The Wayne County Health Department will move back home soon. Early in 2020, the department left 203 E. Main St. when the public health department separated from the health clinic that became Well Care. The county ended its lease with Well Care on May 31, and the clinic has moved to a new building on […]
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Reports find town councils noncompliant
Two reports by the Indiana State Board of Accounts identified that Whitewater and Mount Auburn town councils failed to comply with several legal requirements. The Whitewater investigation spanned from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. Mount Auburn’s was conducted Jan 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2024. Violations included noncompliance with open door laws; failure […]
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County council looks for budget help
With millions of dollars to allocate, hundreds of accounts to track, strict state reporting requirements and 2027 budget time quickly approaching, Wayne County Council needs more help administering the county’s budgeting process. Originally, council was looking to contract for assistance properly recording and reporting budget requests and changes, but it has since pivoted, something council […]
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New batteries help power Richmond
Richmond has served as a city of firsts during its relationship with the Indiana Municipal Power Agency. Richmond Power and Light helped found IMPA, served as a solar park pilot site and hosted the first solar panels that tracked the sun throughout the day. And now, IMPA chose Richmond as its first battery energy storage […]
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RP&L provides customers a small summer savings
Richmond Power and Light’s customers will save a little money on electricity from July through September. The RP&L board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, passed the third-quarter energy cost adjustments during its June 1 meeting. The ECAs are adjusted quarterly based on rates RP&L pays for power, and the ECAs will decrease […]
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Council delays zoning decisions for Uranus, condos
Richmond Common Council delayed its zoning decisions to receive additional information, putting two development projects on hold June 1. Both zoning changes received recommendations for approval from the Richmond Advisory Plan Commission during its May 27 meeting, and city zoning staff also recommended approval for both. Council first heard the request to rezone 6412 National […]
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Teacher of the Year brightens students’ day
In remembering the positive impact that adults had during a difficult time in his life, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ latest Teacher of the Year serves as a mentor in classrooms, athletics and community organizations. Mike Day, a 1989 Centerville Senior High School graduate, says CACS became a source of stability, encouragement and hope following the loss […]
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30 to compete in 4-H royalty contests
Six young women are seeking the opportunity to be Wayne County 4-H Fair queen, and 24 younger girls are seeking titles as well. Their competition begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in Centerville Senior High School’s auditorium, 507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville. Admission is $5 for ages 6 and older. Queen contestants must be […]
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Henley factory: History and idealism live here
Henry Freeman likes history, old knives and the old wooden buildings in Wayne County. Nearly a decade ago he put the three together and started making knives the old way, using some of that old wood for the handles. He teaches one-day classes where students walk out the door with their name etched on a […]
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School pursues less screen time, more face time
Western Wayne Schools is receiving positive community feedback for eliminating daily screen time for kindergarten and first graders. On June 1, WWS officials announced an intentional technology shift away from a 1-to-1 student-to-device ratio for the 2026-2027 school year. The statement noted that technology will remain a valuable resource and teachers can decide when a […]