Wayne County will pay 7% more in casualty and liability insurance premiums after commissioners voted June 17 to renew the county’s policy with Travelers. The overall quote is $941,477 for the July 1 renewal. The county paid about $879,000 in premiums for the current policy year. Commissioners chose to raise the liability deductible to $25,000 […]
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School board focuses on handbooks, construction updates
Updated handbooks and current construction projects were the subject of the Northeastern Wayne Schools June 17 board meeting. President Shawntel Baker and Secretary Daniel VanDuyne were absent. Student handbooks were approved incorporating Indiana’s new phone ban policy, prohibiting student cellphone use throughout the school day. Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien explained phones can either be kept at […]
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WWS pauses referendum pursuit
Some taxpayers might be relieved after Western Wayne Schools put plans to pursue another referendum on hold, but some students might not be as pleased with upcoming handbook changes involving water bottles, hats and cell phones. Referendum Unless Western Wayne Schools’ board calls a special meeting by July 3, a referendum tax levy resolution to […]
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Hundreds involved in fair projects
This week’s Wayne County’s 4-H Fair features the hard work of hundreds of students and volunteers. According to 4-H leaders, the organization has 640 members this year. Of that number, 506 are in third through 12th grade while 134 are in kindergarten through second grade. They participate in 23 clubs and receive assistance from 125 […]
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RCS moving fifth graders back to elementary
Richmond Community Schools committed to returning fifth graders to its elementary schools for the 2027-2028 school year. Fifth graders previously were in elementary schools before RCS moved all fifth and sixth graders to Test Intermediate School and all seventh and eighth graders to Dennis Middle School. Nicole Stults, board vice president, said the discussion to […]
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Historic mansion faces repair needs, possible sale
A Richmond mansion will be closed for tours while the cooling system isn’t working. The air conditioner is just one of the expensive repairs looming at the Gaar House Museum in Richmond, and that big-ticket item has prompted additional reflection about the future of a historically significant home. Board members are considering all long-term options […]
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Garden tour, jazz/big band concerts planned
Two Wayne County arts groups are taking their events outdoors next weekend. One’s a concert in a new venue, and the other is a garden tour. Sunset Series A Richmond Symphony Orchestra ensemble will make its debut on Cambridge City’s new Creitz Park Pavilion stage. Some RSO brass musicians will offer a free concert called […]
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Centerville unclear about intersection’s new road paint
Main Street Centerville and town council members plan to pursue clarification from Indiana Department of Transportation about changes that INDOT made to a key downtown intersection. Business leaders are concerned about losing parking spaces in front of their businesses at North Morton and U.S. 40. Centerville is facing more National Road transportation challenges as semi […]
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Chamber seeks work-based learning locations
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses and government units to help them create paid or unpaid work-based learning opportunities for teens. Shawntel Baker, director of employer engagement, and Melissa Vance, president/CEO, spoke to Cambridge City council during its June 8 meeting. They provided an update on the countywide education-employer initiative. All Wayne […]
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Shed-building business receives zoning approval
A Henry County man received approval to expand his shed-building business to a Hagerstown-area property. During its June 11 meeting, the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Amos Esh’s request for a variance of use to construct storage sheds and small home shells on a 34-acre property at Indiana 1 and Fagan Road. […]