More than 300 Wayne County high school students are touring seven local manufacturers this month, possibly inspiring some of them to work in one soon. Economic Development Corp. of Wayne County organized the Oct. 6 tours for Richmond, Northeastern, Lincoln and Hagerstown students at Madison-Kipp, Ahaus Tool & Engineering, Blue Buffalo, Transcendia, SugarCreek and Dot […]
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School board ready to play ball on McBride purchase
Richmond Community Schools board members informally support buying McBride Stadium, saying the purchase could benefit students as well as the community. After members asked questions of RCS officials at their Oct. 10 work session, they indicated interest in finalizing a purchase agreement with the City of Richmond and its parks department. RCS would need to […]
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Tire recycling event collects nearly 23 tons
Wayne Union Recycle collected about 23 tons of used tires during a recycling program Sept. 30 at six sites. During an Oct. 11 WUR board meeting, volunteers described turning away dozens of vehicles because the receptacles were filled. Union County’s site turned away 41 vehicles because the receptacle, which was delivered by Best Way, was […]
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Man, woman did not escape Carlos Road fire
Two people have been confirmed dead after an early Sunday evening fire in Wayne County. Wayne County Coroner Kevin Fouche said Monday that four people were inside the home in the 7400 block of Carlos Road in Greens Fork when the fire was reported, but only two escaped. Those who died were a man and […]
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Hagerstown’s longest-tenured employee will step down
When 2024 arrives in Hagerstown, Bob Bullock probably will no longer be the person with the longest service as a town employee. Bullock has been the town building commissioner for 32 years. The Town Council planned to hire his replacement, Terry Ford, on Monday, Oct. 2, effective Oct. 10. The town asked Bullock to stay […]
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October’s the ideal time to receive flu shots
No one enjoys being sick, local health officials say, as they roll out traditional flu shots and prepare to help residents avoid two other respiratory illnesses too in the coming weeks. Thanks to insurance coverage and state programs that Wayne County Health Department can tap to help the uninsured, no one should have to go […]
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Hagerstown studies costs for system upgrades
An engineering study recommends repairs and upgrades to Hagerstown’s water, wastewater and stormwater collection systems that could cost $11.4 million to $18.85 million. Triad Associates of Indianapolis reported the results of its study to Hagerstown Town Council on Oct. 2. The firm evaluated each system, recommending repairs and upgrades. Town Council will decide on final […]
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2 kids’ theater shows offered as field trips
Schools and home-school families from Wayne and surrounding counties are invited to attend two daytime children’s shows coming to the area on nationwide tours. Mermaid Theatre is performing “It’s OK To Be Different” at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond. The 60-minute […]
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Coal reliance for local electricity diminishes during past decade
More of the electricity Richmond Power & Light purchases comes from renewables and nuclear generation. The Indiana Municipal Power Agency, which supplies 61 communities with municipally owned utilities, has reduced its reliance on coal during the past decade. RP&L General Manager shared with his board of directors Oct. 2 parts of a presentation IMPA President […]
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Area schools cooperate, but will not consolidate
Public school corporations have ways of improving student achievement without forced consolidation, according to local small school officials, including online learning and some degree of cooperation with other school districts. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce agrees but is renewing its push for improving the academic performance and economic efficiency of the smallest school corporations, with […]