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City accepts dismissal of RPD major’s lawsuit

The city of Richmond is not pursuing further legal action after a special judge dismissed Richmond Police Department Major Adam Blanton’s lawsuit against Wayne County Prosecutor Mike Shipman. Mayor Ron Oler issued a news release Aug. 7 standing behind the lawsuit Blanton filed, which the city then joined, after Shipman placed Blanton on the county’s […]

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Library might need to leave downtown

Citing failing essential systems, Morrisson-Reeves Library officials say they could be forced to find another permanent location if Wayne County officials don’t allow the library to pursue more than $18 million in bonds for a renovation. MRL Director Dena Little and board members issued an Aug. 7 letter to the community noting a “pivotal moment” […]

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Community events from August 13-30

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Aug. 14-17 Friday, Aug. 15 Aug. 15-23 Saturday, Aug. 16 Monday, Aug. 18 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Aug. 22-23 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Aug. 28-31 Friday, Aug. 29 Aug. 29-30 […]

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State makes new local taxes seem inevitable

Indiana’s legislature is forcing the question of how much government is too much government on communities across the state, and Wayne County residents could soon pay new local income taxes as a result. The Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly implemented property tax reform this year, limiting how much property tax revenue cities and counties can expect […]

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41 issues found during eatery examinations

Inspectors reported 41 items found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments.  The terminology “being in or out of compliance” replaces previous health department terminology of “critical” and “noncritical violations.” Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required to […]