A 10-year Richmond High School employee is now working to prepare students for high school and beyond in a new role. Richmond Community Schools’ board approved Laura Ricca Brazil as the new principal at Test Intermediate School, effective Monday, Oct. 30. The Illinois native has more than 20 years of experience in public education, starting […]
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Women judges group honors Indiana chief justice
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush was honored with a Lady Justice Award by the National Association of Women Judges. Rush, who graduated from Richmond High School, received the award during the October NAWJ convention in Indianapolis. The award honors a judge who uses her position to promote the rule of law through strong and diverse […]
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Veteran rural mail carrier retires
Kenny May retired as a rural mail carrier last Friday, Oct. 27. A Hagerstown native, May started working at the Hagerstown post office in 1989. He worked as a substitute carrier for the first 15 years. In that position, he also subbed in other offices, including Losantville, Modoc, Economy and Greens Fork. He also did […]
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Neighbors appeal BZA decisions allowing auction facility
An appeal filed in circuit court accuses Wayne County’s Board of Zoning Appeals members of hastily making a decision that would allow a U.S. 27 auction facility without fully considering neighbors’ concerns. John and Tammy Tackett, who live south of the proposed livestock, equipment and general merchandise auction facility, are appealing two BZA decisions made […]
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New IUE leader focused on student experience
As the seventh of eight children, Dennis Rome was inspired by two older sisters who became teachers. Despite the challenges faced after Rome lost his father at age 4, his mother encouraged the siblings to become the first generation of their family to pursue college. He is still working in higher education more than 30 […]
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Overnight shelters regularly open
Local organizations are beginning to announce their overnight shelters and warming stations when temperatures dip to dangerously cold levels. Some facilities, such as volunteer fire stations, are not staffed regularly and should be contacted via phone before arriving to ensure someone will be present. This list was compiled by Region 9 Continuum of Care. Contact […]
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Costumes, candy and Halloween fun
Safety Village of Wayne County welcomed hundreds of costumed trick-or-treaters Oct. 23. Lines wound through the village as representatives of community organizations and businesses passed out candy. The line extended across the Richmond State Hospital grounds with nice weather for the annual event. It was one of the many available Halloween events in addition to […]
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The $5 million question: How to spend ARPA, opioid money?
Wayne County’s commissioners asked the county’s elected officials and department heads for their ideas about possible uses of more than $5.23 million in available American Rescue Plan Act and opioid settlement dollars. Those two areas of funding were addressed during an Oct. 25 meeting designed to discuss and receive feedback on multiple topics. The county […]
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‘Rent’ opening at RCT
Today’s young professionals and some who are decades away from that season of life might relate to a group of friends struggling with love, finances and illness. Richmond Civic Theatre offers eight performances of the rock musical “Rent” from Nov. 2-5 and 9-12. “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished […]
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Schools, charities receive funds for youth programs
Nearly 30 local youth-focused organizations and schools have received grants. Stamm Koechlein Family Foundation’s board recently awarded $270,000 to enhance community vitality in Indiana, California, North Carolina and Missouri. The 2023 grant cycle brings the foundation’s total giving to more than $4.3 million since 2001. The board also has invested more than $25,000 in local […]