It’s not the first time Jennifer O’Brien has been invited to become Northeastern Wayne Schools’ assistant superintendent, but she’s previously had to say no. This time, when Superintendent Matthew Hicks asked O’Brien, currently Northeastern Elementary’s assistant principal, she asked for time to ask her family and then said yes. Hicks told the board he “couldn’t […]
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Community events from April 23 through May 10, 2025
Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 April 24-25 Friday, April 25 April 25-26 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Wednesday, April 30 Thursday, May 1 Friday, May 2 May 2-11 Saturday, May 3 Sunday, May 4 Tuesday, May 6 Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 May 8-11 and 15-18 […]
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Burn victims hospitalized after explosion, fire
A Richmond man and woman were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an explosion and fire April 17. Forrest Tevis IV, 51, and Autumn Reed, 24, were found with burn injuries in front of a residence in the 100 block of Randolph Street in Richmond. They were transported to Reid Health, then flown by medical helicopter […]
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Public meetings for April 23-30
Wednesday, April 23 Thursday, April 24 Monday, April 28 Tuesday, April 29 Wednesday, April 30 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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Chief deputy will seek top spot
Alan Moore’s involvement with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office stretches back three decades. Now, after serving as chief deputy, he’d like to lead the department as sheriff. Moore was scheduled to officially announce during an April 22 event at Red Front Pizza and Grill in Richmond his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2026 […]
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Photos: Children enjoy new play place
The new Creitz Park playground opened on Thursday, April 17, in Cambridge City. Community members cheered as town councilor and park committee chair Debbie McGinley cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the new playground. The updated equipment and park features were made possible by donations from area residents and organizations, along with a funding […]
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Another plastics fire suit filed against city
One day short of two years after a plastics fire erupted on Richmond’s west side, another lawsuit was filed to recover damages for more than 100 city residents. Trevor Crossen from Crossen Law Firm in Carmel filed the paperwork April 10, and the suit has been assigned to Circuit Court. It is the second lawsuit […]
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WWS begins board, superintendent searches
Western Wayne Schools’ board president has resigned, and one public and one private session are planned before the regular April meeting to discuss selecting a new member and a superintendent. Although WWS officials haven’t called attention to the resignation of board president David Sturgis, they provided an agenda for a 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, […]
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New park platform could attract raptor couples
Love might be in the air — literally — at Middlefork Reservoir, where a newly installed raptor nest platform is hoping to attract some high-flying bird couples looking to settle down. Richmond Parks and Recreation Superintendent Denise Retz said the project to build the 5’x5′ platform was a combined effort. Lowe’s donated lumber and Richmond […]
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Kindergarten registrants, test scores increase
Nettle Creek Schools’ board celebrated high turnout for kindergarten roundup and growth in PSAT/SAT scores at its April 9 board meeting. Enrollment Hagerstown Elementary Principal Tiffani Hokey called it a positive day, as 71 kids signed up during that day’s kindergarten roundup. That total was the highest she could recall in several years. Last year, […]