More of the electricity Richmond Power & Light purchases comes from renewables and nuclear generation. The Indiana Municipal Power Agency, which supplies 61 communities with municipally owned utilities, has reduced its reliance on coal during the past decade. RP&L General Manager shared with his board of directors Oct. 2 parts of a presentation IMPA President […]
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Area schools cooperate, but will not consolidate
Public school corporations have ways of improving student achievement without forced consolidation, according to local small school officials, including online learning and some degree of cooperation with other school districts. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce agrees but is renewing its push for improving the academic performance and economic efficiency of the smallest school corporations, with […]
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Early voting begins inside county courthouse
Cambridge City, Milton and Richmond voters may begin casting their ballots Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the council and/or mayoral candidates who they believe will be effective in shaping their community’s future. Here are some tips about where to find information about candidates and the county’s polling places between now and Nov. 7. Where to learn […]
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Banners will honor Western Wayne veterans, active military members
Names and photos of Western Wayne veterans are being sought for new banners. Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce is gathering submissions before Oct. 24 so the banners can be hung along Main Street before Veterans Day. The 36-by-24 double-sided vinyl banners can be made to honor any past or present Western Wayne resident currently or […]
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County receives help with HELP projects
Two Wayne County groups will take over management of Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program projects after Oct. 4 decisions by the county’s commissioners, including one described as “irresponsible governing.” The three commissioners unanimously agreed that the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County would organize and operate blight elimination within Wayne County. The EDC’s Sarah Mitchell previously […]
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Residents provide feedback on I-70 plan
The Indiana Department of Transportation has included 5-foot-wide sidewalks along U.S. 40 at the Interstate 70 interchange in its reconstruction plans. Barry Cramer, an avid bicyclist, doesn’t think that’s enough, however; he advocated for wider multiuse lanes rather than the sidewalks during a Revive I-70 public hearing Oct. 4 at Ivy Tech Community College Richmond. […]
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County council plans 2024 employee raises
Wayne County Council plans to again improve employee salaries during 2024. Consultant Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele and Associates of Muncie is comparing county salaries with comparable positions in other counties and the private sector. It then provides a midpoint for each position. During its Oct. 4 meeting, council addressed employee raises for 2024. Council members propose […]
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Hagerstown mulls implementing April eclipse controls
While applauding Hagerstown residents and businesses’ eagerness to prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse, Brian Longbons is sounding a cautionary note. A second public planning meeting is planned for Thursday, Oct. 12. “There is a lot of interest in people doing a lot of things” to welcome an expected horde of visitors during the April […]
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’50 Over 50′ puts women in new light
Susanna Tanner began feeling invisible when she entered her early 50s. She decided to help other women in her age group and beyond feel visible through sharing their stories and finding new ways to present their images. The Richmond-based professional photographer began developing a series of portraits called the “50 Over 50 Project,” on display […]
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3 council members oppose funded, unbalanced budget
Richmond Common Council passed a $60 million budget for 2024, but three council members voted against it. Ron Oler, Jeff Cappa and Larry Parker said last year that they would not vote for another budget that does not have its expenditures matching the city’s income, and all three lived up to their words during the […]