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Developing downtown

Commissioner Brad Dwenger spoke with downtown Richmond business owners, and what he heard convinced him to vote against funding for a downtown apartment project. Dwenger said during the Dec. 20 commissioners meeting that those business owners do not support the $36 million project at the former Elder-Beerman site. Commissioners did pass 2-1 the $2 million […]

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Cambridge OKs employee pay, $5K donation

Cambridge City’s town council quickly conducted a special year-end meeting to finalize employee pay and benefits for 2024, accept a $5,000 donation and transfer some funds.  As discussed during the fall budgeting process, salaried employees will receive a 3% raise next year, and pay was adjusted for hourly employees as well.  Richard Roberts, the town’s […]

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Pershing planning public park 

After decades sitting idle, a basketball court and the yard next to it in Pershing will be made into a playground for children. “We’ve never had a place for the kids,” said Steve Mills, Pershing Town Council president. The work to make 0.165 acres next to the former Pershing school into a public park is […]

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Principal promoted as curriculum director

After serving as Northeastern Middle School principal since 2020, Kelly Plank will be moving into the district’s administrative offices as the director of curriculum and instruction. The Northeastern Wayne Schools board approved the change during its Dec. 20 meeting. Plank will also continue as NMS principal until her replacement is hired. “My new role will […]

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County asks for animal problem HELP

Wayne County’s commissioners continue seeking solutions for stray and confiscated animals. In 2023, the county had a relationship with Animal Welfare League, providing a $42,000 donation, but the shelter often did not have space to receive animals. Commissioner Brad Dwenger has opened a dialogue with HELP the Animals about a 2024 contract. Dwenger reported during […]

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RCS narrowly OKs administrator raises

With a 4-3 vote, Richmond Community Schools’ board approved a 5% pay raise for building principals, assistant principals and Central Office administrators.  The board conducted a special Dec. 18 meeting for nearly an hour. The topic had been on the board’s Dec. 13 regular meeting agenda but wasn’t voted upon then.   Members Aaron Stevens, Nicole […]

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Modoc, Losantville area to receive 4.3-mile trail

Outdoor enthusiasts will have another trail to explore soon, thanks to a $4 million state grant.  Randolph County successfully applied for $4,096,800 through Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ program.  The project, called Vision Trail Phase 1, will add 4.3 miles of 10-foot-wide, asphalt shared-use path along the abandoned Penn Central rail corridor from County Road […]