Wayne County maintains 230 bridges that must safely carry traffic anywhere from 75 to 100 years. Simple math shows that at least two or three bridges must be replaced or updated each year or the county risks quickly falling behind on needed work. The county has developed a bridge plan to keep pace with the […]
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Mayor plans State of City
Richmond Mayor Ron Oler is offering a State of the City Address this week to look back on this past year’s accomplishments and provide an overview of forthcoming city initiatives. The address will be given at noon Friday, March 14. The approximately hour-long program is being simultaneously broadcast on Whitewater Community Television’s Channel 11, WCTV’s […]
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Banners will recognize first responders, military service
Fountain City is joining some Wayne County communities in honoring its active military and veterans with banners but will go a step further in saluting first responders. Fountain City Forward, a nonprofit organization, has begun a Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Submissions of information, pictures and payments for the $75 banners are due March 31. Living, […]
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Richmond’s I-70 fuel and food options could grow
More fuel — and snacks and drinks — could be added to Richmond’s competition to provide traveler services. A zoning change has been requested for 2477 U.S. 35 so a gas station and convenience store can be built on the property directly across from the Love’s Travel Stop north of the Interstate 70 interchange. The […]
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Parallax 2-car purchase provides Tesla test drive
Richmond Power & Light will test using electric vehicles as a utility through its Parallax Systems, which provides fiber internet service. General Manager Tony Foster received permission from the RP&L board, which is composed of Richmond Common Council members, to purchase two Tesla Model Y vehicles for about $39,000 each after receiving a tax rebate. […]
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Community events from March 12-29, 2025
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Sheriff experiences historic occasion
When President Donald Trump stepped to the podium March 4 to address the nation, millions of Americans watched on television, but Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter was there, inside the House of Representatives’ chamber. Retter took in Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress a few seats away from former Speaker of the House […]
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Public meetings for March 12-20
Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Monday, March 17 Tuesday, March 18 Wednesday, March 19 Thursday, March 20
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$7M designated for area road projects
Communities in Wayne and surrounding counties are among the 245 Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving matching funds for roads and bridges. On Thursday, Indiana Department of Transportation and Gov. Mike Braun announced the recipients of more than $200 million in Community Crossings matching grants. This was the first project call of the year. Communities […]
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Public challenges state lawmakers on priorities
Both State Rep. Brad Barrett and State Sen. Jeff Raatz told about 80 people gathered at a March 7 legislative forum that this is the most difficult legislative session they’ve experienced. Members of the public asking questions communicated their own frustrations and concerns about the impact of changes in state policy and funding priorities that […]