Some Richmond Common Council members made clear they did not support Mayor Ron Oler’s proposed 2026 budget that was funded but not balanced. That resulted in a new budget proposal. Council’s finance committee learned just an hour before council’s Oct. 6 meeting that significant changes had been made to the budget. City staff were preparing […]
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10 eateries, band join Flavor of Wayne County
Food samples from 10 eateries and live music will provide guests with the Flavor of Wayne County on Friday, Oct. 17. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has planned this year’s gathering from 6-9 p.m. at a new location: Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Participating restaurants include Corner Cafe at the […]
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2 longtime educators honored for distinguished service
Two familiar Richmond faces who’ve impacted thousands of students and various community organizations are being recognized. Earlham College is presenting Bonita Washington-Lacey and Len Clark with its Distinguished Service Award during Homecoming weekend. Washington-Lacey was named vice president for student life and dean of students at Earlham in 2021. Earlham officials say her four decades […]
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Lakes resigns as Lincoln principal
Lincoln Middle/High School has a new interim principal after its longtime leader abruptly resigned effective Thursday, Oct. 9. No mention of Principal Renée Lakes’ departure was made at a school board meeting the night before. Western Wayne Schools’ new superintendent, Kelly Plank, confirmed Lakes’ resignation to WWN on Friday afternoon, Oct. 10. Plank shared the […]
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Creitz Park payments passed
Cambridge City council conducted a brief special meeting Monday, Sept. 29, to approve payments for construction of the new performance venue to meet state deadlines for grant reporting. The outdoor structure for concerts and other types of entertainment and community gatherings was built at the western edge of Creitz Park, behind the fire station at […]
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Town defers land bank option
Centerville council unanimously approved the town’s 2026 budget and agreed to join an opioid lawsuit settlement, but didn’t commit to participating in a countywide land bank. Land bank Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County is working with consultants to create a system to address and prevent blight by securing and preserving properties until new owners […]
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Library schedules meeting to discuss $26M building project
Morrisson-Reeves Library continues to explore funding options to address critical facility issues and continue operations. It’s asking the public to join in a community forum from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 at The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. The event will focus on addressing Wayne County Council’s request to provide a […]
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Painter to depart as Boys & Girls Clubs CEO
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County announced Sept. 25 that Chief Executive Officer Alicia Painter will resign in late November after 15 years of service with the youth organization. Painter has held a variety of leadership roles since joining the organization, including camp director, program director and director of operations, before becoming CEO […]
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Wayne County man joins Indiana Landmarks board
A Cambridge City town councilor is joining Indiana Landmarks’ board as one of four new directors. Jim King was elected to help lead the statewide preservation organization at its annual meeting in September. He will serve a three-year term ending in September 2028. “I am thrilled and honored to be named to the board of […]
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Judge certifies fire lawsuit a class action
A U.S. district judge has certified as a class action a lawsuit filed after the April 2023 plastics fire in Richmond. Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana filed her order Sept. 29 in the lawsuit by Tushawn Craig and Marquetta Stokes accusing the city of Richmond, […]