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WWN welcomes new reporter
The Western Wayne News is pleased to welcome Lorin Williams to the team as our newest reporter. Lorin brings with him a history of community involvement, an educational background in journalism, and his passion for the power of writing and storytelling. We’re excited to have his talents at WWN for the benefit of our readers […]
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PHOTOS: Temple helps meet community’s holiday need
Workers handed out turkeys on Saturday, Nov. 22, outside New Deliverance Temple in Richmond. The temple will hand out hams on Dec. 20. Bishop George Bennett Sr. said the giveaway occurs every year before Thanksgiving and Christmas. “The need is there,” Bennett said. “It is our community, and we love our community.” The giveaway is […]
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Hayes Arboretum recognized for best practices
Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum. The recognition highlights Hayes’ progress in meeting professional standards for arboreta and botanical gardens. The arboretum first earned Level I status in 2021 and has expanded its collection to 109 labeled native tree specimens. […]
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Art teacher selected for national fellowship
Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 educators nationwide selected for a professional development fellowship. Overfield, who has taught at Nettle Creek Schools since 2009, will join the 2025–2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors cohort, a yearlong program that connects middle and high school educators […]
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PHOTOS: Helping the hungry
Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Workers thanked those who donated and loaded donated items. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Applications open for next generation educator scholarship
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers up to $40,000 in financial aid for aspiring teachers who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years after graduation. Created in 2016, the program provides up to $10,000 per year in scholarship funds to […]
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Farmer’s market expands access to fresh food
Richmond’s farmers market is working to ensure residents can purchase fresh, local food, regardless of their financial situation. Richmond Parks and Recreation has introduced a new initiative at the Richmond Farmers Market, called Bridging the Gap, that gives any SNAP/EBT cardholder up to $40 per weekly to spend at the market. Cardholders must present a […]
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Inspectors find outdated yogurt, sour cream, meat
Wayne County Health Department inspectors found eight issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishments ranging from a worker eating while preparing food to outdated foods. They also investigated a complaint of mold found in a discount store cooler. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the health department’s previous terminology […]
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Milton School alums have new online home
Those who attended the former Milton School, built in 1923, closed in 1996 and demolished in 2019, have a new website to help keep the memories alive. MiltonIndianaAlumni.org was created to house articles about the school and the town’s history, as well as details of upcoming gatherings for the school’s alumni. That includes a planned […]