Fireworks are ready to launch for the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. During its Jan. 22 meeting, Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved the 13th annual festival’s request to shoot fireworks between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Jan. 31 during the Meltdown Throwdown ice carving competition. The fireworks will be shot from the parking lot […]
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Jackson Township trustee supports merger bill
One township trustee in Wayne County encourages residents who are concerned about potentially losing the closest layer of local government to contact their lawmakers. Jackson Township Trustee Lyndon Wicker said approval of Indiana House Bill 1315 in its current form could lead to closure of the township’s office in downtown Cambridge City, and most other […]
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IU’s flawless season touches close to home for some
Indiana University won its first National College Football Championship last week, topping a historic 16-0 season. While many fans celebrated from the comfort of their homes, some Hoosiers witnessed the victory in person. Richmond’s Thane Berger, an IU freshman, experienced the flawless season up close as a team manager. The Northeastern High School alumnus described […]
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Council grants Primex Plastics Corp. 3-year tax abatement
Primex Plastics Corp. received a three-year tax abatement during Richmond Common Council’s Jan. 20 meeting. Council unanimously approved the personal-property abatement for an $8 million investment in equipment for its Industrial Parkway production facility that will create six additional jobs. The abatements will be 100% the first year, 50% the second year and 30% the […]
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County banks $2.3 million in 2025 interest revenue
Wayne County received nearly $2.3 million in interest earned from bank accounts and investments during 2025. Treasurer Beth Fields reported the $2,299,923.88 income Jan. 21 to the county’s Board of Finance, which is composed of the three county commissioners. Six bank accounts earned $1,590,204.47 in interest, while certificate of deposit and bond investment interest totaled […]
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RCS board members sworn in for new term
Richmond Community Schools welcomed a new board member and a new board president, heard financial reports, and took steps toward renovations during its Jan. 14 meeting. Board leadership New member Cathy Hillard and incumbent Aaron Stevens were sworn in for terms ending in 2029. Stevens starts his eighth term. He believes he’s the third-longest consecutive […]
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Commissioners: Coroner ignored directives
Wayne County’s commissioners say that removing from the coroner’s fleet a Chevrolet Tahoe that Coroner Brent Meadows drove to an out-of-county job was a decision based on policy and liability alone. Meadows responded to the Jan. 14 decision by posting a Facebook statement the next day, indicating he believes commissioners are targeting him. Commissioners then […]
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Auditor will challenge commissioner in GOP primary
Mark Hoelscher wants to bring a different perspective to county government, and he’s decided he can best do that as a county commissioner. Hoelscher has withdrawn from this year’s Republican primary to be re-elected as auditor and instead filed to challenge Commissioner Brad Dwenger for the party’s District 1 Board of Commissioners nomination. Hoelscher served […]
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City wants to improve airport’s 1st impression
Richmond Municipal Airport serves as a gateway to the city for flyers, providing a first impression as U.S. 40 and U.S. 27 do for motorists. Jonathan Meade, president of the city’s Aviation Board, told Richmond Redevelopment Commission members a planned new terminal building would provide a welcoming environment for those flying into the city. Meade […]
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Northeastern considers Chromebooks
Northeastern Wayne Schools leaders are surveying students and teachers as they consider whether to replace iPad tablets with Chromebook laptops, and to replace devices ahead of schedule. Technology Support Specialists Brandon Perkins and David Comiso shared a technology update during the Jan. 21 school board meeting. Perkins favors Chromebooks for several reasons. He said iPads […]