Everyone has a part to play in bettering the place they live, according to Brad Bowman. His place — Cambridge City — honored him as its 2024 Citizen of the Year for his many activities in community betterment. It didn’t take long for Bowman to realize he had been chosen when Beth Leisure, the 2023 […]
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I-70 lane restrictions planned through Dec. 11
Construction work will reduce access to Interstate 70 lanes and road shoulders in Wayne County through Wednesday, Dec. 11. Indiana Department of Transportation officials say the work is anticipated overnight Monday, Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 11. Crews will continue soil boring work overnight this week in preparation for construction activities beginning in early 2025 […]
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International tire scheme results in arrest of Richmond man
A Richmond man is accused of being the middle man in an international scheme that fraudulently bought and resold tires. Bulmaro Santiago-Julian, 47, of the 1800 block of North J Street is formally charged with Level 5 felony corrupt business influence and five counts of aiding, inducing or causing fraud — three as Level 6 […]
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County considers donation to HELP the Animals
Wayne County’s commissioners plan to donate unspent American Rescue Plan Act money earmarked for animal welfare to the HELP the Animals shelter. A memorandum of understanding is being prepared for consideration during the commissioners’ Dec. 11 meeting. They will not meet Dec. 4 because of a conference. The county provided $50,000 in ARPA money to […]
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Revolutionary War veterans’ families to watch dedications
A group of history enthusiasts will dedicate new grave markers for two Revolutionary War veterans buried in Wayne County, and their descendants are participating in the ceremonies. The programs take place 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at New Garden Cemetery, 1334 New Garden Road, Fountain City, and at noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at King Cemetery, […]
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Developers request zoning concessions at former E-B site
Even as the former Elder-Beerman building is torn down, developers have requested zoning exceptions from the city of Richmond for the apartments that will replace the former department store. Two petitions for developer Flaherty & Collins Properties and architect American Structurepoint are on the agenda for the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals’ Dec. 18 meeting. […]
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Photos: Cambridge City welcomes Christmas season
On Saturday, Nov. 30, Cambridge City celebrated the Christmas season with its Winter Wonderland. In addition to sharing Christmas wishes with Santa, those attending Winter Wonderland could receive candy canes from the Grinch, take a ride pulled by horses, shop vendors, skate and admire the town’s Christmas tree. View photos of the event by Joshua […]
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RCS makes facility decisions
Richmond Community Schools has narrowed some plans for facility improvements and expanded others. Some previously discussed Richmond High School athletics upgrades are being reduced in favor of improving its special education classrooms and building security. At its Nov. 25 work session, several RCS board members showed enthusiasm for some or all of the additional suggested […]
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Food inspectors find splatter, mold, debris
Inspectors discovered 20 critical and 30 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included dirt, mold, food debris, food splatter and unsanitary employee practices. 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 […]
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Centerville remembers retired fire chief
Centerville residents have cried tears of sadness and of joy in recent days. Many mourned the Nov. 16 death of Dennis Spears, who served as Centerville Fire/Rescue chief for 24 years before health issues prompted his retirement earlier this year. In July, Spears attended council’s work session when Fire Station #2 on U.S. 40 was […]