Donations can still be matched toward driveway repairs at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Pershing. An anonymous donor is matching donations 1:1 through Jan. 31 up to $5,000. Gifts are tax-deductible because the reorganized cemetery board’s new volunteers successfully applied to become a 501(c)3 organization through Indiana Secretary of State and the federal Internal Revenue Service. […]
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Auditor: Going digital will better serve taxpayers
Wayne County Auditor Mark Hoelscher plans to computerize more of his office’s functions. Hoelscher spoke with Western Wayne News about his plans, then addressed the Wayne County commissioners during their Dec. 13 meeting with department heads. He said the changes will be a major step forward in the county’s finances. “These are changes I want […]
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New RPD 2-year contract raises officer pay 3%
Richmond Police Department officers will receive 3% raises over the next two years. The city of Richmond and John Hennigar Lodge No. 63 of the Fraternal Order of Police reached agreement on a new two-year contract for 2024 and 2025. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety approved 3-0 the contract Dec. 14. The 1.5%, […]
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CACS addressing financial challenges, savings opportunities
Centerville-Abington Community Schools discussed ways to meet rising 2024 expenses, including new buses, insurance, technology and personnel, and save money. Special meeting In other business Personnel Board member Brad Lambright joined Indiana School Boards Association’s Region 6 legislative committee.
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Do students still want their driver’s license?
Most people can remember the feeling of anticipation before obtaining a license. The feeling of wanting the freedom to drive yourself places without having to inconvenience your parents, or worse, have them come with you. In the past, teens jumped on the opportunity to get their license the moment they were eligible. However, this isn’t […]
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RCS looks at necessary big-ticket building repairs
Richmond Community Schools’ aging buildings need repairs that will not be “a cheap undertaking,” administrators say. During their Dec. 13 meeting, Chief Operations Officer Karen Scalf presented potential facilities and building operation upgrades, and Jamie Bolser, who oversees human resources and finances, discussed financial options. Scalf said goals are to enhance learning environments, update dated […]
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Staff member’s school greetings recognized
A library aide’s enthusiastic greeting of Hagerstown Elementary School students drew favorable attention from a visitor to the school; so much so that he sent an email about her to Nettle Creek School Superintendent Emily Schaeffer. Cortney Sizemore drew the attention from Craig Towns, business partnerships manager for Reid Health, who visited the school in […]
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Recalled cinnamon fruit pouches contain lead
Recalled cinnamon-flavored products sold at local Dollar Tree locations have been removed from store shelves. Products included in the nationwide recall include WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches, Schnucks cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety packs, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches. Becca Alliston, the clinical director for the Wayne County Health Department, said the health department […]
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Thankful mayor lives his dream
A young Dave Snow dreamed about two things: being on the radio and serving as Richmond’s mayor, two jobs that connect with his hometown community. Mayors spoke to students, and Snow would hang on every word, fascinated with their work. Later, while a broadcaster, Snow knew Mayor Sally Hutton, who eventually encouraged him to try […]
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Council agrees 3 homes need demolition
Cambridge City’s council agreed that three homes are unsafe and need demolishing but gave a single mom 90 days in case Wayne County’s new blight elimination program can help. During a public hearing at council’s Dec. 11 meeting, 411 and 415 W. Front St. were found unsafe. Ken Risch, superintendent of public works, hasn’t been […]