Richmond Community Schools’ board unanimously ratified a new teacher master contract, but one board member felt he needed to place his concerns about the district’s future financial obligations on the public record. During the 8-minute special meeting on Nov. 27, board members John Weber and Aaron Stevens thanked representatives from Richmond Education Association, administration and […]
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City awards Smarrelli contract for RFD barn
Smarrelli General Contractor has been awarded the bid to build Richmond Fire Department a barn to store its standby trucks and other equipment. Richmond’s Board of Public Works and Safety voted 2-0 on Nov. 30 to accept Smarrelli’s $371,750 bid as recommended by RFD. Smarrelli’s bid was the lowest of five bidders, including Thor Construction […]
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Election board assesses $25 fines
Four of Wayne County’s November election candidates missed a campaign finance report deadline by a few minutes or hours. Separately, a candidate’s relative gave a ride to a voter needing mobility assistance but parked too close to the polling site while in a vehicle with a magnetic sign featuring the candidate’s image and name. Wayne […]
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Christmas radio show features entertainers
A variety show fundraiser with local performers will be dedicated to a late musician who entertained at many regional events. After a pandemic pause, Salvation Army’s Christmas Party will return to the WKBV 1490 AM airwaves from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Radio personalities Rick Duncan and John Rose will serve as hosts. Youth and […]
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Gas station under development for U.S. 27, interstate interchange
QuikTrip plans to build a convenience store and gas station at the U.S. 27 and Interstate 70 interchange in Richmond. Paperwork filed with the city’s planning and zoning department indicates QuikTrip has a contract to purchase about 11.5 acres northwest of the interchange. The company would raze existing structures to construct an 8,292-square-foot convenience store […]
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Fall sports season merits school board recognition
Gerry Keesling’s voice was full of emotion as he helped honor four of Northeastern High School’s fall sports teams at the Nov. 29 school board meeting. “I’ve been involved in athletics for 42 years,” Keesling said, with an audible tremor. “It’s not often that you have a group like this year.” He called forward coaches […]
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Giving spirit provides joy at holidays
Although charities always welcome donations, December is a time when many organizations and volunteers especially aim to help bring joy to their communities. Here are a few of those local giving opportunities in the coming weeks: Love Baskets Nonperishable foods can be delivered to Lincoln High School, Lincoln Middle School and Western Wayne Elementary School. […]
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Centerville moving town hall into former bank
Centerville has wrapped up its purchase of a vacant bank for its new town hall, where customers can eventually make drive-thru utility payments. Closing for the $187,500 purchase of U.S. Bank’s branch at 220 E. Main St. took place Nov. 29. No dates have been set for the move from the current municipal building at […]
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Students raise funds for UNICEF
Local students raised more than $730 for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund during their annual UNICEF Fair. Richmond Friends School’s fifth and sixth graders researched 16 countries, including Poland, Ukraine, Chad, Zimbabwe, Syria, Greece, Oman, Mali and Nigeria. They prepared posters and presentations and a traditional dish or drink to share with guests. Attendees […]
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Woman’s identity confirmed 41 years after her death
For more than 40 years, Misty LaBen didn’t know what happened to her mother, who unexpectedly disappeared just after Misty’s first birthday. Connie Lorraine Christensen had left Misty in the care of her aunt, but no one expected Connie not to return. Members of the large, loving family wondered if Connie, described as a transient, […]