Richmond will provide $7.5 million for the Smith Hill planned unit development’s infrastructure. During its Sept. 21 meeting, Richmond Common Council voted 7-2 to provide $7,560,000 as a forgivable loan to HWC Development. Larry Parker and Lucinda Wright voted against the loan, which includes $4,330,000 from state Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative money and […]
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CACS’ flood makeup plans change
Centerville-Abington Community Schools will be able to make up the instructional days missed because of August flooding during regular school hours this fall. Superintendent Mike McCoy said Indiana Department of Education initially denied all schools’ waiver requests. However, he met with DOE officials and they discussed possible ways to get the three snow makeup days […]
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PHOTOS: Voter engagement rally
On Saturday, Sept. 26 the League of Women Voters Wayne County, Richmond NAACP and Indivisible Wayne County held a voter engagement rally at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1108 N. H St., Richmond. Attendees collected information from each organization, spoke with candidates and registered to vote. Lorin Williams captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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3 companies compete for demo work
Three companies submitted bids to perform demolition work at 400 S. 12th St. The Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety opened the bids Sept. 24 and voted to refer them to purchasing for evaluation and a recommendation. B&B Construction of Richmond bid $22,500, Cox Excavating of Richmond bid $33,500 and Mikesell Excavating of New […]
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WWRSD estimates flood damage at $1.9M
Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are expected to visit Western Wayne Regional Sewage District and its initially estimated $1.9 million in flood damage this week. Michael Stuckey, WWRSD superintendent, said FEMA officials will conduct their first visit to see the impact of the Aug. 12 flood on the wastewater treatment plant at 200 S. Plum […]
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Northeastern covets T-Mobile prize
Another local high school was named a winner in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. For a second year in a row, Northeastern scored the $5,000 prize in the national contest built around high school football and community pride. The Knights join the Richmond Red Devils at a chance to become division finalists and win […]
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Flood: Volunteers, technology boost connections
Among many updates related to the Aug. 12 flood response, volunteers are following up on survivors’ needs, Cambridge City officials have temporary new phone numbers and a payment dropbox, and more resources are available to some residents, including children’s books and food and hotel benefits. New phones, dropbox Cambridge City now has two temporary phones […]
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College Goal Sunday moves to October
It previously took place around the time of the Super Bowl, but College Goal Sunday has moved to early October this year. It’s even a month earlier than last year’s event. Teens and adults considering any vocational and technical schools, colleges or universities can get free help with financial aid forms during the 38th College […]
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Eagle scout’s project honors nation, flag
On Sept. 23, family and friends of Scouting America Troop 100’s Bronson Vogelsong gathered at the Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park for his Eagle scout project dedication. Vogelsong installed a new American flag drop box. Vogelsong’s mother, Cindy Cox, said he has always been patriotic and wanted to do something that showed respect for the […]
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Retiree chosen grand marshal
Lincoln Middle/High School has selected a 30-year Western Wayne Schools employee as grand marshal of its homecoming parade. Jan Lunsford, who retired in June as LMHS administrative assistant and extracurricular activities treasurer, will be featured in the 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, parade. In their announcement, Lincoln’s Student Government members quoted Lunsford as saying she […]