Wayne County voters’ general election ballot is nearly set. Here’s what we know now: However, Wayne County voters likely will see fewer yard signs this summer for local races than they did in the spring. That’s because no Democrats or Libertarians filed to run against Wayne County’s Republican candidates for judge, commissioner, clerk of courts, […]
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‘Legacy’ shines at Archway Classic
Four of the five top performing bands at Saturday night’s Archway Classic contest came from Wayne County. Judges gave top marks to Richmond’s jazz-themed “The Gennett Legacy” show. The tribute to the city’s recording history earned 57.35 points. “It feels good, and the kids are super excited,” said Dan Merkamp, the Marching Red Devils’ director. […]
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State law forces schools to ban cell phones
When Indiana became the second state to ban wireless device use in school classrooms earlier this month, it produced some national headlines. But in at least three eastern Indiana school districts, it’s been pretty much business as usual. A new law written by state senators Jeff Raatz of Richmond and Stacy Donato of Logansport requires […]
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RCS announces leadership team updates
Richmond Community Schools has appointed three assistant superintendents, changing job titles for two employees and welcoming one to the district’s Central Office. Elizabeth Markward will oversee elementary education, Sam Pritchard will lead secondary education and Karen Scalf will manage operations. Markward brings 19 years of experience in elementary education to her role. She previously served […]
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Auditor promises staff he’ll finish term, seek another
Through communications with Indiana’s other auditors, Wayne County Auditor Mark Hoelscher has learned other auditors are resigning their positions. Ten, so far, Hoelscher said. That led Hoelscher — in the 19th month of his term — to gather his staff July 9 and announce that he has no plans to resign and, in fact, will […]
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MONDAY UPDATE: Western Wayne recovering from storm damage
Neighbors, first responders and utility workers collaborated to clean up extensive storm debris and block traffic to offer protection from downed power lines on Sunday, July 14. Cambridge City received the most visible damage from the storm just before 2:30 p.m. Town officials quickly urged residents and visitors to stay off roads so cleanup could […]
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Photo: New Pershing playground receives mulch
Mulch is dumped on Friday, July 5, at the new playground being built in East Germantown next to the Wayne Bank Unit of Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, 519 Queen St. The town raised $55,332 and received $50,000 through Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places grant program. The equipment will include […]
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Photo: Gazebo honors farmer
The family of Ron Hoover gathers June 27 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to dedicate the new gazebo in his memory. Hoover, a Hagerstown-area farmer and member of Wayne County Farm Bureau’s board and Wayne County Inventory Resources Council, died in 2020. Wayne County Farm Bureau donated the gazebo for his service to the community. […]
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Next election filing deadline is Aug. 1
A few candidates have filed to serve Hagerstown and Dublin residents before the fall election. Residents from those two towns must file candidacy forms by noon Aug. 1 at Wayne County’s voter registration office inside the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Different filing deadlines apply for towns with populations of less than 3,500 so […]
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55 apply for downtown building grants
Fifty-five applications were submitted for $2 million available in the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program’s downtown revitalization effort. Beth Fields, the county’s HELP coordinator, told Wayne County Council members on July 3 that 42 applications were received in Richmond, seven in Cambridge City, three in East Germantown and one each in Spring Grove, Dublin and Economy. […]