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City, town election deadlines near

Summer just arrived, but this is the last reminder for any Richmond residents interested in getting on the ballot this fall. It’s also one of the last nudges for potential town candidates. Elected city and town officials provide leadership and oversight of government functions that affect the daily lives of local residents. From making decisions […]

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SugarCreek wants more land for truck parking

SugarCreek Packing has expressed interest in expanding within the Gateway Industrial Park. SugarCreek wants to acquire 16.9 acres south of its plant to expand its truck staging and parking area, Valerie Shaffer, president of the Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, told the county commissioners during their June 14 meeting. The county owns that land. […]

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Lead ‘Em Up creates unexpected leadership

In a high school setting, student leadership is often found in student government organizations. But a recently developed program at Lincoln High School aims to instill leadership skills outside of student government. Lead ‘Em Up is a leadership curriculum that engages young people in the classroom and on sports teams with the goal of “turning […]

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6th-graders moving to WW Elementary

In a meeting most notable for its brevity, the Western Wayne School board decided to move sixth grade from Lincoln Middle/High School to Western Wayne Elementary School. This year’s fifth grade pupils will attend sixth grade at the elementary school, following a unanimous vote at the May 17 board meeting. Superintendent Andy Stover recommended the […]

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Town could raise sewage billing charge

Because its fee hasn’t increased in 10 years, Cambridge City might charge more to bill Western Wayne Regional Sewage District customers each month. Deputy Clerk Glendora Pitcock sends about 900 bills per month, Clerk-Treasurer Sherry Ervin told town council at its May 8 meeting. WWRSD pays the town $2.29 per bill ($2,063 monthly). Postcards each […]

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Centerville takes 11-1 win over Lincoln

A sixth-run third inning outburst from Centerville put Lincoln in a hole they could never climb out of Friday night, May 5. The Bulldogs went on to take an 11-1 win over Lincoln in a game that was halted after six innings because of the 10-run mercy rule. Colton Rinehart’s home run highlighted the Bulldogs’ […]

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Golden Eagle Industries wins state contest

Lincoln High School’s Golden Eagle Industries earned first place in a new statewide case competition that their teacher calls “a big win” for the students and the school. The students who prepared the winning presentation included Gavin Trent, Gavin Newton, Kaila Arthur, Ellie Mettler, Cole Dick, Whitney Lynn, Josh Gibson, Tupelo Troxell, Garin Beal, Adam […]

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Student innovators pitch passion projects

For a thousand dollars, investors could help a group of Lincoln High School students add spice to life. At least, that’s the idea that six students calling themselves by the group name of Gabble shared with a parade of listeners during a Shark Tank program at the school on May 3. Modeled after the “Shark […]