Although 2029 seems far away, Centerville-Abington Community Schools leaders are starting work on new course and internship opportunities to meet changing graduation requirements. Tammy Chavis, director of student learning, and Superintendent Mike McCoy described Indiana’s different types of diplomas going into effect for the Class of 2029 at the board’s Jan. 8 meeting. McCoy said […]
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Richmond asks for potential improvements to be ranked
City officials say that Richmond residents’ opinions matter in an online survey about recreation, infrastructure and other topics. The survey includes list of projects that have been identified by residents as priorities in previous public planning events. Responses are due Jan. 21. Lindsay Darnell, community development coordinator, said city officials are seeking community input about […]
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Photos: Scoot over, sir!
Centerville Senior High School Principal Brian Bellew and Hagerstown High School Principal Joshua Hallatt compete in a scooter race during halftime of a Wayne County Tournament game on Thursday, Jan. 9. Northeastern Wayne Superintendent Matthew Hicks and Western Wayne Superintendent Andy Stover also competed. The first-round winners, Stover and Hallatt, were to race at a […]
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Drainage board OKs auction facility’s plan
A livestock auction facility planned for U.S. 27 is taking steps forward, even though its future remains uncertain. One step involved presenting a drainage plan during the Jan. 8 meeting of the county’s drainage board, which is composed of the three county commissioners. The board voted 3-0 to approve the plan as Gordon Moore, the […]
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BZA grants variances for home beauty salon
A planned beauty salon received two variances from Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals during a Jan. 9 meeting. Tracy Glynn plans to build a 40-foot-by-60-foot pole barn for her salon at her Minneman Road home, which is zoned agricultural. Glynn needed a variance of use for the salon and a variance from development standards […]
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Madrigal feast features music, market
Renaissance food, shopping and entertainment are planned to benefit a performing arts venue. Volunteers are again organizing a Valentine’s Madrigal Feast at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, in Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. A marketplace will open the festivities. Revelers can purchase mementos and gifts and sip wassail as they peruse jolly booths. A […]
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Newer members lead RCS board
Two of Richmond Community Schools’ newest board members have stepped up to its top leadership roles. The board unanimously chose Kym Pickering as president and Austin Brann as vice president. Pickering, who joined the board in 2023, is a 1997 Richmond High School graduate and has four children attending RCS. In a news release, Pickering […]
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Western Wayne readies for renovations
A long-awaited makeover for Lincoln Middle/High School’s indoor athletic facilities should be under contract in about two weeks. Western Wayne Schools board is scheduled to award a contract on Jan. 28 for Phase 1 of a renovation project that a $12.2 million bond offering is financing. Construction starts in mid-March. Athletic facilities are being addressed […]
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No lid, no date, no soap: Inspection flops found
Inspectors discovered three critical and 12 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations included lighting issues, unsanitary employee practices, missing or malfunctioning equipment, and dirt, dust and food debris in food and bar areas. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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Nettle Creek School finances healthy
Nettle Creek School Corporation is in good financial shape, according to financial reports for the 2024 year. Every Indiana public school corporation must file a yearly financial report with the Indiana Department of Education. For 2024, Nettle Creek reported that its fund balances equal 32.9% of anticipated expenses, nearly the same level as in the […]