Richmond Fire Department plans to renovate three of its five fire stations. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety opened bids Aug. 1 for a renovation project at Station 2, 930 Winding Ridge Drive. A prebid document shows a new floor plan featuring a reimagined kitchen with three refrigerators and a table, a renovated […]
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Retired Northeastern, college art teacher gets solo show
Art teachers widely share their students’ works with their school communities and cheer them on. Unfortunately, some teachers never get the chance to have their own solo show in a professional museum. However, Ed Thornburg, who inspired many local students to pursue their artistic dreams, now gets the opportunity to fill a Richmond Art Museum […]
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Blood center issues emergency appeal for donations
A regional blood bank has issued an emergency alert because of a donation shortage. Solvita, formerly Community Blood Center, is struggling to meet blood demand from local hospitals. “The gap between what we are collecting and what hospitals are ordering has become an emergency,” said Tracy Morgan, Solvita’s vice president of donor services, in a […]
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Centerville schools board OKs new staff, transfer students
Centerville-Abington Community Schools conducted a brief board meeting July 31 to approve some personnel changes and 24 additional transfer students for the new school year. CACS has planned another special meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, for more approvals of personnel and transfer students if needed before its regular 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and […]
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‘Rock of Ages’ includes many 1980s hits
Rock music fans are invited to wear 1980s-themed clothing and witness some of their favorite songs being integrated into a story on stage. Some super fans might even choose to watch from new VIP seats in the theater’s orchestra pit. Richmond Civic Theatre is opening its 2024-2025 season with “Rock of Ages,” a musical comedy […]
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When Jubilee Days almost wasn’t
Jubilation and gratitude seemed to be the general reaction to Jubilee Days 2024, the festival that almost didn’t happen. “I’m glad they could pull it together,” said attendee Debbie Bell after the Jubilee Days parade on Saturday morning, Aug. 3. Bell referred to the hurried work of a crew that took over festival planning when […]
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Council unblocks housing development in 7-2 vote
In the case of the Smith Hill planned unit development, Richmond Common Council members ultimately decided that the city’s housing needs outweigh neighbors` concerns. They voted 7-2 on Aug. 5 to approve zoning changes necessary for the development south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road. About 90 people filled council chambers, […]
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Station 2 name rewards chief’s ‘bang-up job’
Dennis Spears, Centerville’s retired fire chief, knew something was unusual when he saw the town’s council room packed with Centerville Fire/Rescue members. Those volunteers, along with Spears’ relatives and neighbors, witnessed the unveiling of a new sign dedicating Fire Station #2 as Chief Dennis Spears Station 2. They gave Spears a standing ovation. Council unanimously […]
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Bands strive to grow, thrill communities
Although their shows look and sound unique, Wayne County’s band directors are proudly united about how much their students grew as musicians and leaders this summer. That hands-on learning culminated at Indiana State Fair Band Day on Friday, Aug. 2, which eastern Indiana schools dominated. Richmond’s “Gennett Legacy” tribute to the city’s 1920s jazz recording […]
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Uranus owner excited about Richmond
Louie Keen said he’s excited to open his third Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store in Richmond. The Uranus owner — or self-described mayor — appeared July 24 before the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission to support a zoning request for a portion of the former New Creations church and boarding school along U.S. 40 at […]