Wayne County municipalities met with state and federal funding agencies April 21 during Wayne County Agency Day at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. During the event sponsored by Forward Wayne County and Wayne County government, representatives from municipalities learned about upcoming grant cycles, low-interest loan programs and technical assistance opportunities, attempting to align local needs, particularly […]
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Candidates share views in election forum
As voters headed to the polls at the end of the primary election season, some candidates took one more opportunity to make their case. Taxes, education funding, economic revitalization, and transparency and accountability for voters were among the recurring themes in the Wednesday, April 29, forum, which had over 50 attendees. It was one of […]
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City acquires land for READI match
Reid Health will provide Richmond nearly 80 acres of land to be used in a planned housing development on the city’s east side. The city’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the acquisition of five tracts from Reid for the Smith Hill planned unit development south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and […]
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Healthy living on the greenway
Jason Owens remembers trains rattling between Richmond and Muncie. He watched them while his parents drove along Route 35. “Good childhood memories,” he says. Today he can see that rail line from his house in Economy, but the trains are gone and the rails have been pulled up. That’s a good thing, he says, because […]
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Survey gathering Glen Miller feedback
Those overseeing Richmond’s largest park are conducting an online survey to identify what improvements are needed and to gather ideas. The survey is part of a master planning effort for the park. Short-, mid- and long-term improvement projects for Glen Miller facilities and amenities will be planned. Park leaders say survey results will help shape […]
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Biking group readies events for Bike Month
Improving area bikeways will be discussed at Bike & Walk Wayne County’s planning meeting this May. It is one of many events the biking advocacy group will host for National Bike Month. Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m., the group will introduce a plan for a more integrated network of on-street bicycle routes for the […]
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‘Into the Woods’ goes onto the stage
Adults and teens can see classic storybook characters come together with some disastrous results in “Into the Woods.” Richmond Civic Theatre offers the musical, which is rated PG-13, on weekends from April 30 through May 10. Shows are performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Discounted tickets are available on Thursdays. On Thursday, […]
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Money flows into campaigns
Wayne County candidates have been raising thousands of dollars for their primary election campaigns, with one gathering nearly $150,000 in cash and in-kind services so far this year. Candidate pre-primary campaign finance reports were due April 17 to Indiana Election Division and are available at wwn.to/incf. Some contributions came from Wayne County individuals and businesses, […]
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Town vehicle purchase approved at special session
Hagerstown council approved plans to replace a city pull car at a special session on April 22. President Allan Bullock and council members Brian Longbons and Dillon Pitcher were present, and member Chris Blaase joined via teleconference. Member Donnie Benedict was absent. Pitcher and town manager Chris LaMar discussed repairs needed for the Ford Escape […]
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Centerville contemplates fire territory
Centerville is exploring whether establishing a fire territory could be a better way to handle fire protection and emergency services. Fire territories allow two or more contiguous taxing units such as townships, cities or fire districts to share resources and costs. Advising firm Baker Tilly could perform a preliminary study costing up to $6,500 that […]