Wayne County Health Department found one market with 10 violations and restaurants with as many as four issues during recent routine inspections. Inspectors found a total of 22 issues during visits to local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the health department’s previous terminology of critical and noncritical violations. […]
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Nettle Creek Schools praises community’s generosity
Amid financial strain and uncertainty for many residents, the Nettle Creek Schools community has stepped up to support its students and families. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer praised the “exceptional” support during the Dec. 10 school board meeting at Hagerstown Elementary. Schaeffer shared how the school prepared 244 weekend backpack meals for students via donations and was […]
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Community events from Dec. 17 through Dec. 31
Ongoing holiday events Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Dec. 18-21 Friday, Dec. 19 Dec. 19-21 Saturday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 21 Monday, Dec. 22 Dec. 22-23, 29-31 Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. 27 Wednesday, Dec. 31 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication consideration. Please send events at least two weeks in advance.
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Public meetings for Dec. 17-23
Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Tuesday, Dec. 23 Meeting details can change with little notice, especially around the holidays. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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RHS graduates selected as 2025’s Lingle Scholars
Two Richmond High graduates have been selected as this year’s Paul and Pat Lingle Scholars at Indiana University East. Ramsey Cartee and Evelyn Goss received the scholarship award that will continue through their four-year programs. Recipients of the scholarship are incoming freshmen enrolled in the IU East Honors Programs. Participants must have a GPA of […]
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Cambridge native receives Scouting honor
A former Cambridge City resident received a rare honor within the centuries-long history of the National Eagle Scout Association. Retired Huntington dentist Dr. John Regan was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, an honor only given 2,200 times among the organization’s 2.75 million members. Dr. Regan became an Eagle Scout of Cambridge City’s Explorer Post […]
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Bethany Seminary receives $10M in Lilly funding
A Richmond institution has received a substantial funding boost from the Lilly Endowment. Bethany Theological Seminary received a $10 million grant to support a new initiative for enrolling graduate students pursuing theological studies and careers in ministry. The new project, entitled “Preparing the Way: Expanding Vocational Paths for Undergraduate Students,” readies Bethany to form partnerships […]
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MRL Express revives library’s mobile services
Morrisson-Reeves Library will take its services on tour next year. The Richmond library has acquired the MRL Express, a mobile outreach vehicle. The venture is a return to outreach services to residents within Richmond and 11 Wayne County townships. The MRL Express is a modified Ford F350 with a custom cargo box designed to operate […]
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Community events from Dec. 10 through Dec. 31
Ongoing holiday events Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, Dec. 12 Dec. 12-13 Dec. 12-14 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Friday, Dec. 19 Saturday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 21 Monday, Dec. 22 Friday, Dec. 26 Saturday, Dec. […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 10-18
Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, Dec. 17 Thursday, Dec. 18 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.