Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum. The recognition highlights Hayes’ progress in meeting professional standards for arboreta and botanical gardens. The arboretum first earned Level I status in 2021 and has expanded its collection to 109 labeled native tree specimens. […]
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Art teacher selected for national fellowship
Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 educators nationwide selected for a professional development fellowship. Overfield, who has taught at Nettle Creek Schools since 2009, will join the 2025–2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors cohort, a yearlong program that connects middle and high school educators […]
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PHOTOS: Helping the hungry
Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Workers thanked those who donated and loaded donated items. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Applications open for next generation educator scholarship
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which offers up to $40,000 in financial aid for aspiring teachers who commit to teaching in Indiana for at least five years after graduation. Created in 2016, the program provides up to $10,000 per year in scholarship funds to […]
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Farmer’s market expands access to fresh food
Richmond’s farmers market is working to ensure residents can purchase fresh, local food, regardless of their financial situation. Richmond Parks and Recreation has introduced a new initiative at the Richmond Farmers Market, called Bridging the Gap, that gives any SNAP/EBT cardholder up to $40 per weekly to spend at the market. Cardholders must present a […]
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Inspectors find outdated yogurt, sour cream, meat
Wayne County Health Department inspectors found eight issues during recent routine inspections of local food establishments ranging from a worker eating while preparing food to outdated foods. They also investigated a complaint of mold found in a discount store cooler. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the health department’s previous terminology […]
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Milton School alums have new online home
Those who attended the former Milton School, built in 1923, closed in 1996 and demolished in 2019, have a new website to help keep the memories alive. MiltonIndianaAlumni.org was created to house articles about the school and the town’s history, as well as details of upcoming gatherings for the school’s alumni. That includes a planned […]
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Community events from Nov. 19 through Dec. 31
Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Nov. 21-23 Friday, Nov. 21 Saturday, Nov. 22 Nov. 22-23 Monday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Wednesday, Nov. 26 Thursday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 28 Nov. 28-30 Saturday, Nov. 29 Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Saturday, Dec. […]
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Public meetings for Nov. 19-25
Wednesday, Nov. 19 Thursday, Nov. 20 Monday, Nov. 24 Tuesday, Nov. 25 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Community celebrates together
Western Wayne Schools played host to the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Volunteers at the event served 466 meals and distributed over 100 pairs of shoes to families, along with hats, coats and gloves, according to an online post from superintendent Kelly Plank. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western […]