Commissioner Mary Anne Butters envisions a park where Wayne County residents can drive off-road vehicles, participate in water sports, become physically fit and learn firearm safety. She wants the county to assess how to develop such a place, hoping it would promote spending time outdoors and also curb violence. Butters suggests the county invest $35,000 […]
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RP&L buying new equipment
Richmond Power & Light’s line department will soon have a new mini-excavator and trailer. RP&L’s board, comprised of all Richmond Common Council members, approved the purchases during its July 1 meeting. RP&L will buy the mini-excavator from New Holland of Richmond for $70,965, the lowest of three bids received. RP&L General Manager Tony Foster expects […]
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Hagerstown skies will be full of planes
Between 40 and 50 airplanes from around the country are expected to arrive in Hagerstown for the annual Wilbur Wright Fly-in, and area residents are invited to see them up close. Hagerstown Optimist Club organizes the event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, at Hagerstown Airport, 999 S. Washington St. The rain date is […]
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Plan substitutes 110 townhomes for apartments
A development plan for 80 acres on Richmond’s southeast side now includes townhomes rather than apartments. Bryan Stumpf and 11th Street Development LLC have again applied for zoning changes necessary to construct the Smith Hill planned unit development south of Backmeyer Road between South 37th Street and Garwood Road. Richmond Common Council denied an original […]
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Archway Classic to feature 8 bands
Centerville’s arches aren’t golden like those of McDonald’s but they might be on the golden pathway to victory at Indiana State Fair’s Band Day. Centerville Senior High School serves as host for one of the region’s first marching band competitions of the season. Its Archway Classic begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 507 […]
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Photos: Milton celebrates its history
The town of Milton celebrated its history during its bicentennial celebration July 6 with a parade, flag raising, stories of the town’s history and more. View photos of the events captured by Joshua Smith below.
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Wayne County 4-Hers qualify for state fair
Nearly 80 projects created by Wayne County 4-Hers are advancing to Indiana State Fair. Here are the categories and the students who qualified to compete in Indianapolis. The state fair takes place Aug. 2-18. For more information, visit indianastatefair.com.
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Concert, artisan fair planned for Saturday
The second Saturday of July is especially busy in Cambridge City with activities including a downtown artisan fair and an evening concert. Cambridge City Main Street is bringing a four-piece band that aims to get people out of their lawn chairs and dancing, or at least tapping their toes. Scott Ross opens the three-hour concert […]
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Mayor requests $300K for parks, projects
Mayor Ron Oler is asking Richmond Common Council for $300,000 for parks, downtown parking and community branding. Oler presented his request during council’s July 1 meeting. The city’s economic development fund received $673,236 from the state’s 2024 supplemental local income tax distribution. Oler said he’s now asking for only $300,000 because of anticipated expenses later […]
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Eclipse economic impact study released
Indiana officials say April’s total solar eclipse festivities in April made an approximately $148.5 million impact on the state. Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) unveiled the results of a comprehensive statewide economic impact study. Indiana welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors (estimated) for the eclipse, representing a 45% boost to regular visitor volume and a 41.1% […]