After reviewing the town’s 2027 budget, much of the discussion at Centerville council’s work session revolved around replacing a stolen Flock camera and inaccurate electric meters. The latter might increase some customers’ bills. Budget Council conducted a public hearing for the 2027 budget during the Sept. 28 workshop, but no residents spoke. Clerk-Treasurer Sarah Rice […]
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Richmond student attends Black Caucus conference
Richmond’s Nathan Hogg was nearly speechless when reflecting on his experience attending a national policy conference on issues affecting African Americans and the global Black community. The Congressional Black Caucus Conference’s 55th annual legislative event was held Sept. 16-20 in Washington D.C. “To be in a room with 20,000 people who look like you, where […]
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Milton suspends police force, cuts employee hours ahead of ’27 budget
Milton council members made hard decisions with a goal of financial stability at a special meeting on Sept. 29. With community input, the council voted 4-0 to suspend its police department, reduce employee hours and potentially donate council member salaries back to the town, through the end of the year. The moves come after a […]
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PHOTOS: Fair fans flock to Fourth
Plenty of festival fans took advantage of beautiful fall weekend weather to attend the Oct. 3 and 4 Fourth Street Fair in Richmond. The annual festival closes blocks of the historic neighborhood to traffic for visitors to gaze upon booths featuring local organizations, businesses and artisans, and to have their photos taken in a fall […]
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Flood relief moves into next phase
Found money and a celebration of new friendships were part of the final day of operations for Cambridge City’s flood relief center. On Sept. 30, a man drove into the parking lot of Cambridge City Christian Church’s ministry center, and asked where to donate money to flood relief. He’d found $20 and decided the church […]
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Flood notebook: Lumpy’s, antique fair return
A Cambridge City gathering spot is reopening, long-term recovery efforts are starting, assistance deadlines are nearing, and emergency management staff are visiting the county. Downtown momentum Known for breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hearty breakfasts and other comfort food, Lumpy’s Cafe reopened Oct. 3 after extensive repairs from Aug. 12 flood damage. Nearly 900 likes have been […]
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Voting begins at courthouse
Shortly after the calendar flipped to October, voters could begin casting ballots for the November election. In-person absentee voting began Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The ballot includes races where all Hoosiers get a say, such as secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer, and their U.S. representative in […]
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Morrisson-Reeves approves 2027 repairs project
Morrisson-Reeves Library will launch a multimillion-dollar project to address immediate repairs to its downtown Richmond building. The project is set to begin summer 2027 and end early 2028. According to a press release, the $4.5 million project will address high-risk structural needs such as severe roof leaks, the lack of a fire suppression system, rebuilding […]
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Community wins at 1st Lego building competition
Imaginations were put to the test at PolyFrames’ first “Battle of the Bricks” Lego competition on Sept. 22 in Richmond. The event was held in “The Dungeon” at the 100 N. Ninth St. building. At 6 p.m., PolyFrames owner Nate Helms explained the rules to the 12 competitors. Each had 45 minutes to construct a […]
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7-Eleven annexation moves to city council
Richmond will grow by about 8 acres if the city’s council approves an ordinance annexing a 7-Eleven-branded gas station and convenience store. During its Sept. 23 meeting, the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission recommended 9-0 that Richmond Common Council approve the voluntary annexation of 8.36 acres at 2243 U.S. 35. Council will make the final decision. […]