“We’re going to bring a lot of jobs and a lot of laughter here to town.” That’s what Louie Keen told Richmond Common Council about the Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store during its Aug. 5 meeting. Council unanimously approved a zoning change for the former New Creations church and school property along U.S. 40 […]
Category: News
Posted inNews
Dedication celebrates arts in schools
While the Wayne County Mural Program Competition is prompting new looks at exterior walls, two organizations are dedicating a relatively new interior mural they’d like to spotlight too. Richmond Art Museum and Richmond High School Alumni Association are teaming to organize the mural’s dedication at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. It’s free and open to […]
Posted inNews
Survey error extends Loop project timeline
Portions of East Main Street will be closed an additional 33 days because of errors with the original survey for the Loop Phase 2 project in Richmond. Although the 700 and 800 blocks of East Main Street are now open, the overall completion date on East Main is now estimated as Sept. 9. That’s what […]
Posted inNews
$35K distributed to reduce drug use, addiction
Tim Pierson, the Drug Free Wayne County Partnership director, presented Wayne County’s commissioners with the group’s list of grant recipients during the Aug. 7 afternoon meeting. DFWCP had $35,349 to award equally in three categories. Law enforcement and justice awards are $4,130 to Richmond Police Department, $3,000 to Wayne County Community Corrections, $2,613 to Cambridge […]
Posted inNews
Economic impact shows tourism ‘alive and well’
Murals painted for a contest will add to Wayne County’s attractions for visitors. Mary Walker, the executive director of the Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau, spoke about the murals Aug. 7 when presenting her 2025 budget to Wayne County Council. The murals are on schedule to be completed by the end of August, and […]
Posted inNews
Communities in Schools will continue to serve RCS
Richmond Community Schools will continue to have Communities in Schools of Wayne County employees in most of its buildings to motivate kids to stay in school and connect them with social services. After working through some budgetary concerns, RCS’ board has approved a memorandum of understanding with CIS for site coordinator services in 2024-2025. RCS […]
Posted inNews
Western Wayne building projects receive $477K
Travelers along U.S. 40 in Western Wayne County should soon see eight spruced up commercial buildings. Six buildings in Cambridge City and one each in Dublin and East Germantown were selected for grants from a $1 million Downtown Revitalization pool. The money comes from Wayne County government’s contribution of American Rescue Plan Act dollars for […]
Posted inNews
RCS might move 5th grade back to elementaries
Richmond Community Schools is considering reconfiguring grade levels and building use for 2025-2026 or beyond. Administrator Assistance, the firm RCS contracted to study the issue, said strong consideration should be given to moving fifth grade back to elementary schools. That decision would drive all other recommendations. Long-range planning and declining student enrollment prompted the evaluation. […]
Posted inNews
Hagerstown used-car lot will move to owners’ residence
Rummel’s Auto Sales will soon move from Main Street Hagerstown to the owners’ Indiana 1 homesite. Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved Aug. 8 a variance of use for the property at 11070 N. Ind. 1 northwest of Economy. The variance permits a used-car lot with no more than 10 vehicles to operate on […]
Posted inNews
Superintendent among Dancing with the Stars competitors
A baker, Realtor, physician assistant, aquatics coordinator and a school superintendent are among the competitors seeking to win a dancing competition. Birth to Five is again organizing its Dancing with the Stars of Wayne County fundraiser. This year’s event is from 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St., […]