Participants and spectators alike enjoyed the Sept. 26 parade celebrating Lincoln’s “Blockbuster” Homecoming, dubbed in movie lingo the “reel” party. Football players cheerfully tossed candy to children along the route. Floats included the senior class’s “Star Wars” float featuring “The Final Battle” light saber duel. Mike Emery captured these photos of the event for Western […]
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Volunteer orientation offered Oct. 4 for warming center
Wayne County’s emergency warming center is offering a volunteer orientation session on Saturday, Oct. 4. The training will be offered from 10 a.m. until noon at LifeSpring Church South, 501 S. Seventh St., Richmond, where the center operates on extremely cold nights. The session will take place in the basement of the church, which can […]
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Cambridge City doctor treats hometown patients for 50 years
Dr. James Bertsch planned to treat those needing help with illnesses or other medical conditions; however, he originally thought those patients would be animals, not humans. A change of heart inspired by his family doctor, Richard Keys, led Bertsch to establish a practice in Cambridge City, where he grew up on a farm. Five decades […]
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Community events from Sept. 25 through Oct. 24
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Public meetings for Sept. 24 through Oct. 6
Wednesday, Sept. 24 Thursday, Sept. 25 Monday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Sept. 30 Wednesday, Oct. 1 Thursday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 6 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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3 samples positive for West Nile virus
Wayne County Health Department has learned that three mosquito samples collected in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus. WCHD announced the test results from Indiana Department of Health on Thursday, Sept. 18. Health officials recommend taking steps to prevent mosquito bites to reduce the risk of disease caused by mosquito-borne viruses, which […]
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PHOTOS: Fired up for tasty treats
Attendees ate delicious food and listened to live music during Fountain City’s Levi Coffin Days on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. The parade was held on Saturday, with grand marshal John B. Martin II driving one of his restored tractors. Vendors lined Fountain City streets during the festival, providing unique booths for browsing […]
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WWN staff wins Indiana journalism awards
WWN’s local news reporting and photography is being celebrated with awards from a statewide journalism organization. The Hoosier State Press Association’s 2025 Journalism Conference and Awards Luncheon recognized the Wayne County publication’s work across five different categories on Sept. 19. WWN’s Millicent Martin Emery, Dan Harney and Chris Hardie won first place for best sports […]
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Indiana judges honor WWN reporter
The Indiana Judges Association honored Western Wayne News reporter Mike Emery for coverage of Wayne County courts. Emery was presented the 2025 Media Award for Excellence in Public Information and Education during a Sept. 18 lunch in Fort Wayne as part of the IJA’s annual conference. While covering the courts for more than a decade, […]
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Community events from Sept. 17 through Oct. 4
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