Northeastern High School’s archery team finished 21st during the National Archery in the Schools Program Championship-Bullseye in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Knights scored 3,213 points during its Thursday, June 6, competition. Two of its archers finished in the top 30 in the nation for their grade. Annie Hickel was 24th among ninth grade girls and […]
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Deadline nearing for playground campaign
Through lemonade sales, checks and online gifts, Cambridge City has raised $37,300 about two weeks before its deadline to raise $50,000 to improve its park playground. The deadline for donations is 10 p.m. June 23 toward making Creitz Park inclusive for more kids and families. In May, Western Wayne Elementary School third graders delivered $295.02 […]
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No butts about it: Council wants city cleanup
Howard Price held aloft a large bag of trash June 3 as he began addressing Richmond Common Council members. “We’re not the Rose City anymore; we’re the Butt City,” Price said, estimating there were 200 cigarette butts in the bag. Price collected the trash walking through Glen Miller Park and brought it as an example […]
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Employer adding as many as 80 jobs
Two large projects — one to create jobs and one to provide additional housing — are moving forward with support from Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County. Plant expansion Richmond Beverage Solutions at 1590 N.W. 11th St. in Richmond is planning a $45 million expansion that’s projected to create at least 65 new full-time jobs […]
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Superintendent ‘elated’ about school face-lift
Western Wayne Schools’ superintendent is pleased that workers are quickly giving Lincoln Middle School a bright new look, an esports program is starting with help from a grant, and at least two school board incumbents say they won’t run this fall. Renovation During WWS’ June 5 board meeting, Superintendent Andy Stover said he wants residents […]
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Gallery: Hot air balloon event
Richmond Rose Garden volunteers organized the 10th 1stBLOOM&GLOW on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The event celebrates the first blooms on the garden’s hundreds of rose bushes and raises money to maintain them. After a sold out garden gala including food from area restaurants and caterers, onlookers enjoyed watching several hot air balloons inflate on Glen […]
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Youth organization racing to raise $25,000
Birth to Five aims to secure $12,500 in June donations to receive a matching grant of the same amount. The organization, which serves all of Wayne County, has begun a Race to $25K. Stamm-Koechlein Family Foundation will match each dollar given up to $12,500. Staff say showing support will benefit today’s local children and families […]
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Suspect in officer’s killing dies in prison cell
The man accused of killing Richmond K-9 Officer Seara Burton died June 6 in his prison cell. The death of Phillip Matthew Lee, 48, ends the criminal case charging him with murder without a trial. Lee won’t face a jury of his peers, and there won’t be a verdict. “Two years ago, a very bad […]
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Back-to-School Fit Fair replacing City Fit
Community partners are being sought for a Back-to-School Fit Fair. Meridian Health Services is combining what it calls the best of the event previously known as City Fit with school registration to help parents and students at a one-stop shop. The event will include free health screenings and immunizations by Meridian’s family medical care, dentistry […]
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Tower project impacting Centerville water
Centerville is about to begin extensive work to its water towers that could affect customers’ water pressure and require neighboring fire departments to bring tanker trucks. Town Manager Kevin Slick told council at its May 28 work session that the routine maintenance, safety upgrades and painting are to begin the week of June 10. One […]