Northeastern Wayne Schools has appointed an interim superintendent after its leader’s resignation. As of Aug. 2, Jennifer O’Brien is the district’s interim superintendent. She recently became NWS’ assistant superintendent. The board approved O’Brien for the interim role during a special July 29 meeting. Before joining the district as Northeastern Elementary School’s assistant principal, O’Brien served […]
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City accepts dismissal of RPD major’s lawsuit
The city of Richmond is not pursuing further legal action after a special judge dismissed Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton’s lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman. Mayor Ron Oler issued a news release Aug. 7 standing behind the lawsuit Blanton filed, which the city then joined, after Shipman placed Blanton on the county’s […]
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Public meetings for August 13-21
Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Monday, Aug. 18 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Library might need to leave downtown
Citing failing essential systems, Morrisson-Reeves Library officials say they could be forced to find another permanent location if Wayne County officials don’t allow the library to pursue more than $18 million in bonds for a renovation. MRL Director Dena Little and board members issued an Aug. 7 letter to the community noting a “pivotal moment” […]
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Community events from August 13-30
Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Aug. 14-17 Friday, Aug. 15 Aug. 15-23 Saturday, Aug. 16 Monday, Aug. 18 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Aug. 22-23 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Aug. 28-31 Friday, Aug. 29 Aug. 29-30 […]
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3 districts pause student services contracts
After several years of relying on Communities In Schools of Wayne County to directly connect students with supplies, social services and mentors, three of Wayne County’s five public school districts won’t have CIS employees stationed in their buildings this fall. Although local CIS staff and board members are making changes to local operations, the nonprofit […]
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Residents oppose state ‘bullying’ over road funds
A handful of Wayne County residents stressed two points during Wayne County Council’s Aug. 6 public hearing about local option highway user taxes: Don’t be bullied by the state legislature, and don’t enact new taxes. The state legislature has changed the way counties and municipalities will receive highway and bridge funding by reducing the amount […]
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No election necessary for Cambridge City
Cambridge City won’t have an election this year. It might not be good for voter choice, but it saves money for the town, time for potential voters and effort for candidates. Incumbent councilors Debbie McGinley and Jim McLane were the only two candidates who filed before the Aug. 1 deadline. They both filed as independents. […]
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State makes new local taxes seem inevitable
Indiana’s legislature is forcing the question of how much government is too much government on communities across the state, and Wayne County residents could soon pay new local income taxes as a result. The Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly implemented property tax reform this year, limiting how much property tax revenue cities and counties can expect […]
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PHOTOS: Welcoming hug starts school year right
School is back in session in Wayne County, as Wednesday, Aug. 6, was the first day of instruction for most districts. Parents hugged and kissed their children goodbye, as educators welcomed them with open arms back into the classroom. Millicent Martin Emery, DAJO Photos and Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.