Wayne County commissioners heard from Economic Development Corporation President Valerie Shaffer that moving the planned location of a water tower at Gateway Industrial Park by 860 feet could save Cambridge City $200,000. As a part of the plans in motion for Sugar Creek Packing Company’s $11 million expansion there, officials realized that the tower’s original […]
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Health department aims for 2024 efficiencies
The Wayne County Board of Health unanimously approved several new contracts for 2024 that are expected to save money and improve services. Some of those contracts approved during the Nov. 13 meeting require county commissioners’ consent. Environmental updates Dan Burk reported permits and reports issued during the first three quarters. They include: In other business
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Electricity providers challenge pollution restrictions
Threats to a reliable national electric power supply are many, and some are made by humans. A group representing Indiana’s rural electric membership cooperatives believes policy decisions are among them. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed power plant rule is one such, according to John Cassady, CEO of the Indiana Electric Cooperatives organization. IEC represents […]
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Centerville continues water project work
Calibrating water meters at the central water plant could help track down the source of a Centerville water system leak. That’s according to town manager Kevin Slick, who asked Centerville’s council at its Nov. 14 meeting to approve $20,350 to enable maintenance that will include that calibration work. The expense is for the installation of […]
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Iceless skating, carriage rides return to Winter Wonderland
Back by popular demand, an iceless skating rink will be set up for free use Saturday night. The attraction, which came to Cambridge City last year, returns with traditional favorites and a few new ones during the town’s annual Winter Wonderland celebration. Area residents are invited to browse the festive downtown shops, eateries, vendors, food […]
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RPD’s next chief coming from Sheriff’s Office
Ending a long tradition of appointing a new police chief from within Richmond Police Department, Mayor-elect Ron Oler has named a 22-year employee of Wayne County Sheriff’s Office as RPD’s next leader. Oler announced Thursday, Nov. 16, that Kyle Weatherly will be the city’s police chief as of Jan. 2. Before the media event, current […]
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Student legislation tackles range of issues
A local Model Legislature program recently celebrated 50 years of helping high school students try their hand at government, and one of its sponsors has been involved all 50 years. After gathering in the area for a few meetings, Eastern Indiana Model Legislature concluded its season at the Indiana General Assembly chambers in Indianapolis. Richmond […]
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9 groups receive REMC Community Trust grants
The Whitewater Valley REMC Community Trust recently awarded grants to nine not-for-profit organizations. The winners were: Community Trust trustees meet in January, April, July and October to review grant applications. Applications and program information is available at www.wwvremc.com under “Member Services.”
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Honor Society students help at job fair
Nearly two dozen high school students made a big difference at a job fair and the organizer’s appreciation for them became the subject of a superintendent spotlight during the Nov. 8 Nettle Creek Schools board meeting. In a letter to Emily Schaeffer, school superintendent, Brian K. Rea, a disabled veteran outreach program specialist in the […]
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Town signage, reptile housing, murals among $212K in grant projects
Twenty-one organizations have received funding for projects around Wayne County, ranging from additional food for the hungry to adult day care scholarships and removal of dead trees. Wayne County Foundation has announced the recipients receiving a share of $212,626 through Grant Cycle III and other third-quarter opportunities. Some of the grants support projects in individual […]