Welcome to the Western Wayne News eclipse day coverage for April 8, 2024. This article has updates from our reporting team stationed around Wayne County as the community celebrates this rare celestial event. For more information and related articles and resources, visit the WWN Eclipse Guide. Monday, April 8 4:56 p.m. — Traffic is normal […]
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Brick work at Northeastern will wait
Masonry at Northeastern Middle/High School will continue leaking and flaking a while longer. Repair bids came in at almost double the expected cost, so the school board rejected them on March 20. “The board will gather information on how to re-engineer the project and will consider if it needs to sell a bond to do […]
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Eclipse notebook: road closures, restrictions, schedule changes
Hagerstown Police Department has announced road closures and restrictions for the eclipse weekend to accommodate several events. Police ask for patience. Closures: Restrictions: Cambridge City cemetery closing Riverside Cemetery’s gates will be locked at 7 a.m. Monday, April 8, and will be unlocked at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, to keep guests from camping in […]
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Northeastern’s assistant AD promoted
Northeastern Wayne Schools has named Ryan Halloran as its new athletic director for the 2024-2025 school year. Current athletic director Gerry Keesling is retiring. In addition to teaching biology and coaching at Northeastern, Halloran also has served as an assistant athletic director for the past three years. He has more than two decades of experience […]
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Concerts, farmer’s market part of discussion
Western Wayne residents are encouraged to attend an April 3 community meeting organized by Cambridge City Main Street Organization to learn more about upcoming concerts, a free trash disposal opportunity and other services. The discussion is set for 7-8 p.m. April 3 at Golay Community Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City. The town’s festivities […]
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‘Shining Lives’ still inspiring today
Female factory workers who were painting watch dials might not come to mind as dynamic theater characters, but their efforts have improved conditions for today’s workers. Richmond Civic Theatre is presenting the PG-13 rated “These Shining Lives” starting Thursday, March 28. Kathy Clopper directs the play based on the real-life experiences of women who worked […]
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Habitat Women’s Day seeks volunteers
May the force be with some female volunteers as they help renovate a home on Saturday, May 4. Good News Habitat for Humanity is recruiting individual and team volunteers for the Women’s Day event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to rehabilitate the organization’s next home at 523 S. 11th St. in Richmond. Local home ownership applicants […]
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Eclipse notebook: events, closures, viewing sites
About 50 medical office schedules impacted In anticipation of thousands visiting the area for the total eclipse, many Reid Health offices will operate for limited hours, or be closed on Monday, April 8. Reid Emergency Services and Urgent Care will remain open at Richmond and Connersville locations as normal. About a dozen services will close […]
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Hike, bike and learn with upcoming Hayes Arboretum programs
Upcoming programs at Hayes Arboretum feature hiking, biking, wildflowers, invasive species and mushrooms, plus a free place to watch the April 8 total solar eclipse. On April 4, a free trail hike will begin at 9 a.m. at Hayes, 801 Elks Road. A free walking tour at 9 a.m. April 5 will teach the arboretum’s […]
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Applications due April 5 for new scholarship
Wayne County seniors pursuing a two- or four-year degree may apply for a new scholarship named after late Richmond Police Department K-9 Officer Seara Burton. Applications must be postmarked by April 5. The Seara Burton FOP Auxiliary #63 established the scholarship from proceeds of the 140 Challenge fitness event it hosted in 2023. Committee members aim […]