Alex Palou won the 109th Indianapolis 500 today, and was the first Spanish driver to do so. But from Wayne County’s perspective, musicians and color guard students from our area were the stars of the weekend’s festivities. Centerville’s Blue Regiment musicians and color guard (above), along with several Wayne County students in the National Band […]
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WWS conducting online survey during superintendent search
Western Wayne Schools’ board has created an online survey to gather feedback for its superintendent search. It’s open to all community members with internet access, not just current WWS parents. Responses are due May 30. The board approved Superintendent Andy Stover’s resignation at its April 24 meeting, and aims to select a replacement by July […]
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Reid awards funds to 19 groups
Reid Health Community Engagement has awarded 19 organizations a total of $100,000 during its first 2025 grant cycle. The focus during this grant cycle is mental, emotional and behavioral well-being by improving mental health and reducing substance misuse, according to a news release. Funded organizations serve Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Union and Wayne counties, plus […]
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Photos: Townsend Community Center block party
The Townsend Community Center, Inc. held a block party on Saturday, May 17. Attendees gathered for community, fun and face painting. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Chris Hardie took these photos of […]
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Bridge projects end, while others begin
Bridge closures can be inconvenient, but also bring infrastructure improvements that help keep motorists safe as they cross and go on their way. Following updates to the Sample Road bridge, traffic is flowing there again, and soon will on another new bridge as well. Brandon Sanders, Wayne County’s engineer, told the county commissioners during their […]
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Richmond BZA vote slows high-speed internet project
A Cincinnati-based company’s desire to provide high-speed internet access in Richmond received a setback May 14. The Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals denied by a 3-1 vote Altafiber’s variance of use request to locate its central office building at 404 S. 12th St. A utility building is not a permitted use for the urban residential […]
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New labels, same food safety violations
Inspectors reported 36 items found out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and non-critical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. The violations […]
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Centerville reviewing trash collection options, costs
Talk will soon get trashy in Centerville. At their May 13 meeting, council President Dan Wandersee encouraged members to begin thinking about their next trash truck purchase to handle residential and commercial waste, or contracting with an outside provider. Options include a truck operated by three employees with residents providing their own cans, or a […]
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Cambridge City hires new public works leader
After retiring from the military, Joe Webb’s wife encouraged him to find something to do since he was restless. Doing something has now evolved into becoming Cambridge City’s public works superintendent. Webb has served as interim superintendent since January. Council advertised the job, and after an executive session to conduct interviews, approved Webb for the […]
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Bid approved for renovation’s next phase
Western Wayne Schools’ board approved a bid package for the next phase of Lincoln Middle/High School’s renovation. The board approved the base bid and alternates from Brumbaugh Construction of Arcanum, Ohio, during its one-topic special meeting on Tuesday, May 13. The board’s action gives David Inderstrodt, owner of Richmond-based Maze Design, permission to prepare a […]