Inspectors discovered 11 critical and 18 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the presence of rodents, unsanitary employee practices, dirty equipment, equipment requiring repair and improper food temperatures. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers […]
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Commissioners cancel April deed sale
Wayne County’s commissioners canceled the annual deed sale of properties. The commissioners reviewed 18 properties eligible for the sale during their April 2 meeting. The city of Richmond requested the county convey nine of those properties to the city. Commissioners voted unanimously to fulfill the city’s request. The city has preliminarily been awarded Regional Economic […]
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Path eases for regaining driving privileges
When Cathy Williams was trying to help a resident regain solid footing after battling addiction, she learned that Indiana had made regaining a driver’s license easier for some suspended drivers. A 2022 law change enables reinstatement of driving privileges while delaying payments, whether for citations or the reinstatement fees. Williams, a Wayne County Council member, […]
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Photos: Stories come alive
Stage One Youth Theatre members produced their Storybook Cafe event Saturday, April 5, at Eight to the Bar in Richmond. Children meet their favorite characters while enjoying breakfast. Children interacted with characters like Snow White, Thor, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Elphaba and Galinda and more. The event is a fundraiser for Stage One, the youth […]
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Courthouse fencing signals new project
Signs of another project have appeared like spring flowers around the Wayne County Courthouse. Fencing has been erected near the courthouse’s east entrance in preparation for rebuilding the plaza leading to the entrance. Steve Higinbotham, the county administrator, updated Wayne County Council about the project during council’s April 2 meeting. The project, which was projected […]
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Free head, neck cancer screening offered
Tobacco and alcohol users and those who are sexually active are especially encouraged to get a free head and neck cancer screening. Reid Health’s Rehabilitation Services, ENT and Oncology Associates are offering what they describe as approximately 10-minute painless screenings. The exams are offered to walk-ins from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in Lingle […]
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Public meetings for April 9-17
Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Readers may wish to contact the entity beforehand to ensure the meeting is still planned on its regular date or to get a place on the agenda.
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Community events from April 9 through May 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Friday, April 11 April 11-12 Saturday, April 12 Sunday, April 13 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 April 21-25 Tuesday, April 22 Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Friday, April 25 April 25-26 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, […]
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Merit board demotes RPD investigator
The Richmond Police Department Merit Commission demoted an RPD investigator to patrolman during a special session April 3. Jeremy Worch will not be fired as recommended by RPD administration. During the quick meeting attended by about 30 people, most of them RPD officers, the merit commission members denied terminating Worch. They also recommended Worch receive […]
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22 students will showcase civics smarts
Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond school districts will be represented in a local civics bee that yielded last year’s state champion. For the second consecutive year, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the local competition for the National Civics Bee. It will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Indiana University East’s […]