With time ticking toward the end of 2024, Wayne County government worked to ensure that it would not return any of its American Rescue Plan Act dollars to the federal government. The county had until Dec. 31 to spend or commit — through contract, memorandum of understanding or interlocal agreement — the entire $12,797,195 it […]
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RCS postpones meeting about school security
Richmond Community Schools scheduled and then postponed a special meeting on Dec. 20 to discuss a new memorandum of understanding between Richmond Police Department and RCS that could affect who runs school security efforts. On Dec. 19, RCS staff notified media that the meeting would not take place the next day, and a new date […]
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Baby wipe donations sought
Dwyer Community Center is requesting donations of baby wipes because the number of babies and toddlers it serves is growing. Staff are seeking donations to continue providing baby wipes with the diapers distributed free each month at 1417 N. A St., Richmond. Affiliated with the Wayne Township trustee’s office, Dwyer Center also offers cooking classes, […]
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Northeastern middle schoolers explore careers
Northeastern Middle School recently hosted a Career Exploration Day, providing its students with valuable insights into a variety of career paths, school officials said. Administrators identified area residents they knew who would be willing to speak with students. They secured 22 professionals from diverse fields to share their experiences and knowledge. The event aimed to […]
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Food pantry $32K short at year’s end
After seeing more clients and higher food costs, a local food pantry seeks $32,000 in donations to catch up to its expenses. Community Food Pantry at 306 N. 19th St. in Richmond served 4,989 families through Dec. 12. Board President Eldon Harzman said the pantry has seen slightly more families and its food costs are […]
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Kids shop for loved ones
Hundreds of kids and volunteers came together to make the holidays brighter for families. Earlier this month, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County offered the newly named Carla Stidham Christmas Shop for its members to select and wrap gifts for their families and loved ones. Members earn “Santa Bucks” to exchange for their gifts […]
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Reid Health EMS: Service with a cost
Reid Health EMS lost nearly $1 million providing emergency medical service during 2023 in Wayne County. Jacob Cox, the director of Reid’s EMS program, and Matthew Cain, director of Wayne County Emergency Management Agency, provided an update about EMS services during the Dec. 11 meeting of Wayne County’s commissioners. Cox said Reid billed patients and […]
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RCS analyzes artificial intelligence opportunities
Richmond Community Schools is preparing for the future of artificial intelligence in the district. E-Learning Team members Tim Arnold and Jeremy Hill presented on the past, present and planning for the future of AI during the board’s Dec. 11 meeting. They said AI is a powerful tool in education that, when used responsibly, can create […]
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County seeking nearly $4M for revitalization
Blight concerns have been growing in Wayne County, and the county has committed money in hopes of winning nearly $4 million more to address the problem. To qualify for grant funds for blight reduction and redevelopment through a statewide program, local matches are required. No announcements have been made about the final recipients of the […]
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Exhibit includes flowers, furry friends
With titles such as “Melty Ice Cream,” “Loco-Motive,” “Hoops” and “Biltmore Pineapple,” regional artists are sharing works that could appeal to a variety of interests and tastebuds. Several advanced or amateur artists from Wayne, Fayette and Randolph counties were among those selected for Richmond Art Museum’s 126th Annual Exhibition by Indiana and Ohio Artists. Some […]