After one false start, Wayne County’s commissioners will take another crack at putting a new elevator inside the county courthouse. The project went out for bid previously, but commissioners rejected the $1,040,000 bid from Thor Construction that exceeded estimates and did not include removing an existing flue in an existing shaft where the elevator would […]
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Centerville approves 14 coaches
Centerville-Abington Community Schools has hired several coaches for the upcoming school year. The board approved the hires at its June 18 meeting. The head coaches are: Jimmy Basler, volleyball; Ricky Torres, girls soccer; Randy Ecker, boys tennis; Ricardo Torres, boys soccer; Cecil Franke, boys/girls cross country; Matthew Bellew, girls golf; Ryan Cole, football; and Zach […]
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Firefighter seeks OT pay for paramedicine course
A Richmond Fire Department firefighter/EMT has filed a grievance against the department because he has not received overtime pay for work associated with a paramedicine class. Michael Stolzfus, who joined the department Jan. 1, 2024, is enrolled with School of EMS in Winchester, a licensing program for paramedics. RPD’s new firefighters sign a contract agreeing […]
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Free workshops focus on science of reading
Parents, tutoring volunteers, youth workers and teachers are invited to learn more about the science of reading and literacy resources through free workshops. The free sessions take place on Friday, July 11, at Ivy Tech Community College’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond. Participants are encouraged to register at tinyurl.com/h5ajzw6p. While there is no registration […]
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Public meetings for July 2-10
Wednesday, July 2 Thursday, July 3 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Family sues RCS, school, City of Richmond
A student’s family has sued Richmond Community Schools, the City of Richmond and the child’s school after reporting four separate bullying incidents that they say included severe physical injuries and sexual assault. Lawyers representing the parents and their minor daughter filed the lawsuit June 23 in Wayne County Superior Court 1 against Dennis Middle School, […]
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Community events from July 2 through August 3
Thursday, July 3 Saturday, July 5 Sunday, July 6 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 July 8-10 July 9-10 Wednesday, July 9 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Monday, July 14 Tuesday, July 15 Wednesday, July 16 Thursday, July 17 Friday, July 18 July 18-19 Saturday, July 19 Monday, […]
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Couples seek county’s help with neighbor problems
Problems between neighbors drove two couples to the Wayne County Advisory Plan Commission looking for help June 26. Daryll and Lilah Webb of Williamsburg request that the county vacate an alley between their North Centerville Road home and their neighbors to the north. Daryll Webb said the undeveloped alley provides access to his garage, but […]
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Grants target reading, animal welfare, facilities
The Wayne County Foundation’s initial 2025 grant cycle will help animal welfare, provide reading opportunities for children and underserved portions of the county, and assist with facility upgrades. Seven organizations received $274,490 to enhance the spirit of community and improve quality of life, according to a news release. The grant program changed in 2025 to […]
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Knights select assistant elementary leader
Northeastern hired an elementary assistant principal and finalized the contract for its new assistant superintendent. Kailey Abner will join current Northeastern Elementary Principal Tierney Stevenson in building leadership. Abner is a graduate of Richmond High School (2014) and Indiana University East (2017). She covered a maternity leave in Connersville before having her own classroom at […]