An 8-1 vote on Monday put Richmond one step closer to enacting a new food and beverage tax. Richmond Common Council passed a resolution Nov. 17 supporting a city food and beverage tax. If adopted the tax would provide a new funding source for city parks, trails and Whitewater Gorge activation. Council will likely consider […]
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Wood carving revealed Nov. 4 in Old Richmond
It’s rare to see a grand piano or historic staircase carved into a tree, but a nationally recognized master woodcarver has done just that. Dayle Lewis’ new public art was celebrated Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the corner of South Third and B streets near downtown Richmond. Leaders of the 4th Street Foundation say the Richmond […]
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Holiday bonus for workers on county health plan
Wayne County government employees participating in the county’s self-funded health-insurance program will receive a holiday bonus. During their Nov. 5 meeting, the county commissioners unanimously voted that those employees would not pay December premiums, although the county will still pay its monthly premium share. Employee-paid premiums total about $80,000 each month. As of Nov. 5, […]
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Health First Indiana funding requests reduced 30%
Three organizations will receive about 70% of their 2026 funding requests from the Wayne County Department of Health’s $200,000 Health First Indiana budget. The county’s health board approved the distribution plan during its Nov. 4 meeting. During the October meeting, the board approved awarding 2026 funding to Reid Health, Bridges for Life and Birth to […]
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Pickleball, fountain on Milton park’s wish list
Milton officials aim to raise $50,000 before the end of the year to add pickleball courts, sidewalks and other amenities to its park. Milton is eligible for a 1:1 matching grant from Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Place program if it hits its $50,000 goal before 11 p.m. Dec. 31. Additions to the […]
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Foundation brings food partners together
Wayne County Foundation has been working this year to address food insecurity through increasing collaboration opportunities for community partners and stretching donations as far as possible. Those big-picture efforts have taken on added urgency after Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were paused during the federal government shutdown. Foundation leaders identified food insecurity as an issue […]
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Community events from Nov. 12 through Dec. 6
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 13 Nov. 13-15 Friday, Nov. 14 Saturday, Nov. 15 Sunday, Nov. 16 Monday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 18 Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Nov 21-23 Friday, Nov. 21 Saturday, Nov. 22 Nov. 22-23 Monday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Nov. 28-30 Saturday, Nov. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Thursday, Dec. […]
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Public meetings for Nov. 12-20
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Thursday, Nov. 13 Monday, Nov. 17 Tuesday, Nov. 18 Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Cambridge City woman receives Historical Society award
Carolyn Lafever of Cambridge City is being honored for her efforts promoting awareness and appreciation of local history. The Indiana Historical Society has chosen Lafever as one of two winners of the Hubert Hawkins Local History Award, according to a news release. The Hawkins award, which honors the former executive secretary of IHS and director […]
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Clerk-treasurer search continues
East Germantown is still looking for a new clerk-treasurer. The person previously in that role, Carleene Collins, resigned from the elected position on Oct. 1. Because Collins had run for election as a Democrat, the Wayne County Democratic Party was given 30 days to fill the position for the remainder of Collins’ term. According to […]