Every Child Can Read is taking its red bookmobile to distribute free kids’ books across Wayne County this summer. Books will be distributed from the van between 12:45-1:15 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 12:15-12:45 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Glen Miller Park’s playground, 2200 E. Main St. ECCR will also offer books from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 […]
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Handwashing signs amiss in food inspections
Ten establishments were found to be in violation by food inspectors from early to mid May. Several failed to provide signs regarding employee hygiene. Eight corrected previous citations as food trucks continue to visit the area. Violations No Violations Follow-Up Pre-Operational Temporary
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Imaginary cat offers support, inspiration
Residents of all ages are encouraged to read the same book this summer and discuss it. Every Child Can Read, a nonprofit organization, is again organizing the Wayne County Reads program. Free books are available through July 31 at eight locations while supplies last. This year’s featured book is “Crenshaw” by Katherine Applegate, a New […]
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PHOTOS: Annual fundraiser lights up the night
Glow sticks and hot-air balloons lit up Glen Miller Park’s golf course June 3 during the 1st Bloom & Glow event. Prior to the balloons glowing at dusk, seven local caterers served ticketed guests inside the Richmond Rose Garden during the annual fundraiser. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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A dozen Indiana museums, historic sites offer free June 20 admission
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites will offer free admission on Saturday, June 20, at its 12 locations across the state. The Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis and sites including Levi and Catharine Coffin in Fountain City and Whitewater Canal in Metamora will welcome visitors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in honor of Juneteenth. The holiday […]
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Farmers market, caboose opening for season
A new summer schedule awaits train enthusiasts of all ages who are interested in seeing a restored caboose and an outdoor garden railway, and a farmers market opens the same weekend nearby. Wayne County Railroaders has changed the time its caboose will be open at Maplewood Park, 106 Water St., Centerville. Hours will be noon-5 […]
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Warming center has new permanent location
After offering several nights of shelter last winter in rotation with another church, one Richmond congregation will fully serve as the community’s sole emergency warming center throughout the season. New Deliverance Temple Ministries International at 1403 S. Ninth St. in Richmond will operate the warming center and will be its fiscal agent to process donations. […]
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DAR honors 4 Good Citizens
Wayne County’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has recognized Good Citizens from four high schools. The four new graduates and their schools are: Abigail Lumpkin, Hagerstown; Benjamin Bates, Lincoln; Ava Bales, Northeastern; and Makayla Minor, Seton Catholic. Cheryl Amos, regent of the Richmond-based chapter, said high school staff chose the winners based on their […]
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Smarrelli to provide parks roofs
Smarrelli General Contractor will roof 14 Richmond Parks and Recreation buildings. During its May 28 meeting, the Richmond Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $311,090 contract for Smarrelli to provide 13 metal roofs for parks buildings and a polycarbonate roof for the department’s greenhouse. The board of works awarded Smarrelli the bid during […]
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PHOTOS: Annual treasure quest
Shoppers searched for treasures during the Historic National Road Yard Sale held Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, May 31. Yard sales dominated U.S. 40 during this event, stretching from Baltimore, Maryland, to St. Louis, Missouri. U.S. 40 in Richmond and Pershing was no exception, with shoppers of all ages searching for a great deal. Joshua […]