National expert Sara Pizano analyzed animal welfare in Wayne County, suggesting steps to improve the situation. Now, county government and the city of Richmond are enlisting a local expert, veterinarian Dr. Stacy Kostiuk, to spend four months implementing pieces of Pizano’s report. “The study showed us the gaps,” Richmond Mayor Ron Oler said during the […]
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Taxing entities set public hearings for budgets
Wayne County residents have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]
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Open burning, tornado siren among council topics
Two Cambridge City homes destined for demolition might have a new lease on life, but another homeowner is upset about raccoons, chickens and a pig at adjacent properties. Packing town hall, several residents asked questions or raised concerns during Cambridge City’s Aug. 12 council meeting. Blight In other business
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City receives 7 bids to demolish Elder-Beerman building
Seven bids to demolish the former Elder-Beerman building and pedestrian skywalk ranged from about $500,000 to nearly $1.2 million. The bids were opened during the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Aug. 15 and taken under advisement. The seven bidders were: In addition, two bids for asbestos abatement were received: $13,395 from EnviroWorx Services […]
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Demand grows for violence survivor assistance
It’s a September tradition in Wayne County to release butterflies and help a social service organization. The fourth annual Evening of Hope Butterfly Release on Thursday, Sept. 5, will benefit A Better Way, formerly known as Genesis. It takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. in Richmond Rose Garden in Glen Miller Park. Butterflies can be purchased […]
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Centerville sees support for $50K grant
Centerville leaders are gathering residents’ support before applying for $50,000 to update plans guiding future decisions and growth. Before its Aug. 13 regular meeting, council conducted a public hearing to collect comments for its application to Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The town’s share for Lochmueller Group’s work would be $9,600. The town’s […]
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Ideas, help sought for 2025 fair
Wayne County’s next 4-H fair is being planned for June 21-28, 2025. Organizers say they are always looking for ways to improve the fair and bring the best entertainment possible, although they have to work within a budget. Potential committee members or fair sponsors, or those who have suggestions about what they’d like to see, […]
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Dad: New playground ‘a great asset’
With shouts, giggles and a frequently clanging bell, kids gleefully tried new playground equipment dedicated Thursday, Aug. 15, in East Germantown. It’s just a block north of U.S. 40, next to the Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County’s Wayne Bank Unit, 519 Queen St., and open to kids from across the county and beyond. […]
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Town employee suggests ending water fluoridation
Cambridge City is considering eliminating the addition of fluoride when treating water, but Indiana dental and health experts urge council to reject the change. During council’s Aug. 12 meeting, town employee Chris Stapleton suggested removing fluoride. After a discussion, members decided to table the matter until their 6 p.m. Sept. 9 meeting at town hall, […]
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BZA approves sign for new Five Below store
A typical Five Below storefront sign measures 180.5 square feet. That’s the sign the company wants on its planned Richmond store at 4615 National Road E., but that required a variance of development standards. It turns out the size is half of a square foot larger than the allowable 180 square feet for the 90-foot […]