To get ahead of anticipated federal mandates on water line improvements while funds are available, Centerville’s council unanimously approved a contract toward securing $3 million in forgivable state loans. The $5 million project will replace a portion of the town’s lead lines and inspecting/cleaning/painting water towers. Centerville will be responsible for $2 million. Council President […]
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Veterans invited to breakfasts, programs, parade
Military veterans are invited to some free breakfasts and/or Veterans Day programs on Friday, Nov. 10 at local schools, in addition to the following day’s parade and program at Wayne County Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, marking the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I. Here are a few […]
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Free Thanksgiving meals offered
Some local organizations are offering free food in advance of Thanksgiving, such as bags of groceries or prepared meals through delivery or in-person dining. Western Wayne A free Thanksgiving dinner will be presented to the Western Wayne community from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Lincoln Middle/High School cafeteria. A traditional Thanksgiving feast – turkey, […]
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Council OKs county budget at just under $50 million
Wayne County’s 2024 budget falls just short of $50 million. Council unanimously approved the budget and the 2024 salary ordinance Nov. 1. That was the final day budgets could be approved, according to the state’s Department of Local Government Finance regulations. The budget includes $36,114,079.99 in the general fund and another $13,818,155 in other funds, […]
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2023 uncertified election results
9:15 p.m. – Ron Oler defeats Dave Snow for Richmond Mayor Although Richmond will have a new mayor, he won’t be a new face to area voters. Ron Oler, who has served on Richmond Common Council for 12 years, defeated two-term Richmond Mayor Dave Snow on Tuesday. In unofficial results, Oler, a Republican, received 51.23 […]
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‘Sole Man’ retires at 94
A license plate hanging in his shop calls George Marinakes the “Sole Man.” The word sole has a double meaning for the man widely known as the sole, or only, person repairing shoes in Wayne County and beyond for several years. However, approaching his 95th birthday in May, Marinakes decided to hang up his tools […]
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Nettle Creek teachers getting raises
Teachers and other certified personnel in the Nettle Creek School Corporation will receive a 7% raise under terms of a contract that the school board expects to ratify Wednesday. Teacher base pay will be $45,000 annually, an increase from the current $42,000, according to Emily Schaeffer, superintendent. Returning teachers who are rated “effective” or “highly […]
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Municipal election voters navigate changes, boundaries
Some residents are so interested in voting that they showed up at the polls with no one to vote for. Poll workers at early voting centers had to turn away a few voters last week after scanning their identification and learning they didn’t live within city limits for Cambridge City, Milton or Richmond. ELECTION COVERAGE: […]
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Property tax deadline is Nov. 13
Nov. 13 is the deadline to pay fall property tax installments. Wayne County Treasurer Nancy Funk indicated in a news release that taxpayers have a variety of choices for how to pay tax bills. A treasurer’s drop box is located at the east end of the parking lot south of the Wayne County Administration Building, […]
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Touring bluegrass quartet making local stop
A Chicago-based bluegrass quartet is performing this weekend in Richmond. Henhouse Prowlers will appear at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center in Richmond High School, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway. The concert is on a different night than most of the center’s nationally touring shows. The Prowlers have engagements Saturday in […]