Wayne County Foundation has received a $1.5 million grant to address community needs. The grant, announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, comes from Lilly Endowment Inc. It provides Wayne County Foundation with flexible funding to enhance its grantmaking capacity for compelling, near-term needs. Through its Forward Wayne County organization, WCF officials say they plan to use the […]
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Safe Christmas tree disposal
Three organizations are providing Christmas tree disposal this holiday season. Whether real or artificial, the decorative centerpiece should be recycled safely.
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107 new parking spots in fairgrounds’ plan
The Wayne County Fairgrounds will have 107 additional parking spots when a new lot east of First Bank Expo Hall is completed. During the Dec. 17 monthly workshop, Wayne County Council members unanimously gave permission for the project to proceed, promising to appropriate full funding next year. Mike Sharp, the county’s highway supervisor, and Brandon […]
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New doors open for business in county
A baker’s dozen of new businesses joined the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrating their official initiation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. From food and leisure to health and wellness services, new businesses for every aspect of life are available in Wayne County. For its third location in the state, Centerstone opened a Stride Center […]
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New police contract provides 3% raises
Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% noncompounding raises each of the next two years after agreeing to a contract with the city. During its Dec. 18 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the new two-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police John Hennigar Lodge No. 63. The contract covers 76 […]
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RCS halving 2026 board meeting schedule
Richmond Community Schools’ 2026 board meeting schedule is about half that of years past. For years, the board has met at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays, with exceptions around school vacations. However, the board now plans to meet most months at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday. Board President Kym Pickering said that recommendation […]
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Spay/neuter donations near $2,500
Cambridge City’s council formally approved donations toward efforts to improve quality of life for stray cats and the humans in their neighborhoods. At its Dec. 8 meeting, council thanked donors for $2,470 to trap, neuter and release cats. The top priority is the East Church Street colony. Donors to date are Councilors Gary Cole ($1,000), […]
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Community events from Dec. 26 through January 31
Ongoing holiday events Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Sunday, Dec. 28 Dec. 29-Jan. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 31 Friday, Jan. 2 Saturday, Jan. 3 Jan. 3-4 Monday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan. 10 Monday, Jan. 12 Tuesday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Jan. 14 Thursday, Jan. […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 29 through Jan. 8
Monday, Dec. 29 Tuesday, Dec. 30 Monday, Jan. 5 Tuesday, Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Thursday, Jan. 8 Meeting details can change with little notice, especially around the holidays. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Richmond boosts its WCTV support
Richmond Common Council pledged $250,000 to Whitewater Community Television during 2026. During its regular Dec. 15 meeting, council passed an amended memorandum of understanding regarding quarterly franchise fees the city receives from Comcast. The resolution originally promised 100% of the franchise fees to WCTV, up to $250,000; however, council member Jerry Purcell proposed the amendment […]