Housing, child care and health care topped the list of issues needing funding and improvement in Wayne County, according to 15 residents who attended a Jan. 29 public meeting that Forward Wayne County facilitated. The event, held at the Richmond High School cafeteria, was the first of four listening sessions that community leaders are holding […]
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Photos: Ice flies as carvers create art, smiles
Professional ice carvers visited Richmond last week for the annual Meltdown Winter Ice Festival. Because of warmer weather, the carvings were not put on display until Saturday at Elstro Plaza. The festival closed with Saturday night’s Meltdown Throwdown carving competition between Team Fire and Team Ice. Team Ice won the golden chainsaw prize, then fireworks […]
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Radio encryption squelches scanner listening
As area first responders and public safety personnel make more use of encrypted radio communications, the residents who have traditionally tuned in to scanner traffic might be wondering about the loss of transparency. Government officials say there are still options to hold them accountable. In a culmination of years of planning and equipment upgrades, many […]
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Gem changes hands
Paul and Pam Fowler quickly agreed about Indiana with a middle-aged couple hauling rustic collectibles to the second floor of the National Road Antique Mall building. Introducing themselves as the building’s new owners, the Fowlers fell into conversation with the couple, who, it turned out, are new vendors there. Both couples found they had moved […]
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Common Council business continues despite friction
Larry Parker’s seen plenty of disagreements during four decades as a Richmond Common Council member. Even a fistfight on the elevator. So some strife during the past year between council members and between council members and the mayor wasn’t so significant, especially because council’s business proceeded during meetings. “I don’t think it ever stopped anything […]
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New ways to give for warming center
Although donors recently fulfilled all items on the Emergency Warming Center’s online wish list, a new website is accepting financial donations and meal donations are being scheduled. A Givebutter account has been created for financial gifts. Givebutter provides fundraising tools for national nonprofits such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way and Special […]
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Live owls, mini horses joining ice festival
Despite this weekend being Wayne County’s 12th Meltdown Winter Ice Festival, organizers continue arranging new attractions to attract crowds. This year, animal friends will join the event. The volunteer-led Meltdown takes place in downtown Richmond from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1. Admission is free, although a few events require payment. Live owls are […]
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‘Do the right thing’
Foundational values such as trust, integrity, honesty and hard work, as demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are the keys to healing societal divisions in the United States, according to Nick O. Rowe. “To make this world a better place, the majority of us have to continue to do the right thing,” Rowe said. […]
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N-I-C-E festival set for Jan. 30-Feb. 1
In just a few days, professional ice carvers plan to return to Wayne County and dazzle residents and visitors with their unique creations. Volunteers are again organizing the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival in downtown Richmond from Thursday, Jan. 30, through Saturday, Feb. 1. They’re offering several family friendly activities at or near Elstro Plaza, 47 […]
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Community’s stars shine brightly
Some of the local business and nonprofit community’s brightest stars were celebrated Friday at “A Starry Night,” Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner. It was the largest crowd ever for the art-themed dinner, which sold out in about 24 hours despite moving to a larger venue, First Bank Expo Hall. Several awards were […]