An attack on a software tool that Richmond Community Schools and Centerville-Abington Schools use has potentially exposed undetermined amounts of sensitive student and teacher data to hackers. PowerSchool, a California-based cloud educational software service, notified schools who use the service that a December 2024 compromise of one of its customer support systems had allowed an […]
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Judge recuses herself from police major’s lawsuit
A Wayne County judge recused herself from a police major’s lawsuit and indicated it’s unlikely any Wayne County judge could preside over the suit. Circuit Court Judge April Drake filed her recusal from Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton’s lawsuit against Prosecutor Michael Shipman. Drake served as chief deputy prosecutor with Shipman prior to being […]
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Community’s stars shine brightly
Some of the local business and nonprofit community’s brightest stars were celebrated Friday at “A Starry Night,” Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. It was the largest crowd ever for the art-themed dinner, which sold out in about 24 hours despite moving to a larger venue, First Bank Expo Hall. Several awards were […]
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3 Bethany coworkers bring RCT plays to life
Richmond Civic Theatre relies on volunteer directors for shows, and this season, three Bethany Theological Seminary employees are stepping into the spotlight as stage directors for the first time. RCT staff say Lori Current, Karen Duhai and Terri Mitchell bring their passion, creativity and shared commitment to the community. Although each has a unique theater […]
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Councilor braces for state changes
Indiana’s busy 2025 legislative session with new Gov. Mike Braun could significantly affect county governments. State legislators will look at reducing or eliminating property taxes that significantly fund local government. And, it’s a budgeting year. Misty Hollis wants to make sure Wayne County is ready for any upcoming loss of funding. She was the only […]
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Archery prepares for state qualifiers
Archery teams from area schools will shoot in qualifier meets for the Indiana state tournament on Saturday. Northeastern Middle/Senior High School will be among teams competing at the Monroe Central qualifier at Monroe Central Elementary School, Parker City. It starts at 8 a.m. with the final flight at 4 p.m. in Monroe Central Elementary School, […]
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New grad rules requiring tough course decisions
Although 2029 seems far away, Centerville-Abington Community Schools leaders are starting work on new course and internship opportunities to meet changing graduation requirements. Tammy Chavis, director of student learning, and Superintendent Mike McCoy described Indiana’s different types of diplomas going into effect for the Class of 2029 at the board’s Jan. 8 meeting. McCoy said […]
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Richmond asks for potential improvements to be ranked
City officials say that Richmond residents’ opinions matter in an online survey about recreation, infrastructure and other topics. The survey includes list of projects that have been identified by residents as priorities in previous public planning events. Responses are due Jan. 21. Lindsay Darnell, community development coordinator, said city officials are seeking community input about […]
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Photos: Scoot over, sir!
Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]
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Drainage board OKs auction facility’s plan
A livestock auction facility planned for U.S. 27 is taking steps forward, even though its future remains uncertain. One step involved presenting a drainage plan during the Jan. 8 meeting of the county’s drainage board, which is composed of the three county commissioners. The board voted 3-0 to approve the plan as Gordon Moore, the […]