Because of a disease outbreak among its cats, Animal Care Alliance is moving its surgeries and appointments to another location for at least a month. The low-cost veterinary clinic and wildlife rescue center on Abington Pike announced Dec. 6 that its office is closed to the general public. Surgeries and appointments are being moved to […]
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125th Annual Exhibit shines light on local talent
Artists from Wayne and surrounding counties are well represented in Richmond Art Museum’s 125th Annual Exhibit by Indiana and Ohio Artists. In their jurors’ statement, Carol Ann Carter and Greg Hull said they were impressed by the caliber of work that was submitted for the show that has “not only stood the test of time […]
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State: Too many struggling readers advance to 4th grade
Indiana Department of Education has presented statewide data showing that thousands of Indiana students are advancing to fourth grade each year without foundational reading skills. In 2023, 81.9% of Hoosier third graders showed proficiency on the IREAD-3 test. “First students learn to read, and then they read to learn,” said Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of […]
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Northeastern grad receives FFA’s top award
A Northeastern High School graduate received the National Future Farmers of America Organization’s highest honor on Nov. 4 during the FFA National Convention. Emma Rose Wright is the first Northeastern student to earn the American FFA Degree in several years. She is now a student at Wilmington College in Ohio. She hopes to study veterinary […]
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Reid Community Benefit awards grants for 3rd time in 2023
Reid Health Community Benefit expanded its support of local nonprofits in 2023 with a third grant cycle. The third cycle supports 17 organizations that provide maternal, infant and children’s health with $100,000 total, according to a news release. “It was great to see organizations thinking outside of the box on how to tear down barriers […]
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RCS approves new teacher contract
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 […]