A Richmond college is honoring seven alumni who’ve made an impact on children’s health, environmental education and transportation. Earlham College’s Homecoming festivities take place Oct. 17-20. Outstanding Alumni Award: Roberta Anderson Ballard and Phil Ballard graduated from Earlham in 1961, married in 1962 and completed Medical/Ph.D. training at the University of Chicago School and pediatric […]
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Girls Inc. honoring 5
Four women and one girl are being honored in November for being strong, smart, bold and inspiring. Girls Inc. of Wayne County will honor the quintet at its “Paint Her a Better Future” fundraising dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. It’s at First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 Salisbury Road N., Richmond. The event celebrates […]
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Inspectors note cold cheese sauce, missing thermometers
Inspectors discovered six critical and 16 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations ranged from unwarmed cheese sauce to a pressurized hose requiring additional equipment. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for potential customers to view. Wayne County Health […]
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Candidate Q&A: Western Wayne School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Western Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, At-Large candidates Question 1: List your education […]
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Candidate Q&A: Northeastern School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Northeastern Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, District B candidates Question 1: List your […]
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Flavor of Wayne County set for Oct. 11
Sample offerings from eight local restaurants during Flavor of Wayne County on Oct. 11. The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce event from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Starr Gennett Building, 101 S. First St., Richmond, will include appetizers, entrees, desserts and more from the Cordial Cork, Downtown Deli & Catering Co., Fricker’s, Old […]
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Candidate Q&A: Nettle Creek School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Nettle Creek (Hagerstown) School Board of Trustees District A candidates Question 1: List […]
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State temporarily condemns pumps
Law enforcement was called to a fuel station after upset customers reported damage to their vehicles from the gas they’d just purchased. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Moore said the Marathon station on U.S. 27 in Fountain City shut down its fuel pumps Wednesday, Oct. 2, because of an issue with the fuel. […]
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Dublin plans hearing on water bill increases
Dublin residents can share their thoughts about a proposed increase in water rates and charges during a public hearing. The hearing is part of the 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, council meeting at town hall, 2250 E. Cumberland St. Monthly consumption rates could increase from $5.02 to $5.91 for the first 10,000 gallons. The minimum […]
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RHS students’ designs decorate skateboards
After a professional artist judged a skateboard design contest, three Richmond High School students received skateboards featuring their art. In February and March, RHS students were among visitors to Richmond Art Museum’s “Empower Slide: Art and Design” exhibit featuring art by Latosha Stone-Keagy. Stone-Keagy, a painter and graphic designer originally from Greenville, Ohio, owns Proper […]