Students, parents, administrators and board members attending Western Wayne School Board’s March 12 meeting brought their frustrations, concerns and demands for action. Many seemed to agree that there are problems in the school district that need addressing, but there was little consensus on how exactly to go about it. Few people usually attend the meetings, […]
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Cappa retires from Reid police department
Longtime Wayne County law enforcement officer Jeff Cappa has retired as chief of Reid Health Police Department. Cappa’s final day was March 7. Dennis Perkins, who has served as Cappa’s assistant chief, was promoted to chief, according to a news release. After serving eight years as Wayne County’s sheriff, Cappa joined Reid in 2019 as […]
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Downtown building again to shelter women
A South 11th Street building will again provide safety for women. Susan Isaacs, the Wayne Township trustee, received a variance of use from the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals to operate a temporary shelter at 15 S. 11th St. The unanimous vote March 12 permits safe housing in the building formerly used as a Genesis […]
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Milton tornado siren broken
Milton’s tornado warning system is currently out of service, and repairs can’t be made immediately. That news was shared with residents in a March 11 news release from Milton Police, Milton-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, town council and township leaders. “Our No. 1 priority is your safety, and we are working diligently on this issue,” […]
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Couple wins Small Town Big Heart honor
Those attending Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner had two mysteries to solve. Who committed a murder during the 1940s movie and train themed dinner theater performance? Who won the Small Town Big Heart award? The second puzzle might have been easier to figure out. The winners, Arnold and Ann Boyd, are active […]
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Mayor describes ‘exciting’ future
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler used his March 14 State of the City address to share what his administration accomplished during 2024, his first year in office, and what’s underway and planned for 2025. The 35-minute speech was attended by about 60 people in the council chambers of the Richmond Municipal Building. “Our remarkable history, recent […]
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Artist spotlights generations through pictures, patterns
Richmond’s Antonio McAfee, who has been featured in national and regional publications, combines personal photos and abstract colorful patterns into art. McAfee’s “5 Days” exhibit is displayed at Richmond Art Museum through March 29. Admission is free to the galleries, which are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 350 Hub Etchison Parkway, […]
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Hagerstown council braces for increased water rates
Hagerstown residents might want to set aside some extra funds to cover expected water rate increases that are needed to support updating the town’s water infrastructure. Sarah Correll, an attorney with Ice Miller, presented an update on the issuance of a bond to fund the replacement of the town’s water lines, along with a corresponding […]
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EDC moves forward with landbank, blight fight
Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County took action on two projects to address blighted properties and another that builds new apartments. Some of those projects await expected state funds through Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative 2.0. However, EDC’s board learned at its March 3 meeting that new state leaders are reviewing READI 2.0 and […]
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Smithsonian borrowing Overbeck-made vase
An important piece of Cambridge City culture and history will soon head to Washington, D.C. for viewing by visitors from around the world, according to the town’s librarian. Karen Bays-Winslow, director of Cambridge City Public Library, said the Smithsonian American Art Museum asked to borrow a vase made by one of the town’s nationally known […]