It still felt like summer outside, but Wayne County students reported back to their classrooms last week for the new school year. Students and teachers jumped back in to learning, laughing, experimenting and even dancing as classrooms, labs, auditoriums and cafeterias once again bustled with activity. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne […]
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Dirty can opener, ice machine cause concerns
Inspectors discovered two critical and eight noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. The violations ranged from a cafe not having a certified food manager to two concerns about food being stored on the floor. In addition, two establishments were reminded they need to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to […]
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Burton bridge ceremony is Aug. 14
Motorists driving past Richmond on Interstate 70 will forever be reminded about the service and sacrifice of a Richmond Police Department officer. The U.S. 27 bridge across I-70 will be named the Officer Seara Burton Memorial Bridge during an Aug. 14 ceremony. State Rep. Brad Barrett, a Richmond Republican who represents District 27, initiated renaming […]
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Shoes for Kids will continue after ReidRide ends
Reid Health’s 15th and final ReidRide will take place this weekend, but its commitment to buying shoes for kids isn’t ending. The fundraiser, organized by Reid Health Foundation, will move toward what Reid officials describe in a news release as an “exciting new event to celebrate wellness in a different way beginning in 2025. More […]
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Law enforcement stepping up patrols for bus safety
As kids head back to school and buses begin rolling again, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers speeding around a bus or ignoring a stop arm is reckless and illegal. “Ensuring the safety of our children is our top priority. Drivers must stop for school bus stop arms — no exceptions,” said Sheriff Randy Retter […]
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Blood center issues emergency appeal for donations
A regional blood bank has issued an emergency alert because of a donation shortage. Solvita, formerly Community Blood Center, is struggling to meet blood demand from local hospitals. “The gap between what we are collecting and what hospitals are ordering has become an emergency,” said Tracy Morgan, Solvita’s vice president of donor services, in a […]
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Student steers cattle teams to 2nd, 3rd in nation
A Wayne County student was on teams that finished second and third at a national competition about cattle knowledge. Matthew Elzemeyer was on Indiana’s reserve champion senior Hereford Bowl team at the Junior National Hereford Exposition in Grand Island, Nebraska. The competition encourages good sportsmanship and dedication to learning more about the beef industry and […]
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Man leaves $450K to Hayes Arboretum
Hayes Arboretum has received $453,000 from a late local man’s estate. John Turner-Grey, described as a talented floral designer, died at age 73 in 2023. “John’s love and passion for plants, especially his ability to design with these natural elements, can serve as an inspiration for us all to better connect with the natural world […]
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Wayne County cattle farmers earn national recognition
Hagerstown, Williamsburg and Modoc cattle farmers have been recognized at a national Angus cattle show. They were represented at the Atlantic National Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show on May 26 in Timonium, Maryland. This is not the first national honor for Piper. Last year, she and Braylen Schaeffer of Hagerstown were on […]
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United Way announces new leadership, goals
United Way of Whitewater Valley has appointed a new board chair and added two new members as it sets a high fundraising target to meet by 2030. UWWV President Tamara Brinkman said Chair Karen Pipes’ extensive experience, passion for philanthropy and dedication to community service means she’s poised to lead the organization toward achieving its […]