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 […]
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Centerville again sounds fire station alarm
Hoping the sixth time’s the charm, Centerville’s council conducted its sixth public hearing in its third attempt to secure a $500,000 state grant for renovating Fire Station 1. Goals include adding a bay, installing an exhaust system and fire alarm system, replacing heaters, adding women’s restrooms and showers since there weren’t female first responders when […]
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Warming shelter seeks help
Organizers of a new overnight warming shelter are seeking more volunteers, flyers from social services, donations, and more residents who could use free lodging and referrals. The warming shelter opens at Oak Park Pentecostals, 1920 Chester Blvd., at 25 degrees or below. On a few nights, the shelter closed by 9 p.m. because no one […]
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State program would help collect unpaid fees
A state program might help Wayne County collect unpaid probation and community corrections fees. Kory George, the county’s chief probation officer, received commissioner approval Dec. 6 to use the Association of Indiana Counties’ Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System program. George said he had heard from a colleague in another county about the program’s success. […]
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Richmond pursues funding for tree, recycling programs
Two initiatives could help Richmond with the city’s tree and recycling programs. Common Council on Dec. 4 voted 9-0 to allow a proposal submission to Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute for assistance valued at $142,000 and a grant application to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for $100,000. Richmond has previously participated in two Environmental […]
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County council OKs apartments funding
Wayne County Council officially provided its support Dec. 6 for an apartment project at the former Elder-Beerman site in Richmond. The $36 million investment package includes $2 million in consolidated EDIT money that requires council’s approval. Council members heard a presentation Nov. 15 about the project by Indianapolis-based Flaherty & Collins Properties to build 150 […]