council (07-15) […]
Police: Threat of Wayne County ‘massacre’ results in arrest
Cambridge City Police Department received multiple complaints Monday, July 29, in reference to an individual allegedly making threats on social media to “massacre” people in the Cambridge City community. In a news release, the department police said the complaints were investigated and ultimately an arrest was made. Officers acted quickly on this incident and had […]
UPDATED: Water boil advisory lifted in Cambridge City
The Town of Cambridge City Water Department has lifted a water boil advisory for a small stretch of U.S. 40 as of Tuesday, July 30. The boil advisory was issued at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 25. A boil order has been issued for all residents in the 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 blocks of […]
Local children’s book author seeks votes in national contest
A locally written, illustrated and published book for young readers is seeking votes in a national contest. Bess Sturgis’ nomination for the 2019 Penned Con’s best children’s/middle grade author came about by peer review/peer voting, similar to the way the Academy Awards are done. “Because Penned Con authors come together from all over the world […]
Richmond man hurt in shooting identified
On Monday, July 15, Richmond Police Department shared the identity of a local man who was injured in a July 12 shooting. The person shot has been identified as Joseph Deloney, 38, of Richmond. Deloney was shot multiple times, however the injuries were not life-threatening, said Capt. Curt Leverton of the police department’s Investigative Services […]
Schedule for Wayne County government meetings, new programs on WCTV, July 21-27
The following is a list of new and special programs for the week of July 21-27. WGTV Channel 11 • Wayne County Connection – Tuesday, 7/23 @ 6:00pm Topic: Ivy Tech Community College Richmond. Guest: Phil Quinn, Marketing Coordinator with Ivy Tech. Host: Michael Sweigart. • IN Focus (Pre-Recorded) – Thursday, 7/25 @ 6:00pm Topic: […]
Wayne County Foundation offers information meeting for 2019 Challenge Match program
Wayne County Foundation is announcing the 2019 Challenge Match Program. The Challenge Match program is an opportunity for participating not-for-profit organizations to cultivate new donors and encourage increased giving from current contributors, especially for general operating support. In the last seven years, the Challenge Match has helped 71 organizations raise over $7.88 million, including $1.46 […]
Home’s wall collapse leads to closure of U.S. 40 section
A Dublin veteran lost his home shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, when a wall collapsed as he and a neighbor were inside visiting. Marvin Schroeder narrowly escaped injury, as did his visitor, Patricia McDaniel, who owns an antique shop across the street. Local emergency responders said the home would have to be torn […]
Centerville plans temporary power outage
There will be temporary power outages in specific areas of Centerville on Monday, July 15, 2019 beginning approximately 8:00am. This is to work on tree trimming. The areas affected are as follows: Warren Drive Walnut Court North side West Main Street from Ash Street to McMinn If you have any questions, please contact the office […]