Hoosier high schools have begun their academic meet competition season, and several schools in Wayne, Randolph and Fayette counties have won at least one subject during their first three competitions. Indiana Academic Super Bowl program is sponsored by Indiana Association of School Principals. Since 1987, teens enhance their research and study skills by delving into […]
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RCS teachers present communication, workload concerns
Richmond Community Schools board members heard speakers on topics ranging from busing to internal communication challenges, and updated how many valedictorians can be honored at their Feb. 12 meeting. Teacher concerns RHS teachers Marc Price and Jay Lee, who serves as Richmond Education Association president, noted communication with district officials has deteriorated since 2023 when […]
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No prosecutor misconduct found
A grievance against Wayne County’s prosecutor had no merit, according to the Indiana Supreme Court’s disciplinary commission. Prosecutor Mike Shipman received a letter dated Feb. 14 from Adrienne Meiring, executive director of the disciplinary commission. It said the grievance filed by Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton was dismissed “as not raising a substantial question […]
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Today’s special: A side of food inspection violations
Inspectors discovered six critical and eight noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment and improper food temperatures. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers to view. Wayne County Health Department employees […]
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Planning process builds on county’s momentum
Wayne County Council members and the county commissioners took their opportunity to set priorities for the county’s future during the Feb. 19 workshop. HWC Engineering and Forward Wayne County visited to conduct an input session as part of a countywide planning process. The planning builds on momentum created during the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program and […]
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Steps continue to alter county recycling plan
Wayne County is navigating the necessary steps to dissolve Wayne Union Recycling after withdrawing last year from Wayne Union Recycling Solid Waste Management District. Commissioner Jeff Plasterer presented commissioners with a list of WUR assets during the commissioners’ Feb. 19 meeting. The assets included two laptops and a Ricoh printer with a five-year maintenance contract […]
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Need, desire drive new houses
A local developer received primary plat approval to create a nine-lot subdivision along U.S. 27. Scott Pierce, a Fountain City native, plans for the Deer Trace subdivision to cover 24 acres on the northwest corner of U.S. 27 and Union Pike. The subdivision will be north of Webster Road, which runs into the angled Union […]
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Recycling changes coming
The answer to that recurring question, “can we recycle this?” will soon be changing in Richmond. Richmond Sanitary District will purchase a compactor and a new baler with grant funding it has received, according to Pat Smoker, the district’s superintendent. Smoker updated Richmond Common Council members about his department during council’s Feb. 18 meeting. Using […]
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Gallery: FFA Farmers Breakfast
The annual Wayne County FFA Farmers Breakfast was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the First Bank Kuhlman Center in Richmond. The Hagerstown, Northeastern Wayne and Western Wayne FFA chapters hosted the annual agricultural event. Following breakfast, FFA member Brooke Stuart introduced members of the guest panel. Featured guests included: Veterinarian Greg Kurtz, Dalla King, […]
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Youth sports sign-up deadlines approaching
Several Wayne County nonprofit youth sports organizations are concluding their registration for summer programs in the coming days. Some organizations can offer information about financial assistance upon request. Nonprofits are invited to send information about upcoming activities to contact@westernwaynenews.com.