Northeastern High School won the team championship at the Jan. 10 girls bowling sectional and advanced to the Jan. 24 regionals in New Castle. Pictured from left are coach Lisa Baxter, Sierra Longnecker, Katie Wilt, Izabella McDugle, Baylee White and Nicole Sheets. Supplied
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UPDATED: Travel alerts, weather cancelations and closings
As Wayne County shovels out of a weekend of wintry weather, area government agencies are updating their travel alerts, and organizations and businesses have announced changes to their regular schedules or programming. Last updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:05 p.m. Travel alerts Wayne County – Level II Snow Emergency Wayne County Board of Commissioners […]
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Soil & Water district’s 78th banquet set for Feb. 2
Reservations are still open to attend Wayne County’s Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 banquet and annual meeting. The event is Monday, Feb. 2, at the First Bank Kuhlman Center. Admission is $10, with reservations due by Thursday, Jan. 31. The meeting and awards ceremony is catered by Radford’s and features guest speaker Bob Barr. […]
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Water boil alert affects Cambridge City schools
Because of a water main break, Cambridge City has issued a 36-hour water boil advisory for town residents who experienced low or lost water pressure on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and who live east of the river. Those in the affected area should bring all water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or food preparation to a […]
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Community events from Jan. 21-31
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Jan. 22-24 Friday, Jan. 23 Saturday, Jan. 24 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Jan. 29-31 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 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 Jan. 21-29
Wednesday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 22 Monday, Jan. 26 Tuesday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda. Updated January 23, 2026 at 2 p.m. to correct the start time of the Jan. 26 Jefferson Township Advisory Board […]
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Wayne, Randolph County fund applications due
Proposals are due Jan. 23 for grants through Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation, and tickets for its annual luncheon are now for sale. Projects should enhance the lives of local women and girls. Applications can be found at wwn.to/WFAPP26. Winners will be announced at the 22nd annual luncheon, which starts at 11 a.m. […]
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Scooter races help students
Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce organized another scooter race to pit school superintendents and principals against each other during Wayne County’s annual basketball tournament featuring girls and boys teams from Lincoln, Centerville, Hagerstown and Northeastern. Northeastern High School Principal John Markward won the first race and Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School Principal Jordan McCaslin won […]
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Expired milk, unwashed hands concern inspectors
Six restaurants or stores required follow-up visits in early December, but nearly all violations had been corrected when Wayne County Health Department inspectors returned a few days later. Shortly before the holidays, Wayne County Health Department found seven new concerns during recent routine inspections at food establishments. One inspection took place after a visitor reported […]
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Reid Health grants support maternal, infant and children’s health programs
Reid Health’s Community Engagement announced the 14 recipients of its third grant cycle in 2025. Regional nonprofits received a total of $100,000 with programs focused on supporting maternal, infant and children’s health. Area recipients impact communities in Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Union and Wayne counties in Indiana, and Preble County, Ohio. Reid Health Community Engagement […]