Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School students could have a better chance of winning scholarships or be more smoothly admitted to colleges after their scale for grade point averages is adjusted, district officials said. At their June 12 meeting, Nettle Creek school board members approved student handbook changes for all grades. At HJSHS, changes include eliminating a […]
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Fair volunteer surprised with state recognition
Wayne County 4-H Fair volunteers donate many hours each year without expecting any recognition and will continue to do so at the June 22-29 fair. However, fairgoers might want to know that a longtime volunteer received recognition earlier this year from a state organization that’s now led by another local resident. Joe Goebel of Richmond […]
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Centerville needs help with flooding
During its first meeting in its new home, Centerville’s council discussed a longtime flooding concern and approved buying new surveillance cameras to help police. Flooding Councilor Jack Bodiker said his home was affected by recent heavy rains for about the sixth time in 20 years. He raised health concerns about corn stalks and fertilizer in […]
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Renters can find help with utility, housing bills
Hoosiers wondering where they can find resources to help with immediate housing needs can turn to a free online resource — IndianaHousingNow.org. It is available for renters and property managers. One resource found on the website is the Indiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for rent and utility bills to Indiana residents. […]
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Budget proposals prepare for the future
Transitions were top of mind June 12 when Wayne County’s commissioners conducted 2025 budget discussions. Commissioners heard from department heads about what they would request in the budgets. The requests were due to the auditor’s office June 14. From there, Wayne County Council will consider the requests when formulating the county’s 2025 budget. In three […]
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Juneteenth Celebration in photos
Leading up to the June 19 national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S., Ivy Tech’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration took place Saturday, June 15 at Jack Elstro Plaza in Richmond. See photos of the day taken by Joshua Smith in the slideshow below.
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Museum extends Black Legacy Project exhibit
An exhibit focused on celebrating local Black history and excellence through the decades will be on display for a few more weeks. Those attending a recent Black Legacy Project of Wayne County panel discussion at Wayne County Historical Museum in Richmond expressed joy when learning the exhibit would remain open through July instead of closing […]
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Cool places to beat Wayne County’s heat
Wayne County Emergency Management has created a list of cooling centers to help combat the hottest hours each day. National Weather Service says children, the elderly and people with chronic ailments are at greater risk of being affected by heat. Heat exhaustion, cramps or heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to these conditions. When […]
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Cambridge City pursues teardown funds
Hurrying to meet a deadline to apply for blight elimination funds, Cambridge City town council has planned public hearings about home demolitions next week. The hearings will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at town hall, 127 N. Foote St. Council will decide whether to affirm, reject or modify a handful of unsafe building […]
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County badly needs health help
Wayne County’s commissioners approved nearly $725,000 in Health First Indiana spending June 12, and state statistics show the county badly needs results from the new state program. The Indiana Department of Health added three categories to its online county scorecards, and two of the three provided bad news for Wayne County. Becca Alliston, clinical director […]