Female factory workers who were painting watch dials might not come to mind as dynamic theater characters, but their efforts have improved conditions for today’s workers. Richmond Civic Theatre is presenting the PG-13 rated “These Shining Lives” starting Thursday, March 28. Kathy Clopper directs the play based on the real-life experiences of women who worked […]
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Milton playground campaign aims high
Wayne County’s next all-or-nothing fundraising campaign to improve a small community’s recreational opportunities has begun. The town of Milton is trying to raise $50,000 by 10 p.m. May 18. If successful, the project will receive a matching grant as part of Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) CreatINg Places program. “With your support, the […]
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Centerville schools increase food service wages
Centerville-Abington Community Schools is gearing up for the solar eclipse and has raised wages for food service staff. Wages After examining wages for food service employees with 10 other area school districts that don’t contract out that service, CACS realized pay is on the lower end of the scale. Workers will receive a 4% increase, […]
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Housing help precedes city’s camp removals
During his campaign, Mayor Ron Oler began thinking about the plight of unhoused people in Richmond encampments. Helping those people would address issues such as trash, open fires, noise and overdoses, and upon taking office, Oler tasked Richmond Police Department with leading the assistance effort. But, it wouldn’t just be a police endeavor. Oler said […]
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Humble, generous service
Two longtime Western Wayne residents were recognized for their dedication to the community. At its annual dinner, Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce honored Tom Munchel and Mick Fowler for setting an example through humble and generous service. Several years ago, the theme for the chamber’s Canal Days festival was “Small Town, Big Heart.” Shortly after, […]
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Opioid funds will buy sheriff drones, ATV
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has received permission to purchase five drones and a side-by-side all-terrain vehicle. During their March 20 meeting, Wayne County’s commissioners approved up to $85,000 for the purchases, allocating the money from the county’s opioid settlement distribution. The county recently received more than $345,000 from its 2023 settlement total of $442,308.30, […]
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Tip helps rescue 29 animals
A tip led to law enforcement, animal and human health experts and donors collaborating to rescue 29 animals living in “deplorable conditions,” according to officials. The 23 dogs and six cats were living at a Dublin residence. Thanks to a thorough tip, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Deputy Jesse Moore “essentially overnight” drafted a […]
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Centerville’s water bills going up
No one spoke against or for Centerville’s plan to increase customers’ water bills over three phases. Just before its regular March 12 meeting, council conducted a public hearing to discuss the potential increase that will help pay for replacement of lead service line remediation, distribution improvements and water tower rehabilitation. Later in the meeting, council […]
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Health First Indiana contracts on track to begin June 1
The Wayne County Health Department plans to have local agencies under contract by June 1 to provide core services required by Health First Indiana. During a March 12 meeting, the county’s Board of Health approved a contract template and timeline for requesting proposals, receiving grant applications and awarding funds from the $803,000 additional public health […]
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Habitat Women’s Day seeks volunteers
May the force be with some female volunteers as they help renovate a home on Saturday, May 4. Good News Habitat for Humanity is recruiting individual and team volunteers for the Women’s Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to rehabilitate the organization’s next home at 523 S. 11th St. in Richmond. Local home ownership applicants […]