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Richmond OKs short-term rental exception
After a lengthy debate, Richmond’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved a couple’s request to allow their neighborhood home to be used as a short-term rental during its Wednesday, Nov. 12 meeting. Petition BZA 18-2025, filed by the Rothwell Family Trust, sought a special exception to continue operating a non-owner-occupied, short-term rental at 3190 Toddsbury Lane […]
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Western Wayne Schools flags noncompliance, offers few answers
The Western Wayne Schools board breezed through a 20-minute meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, held just before the Fourth Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in the Lincoln/Middle High School cafeteria. Superintendent Kelly Plank said the Indiana Department of Education required the school to acknowledge during its meeting that it had not complied with certain state requirements. […]
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‘Bankruptcy abuse’ stalls property sales
Wayne County’s commissioners are wrestling with how to stop some residents from using bankruptcy proceedings to halt the deed sale of properties. The pattern of behavior, which county attorney Ron Cross described as “bankruptcy abuse,” was discussed at the group’s Nov. 12 meeting. If a property owner becomes severely delinquent on property taxes, their property […]
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RCS teachers’ union votes for contract
Shortly before the deadline to begin mediation, Richmond Community Schools’ teachers’ union voted to ratify its tentative collective bargaining agreement. Richmond Education Association announced Thursday, Nov. 13, via social media that its members had voted that evening to ratify the tentative agreement. REA said its bargaining team reached a deal with RCS at 11:20 p.m. […]
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Cambridge cat colony control collects contributions
The Town of Cambridge City is taking further steps to ensure its stray cat populations shrink over time, including taking donations to support spay/neuter clinics there. At its Nov. 10 town council meeting, members unanimously passed an ordinance creating a new stray and feral cat fund. It will not use any existing taxpayer dollars, but […]
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PHOTOS: Community celebrates together
Western Wayne Schools played host to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Volunteers at the event served 466 meals and distributed over 100 pairs of shoes to families, along with hats, coats and gloves, according to an online post from superintendent Kelly Plank. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western […]
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Who watches the watchers?
Cameras being installed on Wayne County roads are slowly but surely connecting the community to a nationwide, privately owned surveillance network. Local law enforcement officials say images captured by the devices will increase public safety, while officials and courts in other areas that have used them are reconsidering the invasion of privacy they may represent. […]
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High schools offering financial aid help
Free financial aid sessions are planned at five high schools for prospective and current students considering vocational/technical or college classes. During Wayne County FAFSA Days, participants can get free hands-on assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All high school seniors and parents, current college students and adults considering college are […]
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PHOTOS: Gathering for Peace
Richmond Interfaith Network held their annual Golden Rule gathering on Sunday, Nov. 9, sharing teachings from various faith traditions including Christian, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Hindu, Baha’i, Native American and Muslim. Participants enjoyed food from a variety of cultures during a meal that followed. Kelly Burk captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.