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Catastrophic flooding hits Wayne County

Updated Aug. 13, 2026, at 10:16 a.m. Historic flooding has inundated parts of Wayne County on Aug. 12 after up to 10 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours, prompting widespread water rescues,…

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by WWN Staff August 12, 2026August 13, 2026

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EDC will refresh county’s online ‘front door’

Website updates will assist marketing efforts

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PHOTOS: Hundreds hear Fleetwood Mac, Eagles tributes

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Cambridge City begins evening curfew

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New opponents, familiar favorites for area boys tennis teams

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How to help Wayne County flooding survivors

by WWN Staff August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Courthouse elevator situation reaches low point

by Mike Emery August 13, 2026

Inmate mental health care receives $62K boost

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by Millie Martin Emery August 12, 2026

RPD to provide RCS 3 school resource officers

by Mike Emery August 12, 2026

Sun helps customers meet needs

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SPORTS

Getting ready for some football

by Dan Harney August 14, 2026

Lady Tigers and Lady Knights will be best in Wayne County

by Dan Harney August 7, 2026

Wayne County U17 AAU team wins Grand Slam World Series

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