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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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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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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 […]

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Wayne County Council OKs 4 new positions

Wayne County Council approved four new positions and took action on other personnel requests during its Sept. 6 meeting. Council members voted 6-0 to permit county judges to hire three legal assistants and also unanimously approved a grant clerk position for the auditor’s office. All will proceed with trying to fill the positions this year. […]

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$25 million in improvements planned

Tireless effort brought Wayne County to this point of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program.  A rigorous application process earned the county a place in the third HELP cohort. More than 900 people provided input about what their communities need, and about 100 people served on committees identifying and prioritizing projects for the best uses of […]