While there are no local political polls that predict which national candidates Wayne County voters might choose in the upcoming election, there’s one set of data that might shed some light on how your neighbors are thinking about it: campaign contributions. The Federal Election Commission collects and publishes information about political donations as shared by […]
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INDOT plans I-70 lane, shoulder closures
Significant pavement patching and other projects are scheduled for Wayne County’s Interstate 70 starting this week. Those shoulder and lane closures are to be completed before Christmas, and before extensive construction begins early next year. Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the patching work is outside of the first planned improvements for Revive I-70, but […]
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Northeastern schools’ budget about 6% higher
Northeastern Wayne School Corporation anticipates spending about 6% more in 2025 than it planned to in 2024. The school board approved budgets for the general fund, bus replacement and capital projects during its Oct. 23 meeting. All told, next year’s budget is $19.2 million, compared to just over $18 million this year. Northeastern plans to […]
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$1.1M grant expands regional health care
Well Care Community Health has received what its officials call a significant federal grant to increase its behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Wayne and additional counties. The Richmond-based nonprofit will receive $1.1 million over two years to add staff. The funding is part of a nationwide initiative to integrate mental health and […]
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Township wants change in fire plan
Twice in the past year, Hagerstown Town Council has given a 12-month extension for Jefferson Township’s fire protection agreement rather than the traditional three-year contract. Members said both times they wanted more information about changes advocated by the township trustee. The Hagerstown Town Council extended the fire contract on Dec. 4, 2023, asking Jefferson Township […]
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School system requests resident feedback
Richmond Community Schools is asking the community for input on the future of the school corporation, its leadership and its educational programs. Administrators have posted an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/RCS_sp that allows RCS staff, students and families as well as other residents to answer a series of questions about priorities and performance. “The Board of […]
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27 local groups receive portion of $270K
Youth-focused organizations and schools in Wayne County received a portion of about $270,000 in Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation grants. SKFF’s board is supporting 27 organizations and schools in Wayne County and one each in California and Missouri. The board also invested more than $25,000 in local nonprofit education and development. The 2024 grant cycle brings […]
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Photos: Halloween fun at Morrisson-Reeves Library
Families attended the Fangtastic Fall Festival at Morrisson-Reeves Library, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Richmond, Ind. The event featured trick-or-treating and information from local organizations. View photos of the event captured by Joshua Smith in our gallery below.
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Flashing stoplights raise council’s concern
At the end of an otherwise uneventful 14-minute Richmond Common Council meeting, member Bill Engle raised a question about a flashing stoplight experiment that is irritating some motorists. Engle said that constituents in his district contacted him to ask why the traffic lights across North A Street near North 12th Street in downtown Richmond were flashing […]
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County vote centers now open
Haircuts, manicures and vehicle maintenance often require an appointment and reminders, and voters might want to take the same care in setting their own time to vote. Wayne County voters can cast ballots for a few hours on any day except Sunday, Nov. 3, before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some voters already […]