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BZA ruling helps Milestone with I-70 bid

Milestone Contractors wants work from the upcoming Revive I-70 project that will expand the interstate, improve interchanges and update bridges. The company plans to soon bid on the first phase of Revive’s Wayne County portion, stretching from the Ohio state line to the Williamsburg Pike/U.S. 35 interchange, and its bid received a boost Jan. 10 […]

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A nice week for ice?

Ice carvers, fireworks, a chili competition, games and an ice cream eating contest are a few highlights of Wayne County’s 11th annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival.  The activities begin Wednesday, Jan. 24, in downtown Richmond and conclude Saturday, Jan. 27, with the Meltdown Throwdown carving competition and fireworks at 7:30 p.m. at Elstro Plaza, 47 […]

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4 local projects in running for READI state grants

Wayne County has four projects on a list of 20 being considered for the region’s application for state funding.  Valerie Shaffer, president of Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County, said 24 projects across Wayne County were suggested for east central Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 application.  Shaffer and Acacia St. John, […]

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Bittersweet move for Sorah

When Steve Sorah joined Cambridge City’s town council, his two sons weren’t yet born.  Presley is now 20, and Vince is a Lincoln High School senior.   Town councils often have member turnover through the years for various reasons such as moving away or increased job or family obligations. When Sorah meets other town councilors, they’re […]