Posted inNews

Health inspectors note 8 food violations

Inspectors discovered one critical and seven noncritical violations during recent routine food inspections of local establishments. The violations ranged from improper storage of food and single-serve items to dirty cooking areas and utensils. Wayne County Health Department employees collected those concerns between June 20 -July 1. Critical violation Non-critical violations Follow-up Complaint Temporary permits No […]

Posted inNews

RCS announces leadership team updates

Richmond Community Schools has appointed three assistant superintendents, changing job titles for two employees and welcoming one to the district’s Central Office. Elizabeth Markward will oversee elementary education, Sam Pritchard will lead secondary education and Karen Scalf will manage operations. Markward brings 19 years of experience in elementary education to her role. She previously served […]

Posted inNews

Photo: Gazebo honors farmer

The family of Ron Hoover gathers June 27 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds to dedicate the new gazebo in his memory. Hoover, a Hagerstown-area farmer and member of Wayne County Farm Bureau’s board and Wayne County Inventory Resources Council, died in 2020. Wayne County Farm Bureau donated the gazebo for his service to the community. […]

Posted inNews

Williamsburg Community Days set for July 18-20

Williamsburg Community Days will feature food trucks, vendors and activities on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 18-20. Community-wide garage sales are planned Friday and Saturday. Admission and parking are free, with many activities at or near the Williamsburg Area Community Center on Centerville Road. There will be a charge for pork chops, breakfast, and ice cream […]

Posted inNews

Eclipse economic impact study released

Indiana officials say April’s total solar eclipse festivities in April made an approximately $148.5 million impact on the state. Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) unveiled the results of a comprehensive statewide economic impact study. Indiana welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors (estimated) for the eclipse, representing a 45% boost to regular visitor volume and a 41.1% […]

Posted inNews

Students’ attendance rewarded through Every Day Counts giveaways

Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce distributed scooters and Cincinnati Reds tickets to qualifying students in Wayne County’s elementary, middle and high schools. Chamber staff organized the Every Day Counts festivities in May, formerly known as “School is Cool,” to encourage school attendance and make its importance known. Nearly 1,000 students met this year’s guidelines […]