Jeff Raatz of Indiana is running for Indiana state Senate District 27 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: Masters of Science in Management Indiana University East. Bachelor of Business Baker College of Michigan. I grew up on a large apple and cherry orchard in Michigan, and learned hard work early […]
Author Archives: WWN Staff
Posted inSpecial Publications
Candidate Q&A: Anthony Jones
Anthony Lee Jones of Richmond is running for Indiana state Senate District 27 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: In 2014, I graduated from Richmond High School with a diploma and a 1 year certificate in Information Technology. Around the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was hired by a […]
Posted inSpecial Publications
Candidate Q&A: Pete Zaleski
Pete Zaleski of Richmond is running for Indiana House of Representatives District 56 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: A 1993 graduate of Richmond High School, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Butler University in 1998. My professional career began in Indianapolis, where I spent five years […]
Posted inSpecial Publications
Candidate Q&A: Randy Retter
Randall “Randy” Retter of Hagerstown is running for Indiana House of Representatives District 56 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: I am a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and an honor graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. I have completed thousands of hours […]
Posted inNews
PHOTOS: Government policies, actions prompt protest
Residents gathered Saturday, March 28, at Elstro Plaza in Richmond for a No Kings rally and march that coincided with similar events nationwide. After a program of speakers, participants marched peacefully through downtown Richmond and stood along North A Street. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
Posted inNews
Nominations due April 22 for county Athena awards
Nominations are due April 22 for Wayne County’s Athena awards. This will be the second year for Girls Inc. of Wayne County to coordinate the local version of the international recognition program. Athena awards recognize outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community involvement and commitment to empowering others. Nominees should emulate Girls Inc.’s mission […]
Posted inNews
AI summit aims to educate area leaders
Indiana University East is hosting a May summit that it hopes will better prepare area leaders for how artificial intelligence technologies will change the region’s economy. The IUE AI Summit is Friday, May 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Vivian Auditorium, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The event is free to attend, with registration […]
Posted inNews
Reservations due April 2 for Cambridge City dinner
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce plans to recognize another Small Town Big Heart winner. The chamber’s annual dinner and awards program will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at The Archive, 33 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dr. James Bertsch will be the guest speaker. Reservations are due April 2 for the […]
Posted inNews
Quality of Place conference in April
Richmond Columbian Properties will host three speakers for its Quality of Place conference on April 10. This year’s theme is “History Matters,” focusing on the importance of valuing historic spaces in the community. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with lunch served at 11 a.m. At noon, registrants can enjoy three sessions featuring property and real […]
Posted inNews
Revitalize Richmond designates next downtown restoration project
Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond, in partnership with Richmond Neighborhood Restoration and the Wayne County Land Trust, has selected the property at 713 E. Main St. as its next project. The downtown building previously housed Tabletop Adventures. The building will retain both its commercial storefront and residential spaces, according to a news release. The second-floor apartment […]