Work on improving student academic performance through a Next Generation School Improvement Grant started last Wednesday, Sept. 13, after a year of planning. Local educators are working with consultants from Equitable Education Solutions on implementing methods they can use to improve student performance, concentrating on employability skills. The program is funded by a $2.45 million […]
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BZA approves U.S. 27 location for livestock auction
Wayne County will have a livestock auction. Midway Auction Barn LLC and Omer Kauffman received approval Sept. 14 from the county’s Board of Zoning Appeals to locate an auction facility along U.S. 27 north of Fountain City. The BZA had previously denied a petition to locate the auction on Helm Road south of Williamsburg. Five […]
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Council supports park, playground efforts
A new park performance venue, an inclusive playground and other improvements are on the horizon for Cambridge City, made possible by donations, grants and state and federal funding. Wayne County Commissioner Jeff Plasterer outlined the town’s opportunities through the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program during its Sept. 11 council meeting. Cambridge City already committed $118,978, which […]
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Arts roundup: Fairy tale, flute, pianos offer fun
From a new twist on a children’s classic tale to flute, piano and organ soloists, it’s a busy time in local arts. Richmond Civic Theatre’s Stage One Youth Theatre is in its final weekend of “The (Almost) Totally True Story of Hansel & Gretel.” Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. […]
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Town renews solar power talks
Hagerstown Town Council has renewed talks with an electric company about building a solar generating station. The council met last week with representatives from American Electric Power, which sells power to the town. The company had expressed interest in building a solar array on town-owned land in 2016. By consensus on Sept. 12, the council […]
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Photos: Levi Coffin Days 2023
The 56th annual Levi Coffin Days Festival took place over the weekend, organized by the Fountain City Lions Club. The event honors Levi and Catharine Coffin’s work to help enslaved people find freedom. Photographer Joshua Smith was there for the Western Wayne News and shared these photos:
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Food, parade, history mix for Levi Coffin Days
Smoked pork chops, parade entries, chalk art and live music could help attract area residents to Fountain City for Levi Coffin Days. The 56th annual festival takes place from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17, along and near U.S. 27. Highlights will include the parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, […]
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DORA explorers: Richmond considers new alcohol law
People might soon stroll through Richmond’s Depot District sipping alcoholic drinks if council approves two ordinances presented Sept. 5. Mayor Dave Snow presented the ordinances that would enable the city to take advantage of a new state law permitting Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas. The DORAs are exempt from certain open container laws, allowing alcoholic beverages […]
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RCS parent, graduate joins school board
Kimberly “Kym” (Brown) Pickering, a Richmond High School alumna who has four children attending Richmond Community Schools, was chosen Thursday, Sept. 7, to join the district’s board. Pickering was one of five candidates interviewed during the Sept. 6 special meeting for the at-large vacancy after Stacy Mopps resigned to again work for RCS in human […]
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RP&L customers will save some cents
A decrease in Richmond Power & Light’s Energy Cost Adjustment rate will save customers seven cents for each 1,000 kilowatt hours used during the year’s fourth quarter. General Manager Tony Foster presented the change to his board, which is comprised of Richmond Common Council members, during its Sept. 5 meeting. The board approved the change […]