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County insurance premiums rise 18.4%

Wayne County will pay nearly $130,000 in additional insurance premiums the next 12 months than during the past 12 months. The county’s insurance runs July 1 to June 30, and county commissioners heard a presentation by Andy Brown of Gregory & Appel Insurance of Indianapolis during their June 26 meeting. Commissioners unanimously voted to use […]

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Coalition gives equity policy draft to RCS

Richmond Community Schools officials have received a draft of a proposed equity policy that’s been four years in the making.  Three representatives of Richmond Education Association’s Racial Equity Coalition addressed RCS leaders during the public comment portion of the June 19 school board meeting.  Debbie Carter, Erica Pearson and T. Washington said they represented current […]

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Deputies duel for Grand Prix victory

Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Dwenger slipped past Deputy Luke Sheridan to win the inaugural Safety Village Grand Prix pedal car competition sponsored by Birth to Five on June 25. Eight competitors pedaled around Safety Village in Richmond in quarterfinal, semifinal and championship rounds. The event, which also included giveaways and information from other children’s […]

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Richmond aims to spend development dollars on public safety

The Richmond Redevelopment Commission has embarked on the process to permit public safety expenditures from tax dollars collected in special economic development districts. That process required Richmond Advisory Plan Commission approval of a resolution adding public safety expenditures, both capital and operational, to its Tax Increment Finance district development plan, which is the TIF district […]

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3 to be feted for community contributions 

Two Wayne County leaders in health care and industry — and one organization helping girls succeed — soon will be honored at a dinner.   After reviewing nominations, Wayne Bank and Indiana University East have announced this year’s Athena winners. Sharrie Harlin has earned the Athena Leadership Award and Paige Crosset is the Young Professional. Girls […]

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Students’ attendance rewarded through Every Day Counts giveaways

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce distributed scooters and Cincinnati Reds tickets to qualifying students in Wayne County’s elementary, middle and high schools. Chamber staff organized the Every Day Counts festivities in May, formerly known as “School is Cool,” to encourage school attendance and make its importance known. Nearly 1,000 students met this year’s guidelines […]

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Local lawmakers highlight new laws

Wayne County’s lawmakers helped write or champion several new state laws during the 2024 legislative session that took effect July 1.  State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) notes the law he wrote that curbs surprise ambulance bills.  The retired surgeon said more Hoosiers will soon be protected from surprise bills from out-of-network ambulance providers. Health insurance […]