Residents and supporters celebrated recent updates to Milton’s Community Park, including new playground equipment and landscaping, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 19. Community members raised over $50,000 to unlock a matching grant through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. At the event, Milton Clerk-Treasurer Amy Smith called the updated park “a place […]
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Bands compete in Jay County, Muncie shows
Wayne County bands continued testing their skills in weekend competitions leading up to Indiana State Fair Band Day. The weekend contests are Central Indiana Track Show Association events. Portland Hagerstown and Lincoln competed in the Jay County Lions Band Contest in Portland on Friday, July 18. Centerville had planned to compete, but when wet conditions […]
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Chanticleer adds Centerville concert venue
Just one year shy of a major milestone, Chanticleer String Quartet is continuing to offer free performances in new and traditional locations. It’s time for the Richmond-based ensemble’s 49th annual Summer Festival, which draws performers from around the country. The quartet and its guest artist, saxophonist Paul Klemperer, will play eight concerts in 12 days […]
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New principal chosen for Centerville Junior High
Centerville Junior High has a new leader who’s already stationed in the combined junior and senior high building. Jason Talbot will now be in charge of the school that serves grades seven and eight. He has been assistant principal for Centerville Senior High School. Tiffani Thornburg, former CJHS principal, requested to return to teaching in […]
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Welding, fabrication business receives OK
An Economy man’s second attempt before the Wayne County Board of Zoning Appeals turned out in his favor July 10. Abner King received a variance of use to operate a welding and fabricating business to repair agricultural equipment from a detached garage at his Manning Road residence. King previously requested the variance during March’s BZA […]
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Cambridge City scales back zoning review
Noting budget uncertainties for the town, Cambridge City’s Plan Commission will aim to address zoning concerns without the help of outside consultants at this time. During its July 10 meeting, commission members considered whether to recommend the town council hire a Zionsville firm for $12,000-$17,000 or the town’s current lawyer for $10,000 to redo the […]
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Northeastern announces search for next superintendent
On Thursday, Northeastern Wayne Schools posted an application for superintendent, inviting those interested in becoming the school system’s top leader to share about the strengths, skills and experiences that would make them a good fit for the role. The online posting did not accompany any announcement about the status of the current superintendent, Dr. Matthew […]
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RP&L studies its costs and rates
When Richmond Power & Light left the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission in 2022, the utility’s board retained the new requirement that RP&L conduct a cost of service and rate study every five years. The 2020 study resulted in rate increases phased across three years, and to meet the five-year requirement, a new study is underway […]
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Wawa receives approval for pylon sign
The Wawa gas station and convenience store under construction along Williamsburg Pike received Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals variances for a pylon sign July 9. The 3-0 vote permits Wawa’s sign to be 27 feet tall and 330.75 square feet, exceeding the maximums of 10 feet and 200 square feet in the industrial commercial zoning […]
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Potential election costs unknown for Cambridge City
Nearly everything goes up in price in 10 years, and elections are likely no exception. Cambridge City paid $1,086 in 2015, the last year the town needed its own election. If the town has a contested council race this fall, it’s responsible for covering the election costs. Election officials are still determining what that amount […]