Proposals are due Jan. 23 for grants through Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation, and tickets for its annual luncheon are now for sale. Projects should enhance the lives of local women and girls. Applications can be found at wwn.to/WFAPP26. Winners will be announced at the 22nd annual luncheon, which starts at 11 a.m. […]
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Scooter races help students
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce organized another scooter race to pit school superintendents and principals against each other during Wayne County’s annual basketball tournament featuring girls and boys teams from Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown and Northeastern. Northeastern High School Principal John Markward won the first race and Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Jordan McCaslin won […]
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City awards city’s 2026 fuel contract to Keystone
Keystone Cooperative will supply the city of Richmond with unleaded and diesel fuels during 2026. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved a contract with Keystone during a Jan. 8 meeting. Keystone was the only bidder for the yearlong contract. The board also provided Kara Noe, the city purchasing manager, authority to sign […]
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Expired milk, unwashed hands concern inspectors
Six restaurants or stores required follow-up visits in early December, but nearly all violations had been corrected when Wayne County Health Department inspectors returned a few days later. Shortly before the holidays, Wayne County Health Department found seven new concerns during recent routine inspections at food establishments. One inspection took place after a visitor reported […]
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Reid Health grants support maternal, infant and children’s health programs
Reid Health’s Community Engagement announced the 14 recipients of its third grant cycle in 2025. Regional nonprofits received a total of $100,000 with programs focused on supporting maternal, infant and children’s health. Area recipients impact communities in Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Union and Wayne counties in Indiana, and Preble County, Ohio. Reid Health Community Engagement […]
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RP&L expects progress on coal ash project
Richmond Power & Light hopes to this year begin the process of containing roughly 400,000 tons of coal ash on its property, General Manager Tony Foster told his board of directors Jan. 5. The Whitewater Valley Generating Station along U.S. 27, which was built in 1954, burned coal and created the ash from the 1950s […]
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Volunteers needed for accessible prom
Wayne County’s Night to Shine prom needs volunteers to bring joy to area teens and adults with disabilities. The free prom takes place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at First English Lutheran Church, 2727 E. Main St., Richmond. The local Night to Shine is open to 125 participants ages 14 and older who dress […]
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Community events from Jan. 14-31
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Public meetings for Jan. 14-22
Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. 15 Tuesday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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City seeks $1.4M grant for new airport terminal
Richmond will apply for a $1.4 million grant to help construct a new Richmond Municipal Airport terminal. During its Jan. 5 meeting, Richmond Common Council unanimously granted permission for the application to the Federal Aviation Administration, which has funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grant requires a $35,000 city match from airport funds, […]