Renowned architect John Hasecoster designed the Free Classic-style home at 1907 E. Main St. in Richmond late in the 19th century, but the garage currently behind the historic home wasn’t built until after Hasecoster sold the property. Now, that deteriorated garage, which is about 95 years old, will be demolished. Property owner Jack Cruse received […]
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Western Wayne selects new superintendent
Excitement buzzed in the room before, during and after a brief special meeting on Monday, July 21, as the Western Wayne Schools board announced their choice for the district’s next superintendent and approved the related employment contract. Kelly Plank will serve as the district’s top leader, taking over as superintendent from interim Alice Johnson. Plank […]
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PHOTOS: Milton playground photos
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 […]