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EDC aims to grow current industrial parks

Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County has some potential sites in mind when industrial park expansion is needed, but leaders are focused now on getting its existing land shovel ready. EDC staff reviewed the organization’s progress regarding targeted growth goals at its board’s March 4 meeting.  President Valerie Shaffer said EDC staff are constantly evaluating […]

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Documentary series to feature Richmond

A film crew will collect stories about Richmond’s history for a documentary. Mayor Ron Oler told Richmond Common Council members during their March 4 meeting that Ball State University PBS wants input from anyone with history and artifacts about the city for “Now Entering … Richmond.” The documentary is scheduled to air at 8 p.m. […]

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County receives $368K opioid settlement payment

Wayne County’s 2023 opioid settlement is in the bank. Commissioner Mary Anne Butters reported during the commissioners’ March 6 meeting that the county received a $368,260 payment consisting of its remaining 2023 distribution and an initial part of its 2024 distribution. The county’s share is part of $44.7 million distributed by the state attorney general’s […]

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Riding the wave of success

Centerville Senior High School’s Blue Wave color guard started celebrating on Saturday and continued making waves in to Sunday morning. First responders blared sirens and provided an escort of the group’s bus as it arrived at 12:37 a.m. Tired but happy team members gathered by the sign that had been put up encouraging them to […]

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RCS shares challenges, achievements

Many of Richmond Community Schools’ elementary, intermediate and high school students are at least one grade level behind where they should be in reading and/or math.  RCS administrators provided data to board members at their Feb. 14 meeting representing various grades and programs. As Richmond educators shared several plans for improving student achievement, they acknowledge […]

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20th Women’s Fund auction needs artwork donations

The Women’s Fund of Wayne County Foundation is gathering donations of works by any local or regional artist for its 20th annual luncheon and silent auction.  This year’s event, “Illuminating Paths: 20 Years and Beyond,” begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in Richmond’s Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S. 23rd St.    Since the […]