On Thursday, Northeastern Wayne Schools posted an application for superintendent, inviting those interested in becoming the school system’s top leader to share about the strengths, skills and experiences that would make them a good fit for the role. The online posting did not accompany any announcement about the status of the current superintendent, Dr. Matthew […]
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RP&L studies its costs and rates
When Richmond Power & Light left the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in 2022, the utility’s board retained the new requirement that RP&L conduct a cost of service and rate study every five years. The 2020 study resulted in rate increases phased across three years, and to meet the five-year requirement, a new study is underway […]
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Wawa receives approval for pylon sign
The Wawa gas station and convenience store under construction along Williamsburg Pike received Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals variances for a pylon sign July 9. The 3-0 vote permits Wawa’s sign to be 27 feet tall and 330.75 square feet, exceeding the maximums of 10 feet and 200 square feet in the industrial commercial zoning […]
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Potential election costs unknown for Cambridge City
Nearly everything goes up in price in 10 years, and elections are likely no exception. Cambridge City paid $1,086 in 2015, the last year the town needed its own election. If the town has a contested council race this fall, it’s responsible for covering the election costs. Election officials are still determining what that amount […]
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82 planned new houses start at about $300K each
As officials and developers work to address housing needs, more details are now available about proposed home and lot sizes and prices for five Wayne County unfinished subdivisions. $26 million will be invested to build eighty-two single-family homes, with support from Wayne County’s new Housing Accelerator Program. Half of the homes will be in Cambridge […]
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Public meetings for July 16-23
Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Monday, July 21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July 23 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 16 through August 22
Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 July 17-19 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20 Monday, July 21 July 21-26 Tuesday, July 22 July 22-24 Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Friday, July 25 July 25-26 Saturday, July 26 July 26-Aug. 3 July 26-Aug. 2 Sunday, July 27 Monday, July 28 […]
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Blue Regiment’s win ends 2-decade wait
After organizing 20 Archway Classic marching band competitions, 2025 will stand out in Blue Regiment history. Saturday’s event was the first time Centerville Senior High School took home the top prize in its own contest. With a score of 55.625, Centerville’s “Jestures” show won by more than half a point over Richmond’s “Shut Up and […]
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Meet new WWS leader at reception
Western Wayne Schools has scheduled a community reception for its new yet-to-be-named superintendent and welcomed another new board member. Superintendent search WWS has planned two events related to hiring a new district leader. The board will hear public objections or support for a proposed superintendent’s contract at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July […]
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Fantastic fair: Get the dish on local eateries
Inspectors reported one item found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required […]