Applications are due Feb. 3 for Wayne County’s National Civics Bee competition. Students in sixth through eighth grades are eligible to submit an essay proposing ideas for improving their community. Students and teachers can access guides on the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s website to help them learn how to craft their essays. Participation […]
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Help spread Valentine encouragement
This February 14, Communities in Schools wants Wayne County students and teachers to feel the love. The nonprofit will host its “Valentines for the Finish Line” campaign, sending notes of encouragement as schools prepare to finish the year strong. Valentine’s Day cards with uplifting messages will be collected through Friday, February 13. Notes can be […]
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Community events from Jan. 28 through Feb. 21
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Jan. 29-31 Thursday, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 30 Saturday, Jan. 31 Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 4 Thursday, Feb. 5 Feb. 5-8 Friday, Feb. 6 Saturday, Feb. 7 Monday, Feb. 9 Tuesday, Feb. 10 Wednesday, Feb. 11 Thursday, Feb. 12 Friday, Feb. 13 Saturday, Feb. 14 Sunday, Feb. 15 Monday, Feb. 16 […]
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Public meetings for Jan. 28 through Feb. 5
Wednesday, Jan. 28 Thursday, Jan. 29 Monday, Feb. 2 Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wednesday, Feb. 4 Thursday, Feb. 5 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda. Updated Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:20 p.m. to reflect the new time for a joint meeting of the Wayne […]
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Casino advocates cheer bill amendment passage
A group of community leaders visited the Indiana Statehouse last week to advocate for new legislation that would allow a casino to come to Wayne County. House Bill 1038 passed, amending policy to allow the relocation of an existing casino license within the state. It also added Wayne County to a list of potential relocation […]
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PHOTOS: Vivian winner urges volunteerism
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner was held on Friday, Jan. 23. The chamber honored more than 20 businesses, organizations and individuals at the “Wayne’s World”-themed dinner in First Bank Expo Hall at Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. WWN was unable to obtain full award details before press time and hopes to […]
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Northeastern wins bowling sectional
Northeastern High School won the team championship at the Jan. 10 girls bowling sectional and advanced to the Jan. 24 regionals in New Castle. Pictured from left are coach Lisa Baxter, Sierra Longnecker, Katie Wilt, Izabella McDugle, Baylee White and Nicole Sheets. Supplied
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UPDATED: Travel alerts, weather cancelations and closings
As Wayne County shovels out of a weekend of wintry weather, area government agencies are updating their travel alerts, and organizations and businesses have announced changes to their regular schedules or programming. Last updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:05 p.m. Travel alerts Wayne County – Level II Snow Emergency Wayne County Board of Commissioners […]
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Soil & Water district’s 78th banquet set for Feb. 2
Reservations are still open to attend Wayne County’s Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2026 banquet and annual meeting. The event is Monday, Feb. 2, at the First Bank Kuhlman Center. Admission is $10, with reservations due by Thursday, Jan. 31. The meeting and awards ceremony is catered by Radford’s and features guest speaker Bob Barr. […]
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Water boil alert affects Cambridge City schools
Because of a water main break, Cambridge City has issued a 36-hour water boil advisory for town residents who experienced low or lost water pressure on Wednesday, Jan. 21, and who live east of the river. Those in the affected area should bring all water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth or food preparation to a […]