American Rescue Plan Act dollars presented Wayne County an opportunity to address a decades-old emergency communications problem, while one official says it’s the wrong project to prioritize. During their Oct. 16 workshop, Wayne County Council members and county commissioners heard the price tag: $3,138,294.29. That includes outfitting two new towers with 800 megahertz equipment, equipment […]
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Nettle Creek collecting food for weekends
Nettle Creek schools are collecting food to send home with students on weekends. “We are going to ask the community to donate food items for weekend backpacks,” Superintendent Emily Schaeffer told the school board on Oct. 16. It’s intended to help children who are “food insecure,” meaning that they might not be getting three meals […]
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Well-water testing fills void
Some property purchases require third-party testing of well water, and the Wayne County Health Department will begin providing that service Oct. 28. Dan Burk, director of the health department, said the new service fills a void, because no private business currently provides well testing. Some federal housing loans require third-party testing. The health department will […]
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Bridge costs less than expected
Progress continues toward replacing a bridge that’s been closed for eight years. The Heiney Road bridge over the west fork of the Whitewater River was closed because the deck could not be repaired. The Indiana Department of Transportation received five bids for the project that ranged from $1,770,000 to $2,412,950. Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, […]
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‘Woman in Black’ called a ‘spine chiller’
Although Richmond Civic Theatre is perhaps best known for its exuberant musicals featuring large casts, its dramas with fewer actors are memorable too. RCT typically offers its Main Stage shows over two weekends, but for “The Woman in Black,” all five shows are condensed into one weekend. Performances of “the terrifying tale of the classic […]
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Saturday voting starting, vote centers open soon
Although vote centers are open for five weekdays until 7 p.m., some Wayne County residents find it more convenient to cast their ballots on a Saturday. Voters can cast ballots on Richmond’s west side or downtown on the two Saturdays before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5). As of Monday morning, Oct. 21, the Wayne County […]
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Coffin site ties events to ‘All That She Carried’ book
The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site is hosting events as part of Indiana Humanities’ One State/One Story initiative based on the book “All That She Carried” by Dr. Tiya Miles. The book chronicles Miles’ work interpreting “Ashley’s Sack” that had been passed down through an enslaved Black family, according to a news release. […]
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PHOTOS: Monster Mash 5K
In costumes ranging from silly to scary, runners and walkers brought their Halloween spirits to the Golay Community Center’s Monster Mash 5K on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. In its tenth year, the Cambridge City community event offers trophies for top finishers as well as best costume. Browse photos of the event by Chris Hardie in […]
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Potbellied pig can stay in town
Oscar the miniature pig can stay home, just like it says in the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme lyrics. He might even pave the way for other miniature pet pigs to live within Cambridge City town limits. At its Oct. 14 meeting, council heard Oscar’s owner, Tony Smith, explain how the federal government says potbellied […]
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RCS: Tech, security concerns abated
In addition to alleged Title IX inequities, Richmond Community Schools addressed recent security and technology concerns during its Oct. 9 meeting. Although the Title IX investigation is ramping up after engaging Noblesville-based law firm Church, Church, Hittle and Antrim to conduct an audit of RHS’ athletic programs, the other two situations appear to be wrapping […]