Penny Ullery’s eyesight problems prevent her from driving, so she uses Rose View Transit buses as her main transportation source. “I really enjoy riding the buses, actually,” she said. “When you can’t drive, it gives you some independence.” The transit system provides tens of thousands of needed rides annually while remaining mostly unchanged since the […]
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Koons Home Center marks 60 years
Richmond’s Koons Home Center will celebrate 60 years of service with an anniversary event on June 5 from noon-7 p.m. at 221 SW 18th Street. Owners Jason and Kristi Cones welcome all that made this milestone possible. Koons Home Center was founded by Ron Koons, Kristi’s grandfather, who she says had the “heart of an […]
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Commissioners must choose health insurance provider
Wayne County’s commissioners are considering two companies for the county’s employee health insurance program beginning July 1. Cathy Dunn of Dunn & Associates Benefit Administrators in Columbus presented quotes during the commissioners’ May 27 meeting. The field was narrowed to One80, which is the current provider, and IOA Re. The county is currently paying One80 […]
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RCS principals highlight academic gains
Richmond Community Schools principals highlighted academic gains, improved attendance and fewer discipline issues during the May 20 school board meeting. Full reports are available through the Richmond Community Schools website at werrichmond.com. Elementary schools reported broad growth on i-Ready assessments. Crestdale increased the percentage of students on or above grade level from 18% to 55% […]
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School boards recruit candidates
School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]
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State treasurer visits Centerville
Centerville’s leaders were pleasantly surprised that Indiana’s treasurer Daniel Elliott wanted to stop by and chat. Council president Dan Wandersee, town manager Kevin Slick and clerk-treasurer Sarah Rice met with Elliott on Tuesday, May 26. Wandersee updated fellow councilors that evening about the meeting. Wandersee said it was the first time in his 31 years […]
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Smarrelli to provide parks roofs
Smarrelli General Contractor will roof 14 Richmond Parks and Recreation buildings. During its May 28 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $311,090 contract for Smarrelli to provide 13 metal roofs for parks buildings and a polycarbonate roof for the department’s greenhouse. The board of works awarded Smarrelli the bid during […]
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Schools hustle to meet state requirements
Centerville-Abington Community Schools officials are cautiously optimistic their extensive preparation for Indiana’s new accountability standards will pay off. At the board’s May 27 meeting, Superintendent Mike McCoy outlined the state’s extensive changes taking effect this fall. CACS administrators attended early training sessions and have already implemented changes hoping to maximize its letter grade. McCoy said […]
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Bank: No immediate plans for former Hall of Fame
Those passing by the former Indiana Football Hall of Fame in downtown Richmond might notice recent exterior renovations such as bright white paint on window frames. Officials from First Bank Richmond, which purchased the neighboring building at 815 N. A St. in Richmond in December 2021, tell WWN there are no immediate plans for its […]
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School board approves budget, teaching cuts
After weeks of planning and work sessions, Nettle Creek Schools’ board approved a series of staffing and budget reductions during a May 27 special meeting. They said the changes are focused on “right-sizing” the district ahead of the 2026-27 school year in response to financial challenges and lower enrollment. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer outlined more than […]