Wayne County citizens have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]
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Lincoln to recognize all grads
Lincoln Middle/High School is inviting all alumni and community members for what officials call “a true homecoming” in September. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, with classes competing against each other in Eagle Mania games on the football field, 205 E. Parkway Drive, Cambridge City. On Sept. 19, LHS’ tennis and volleyball teams […]
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Festivalgoers enjoy good eats, eye carnival feats
The two-day Archway Days festival in Centerville at Maplewood Park featured food, games, vendors and entertainment as well as a Saturday parade. It was the 36th year for the event. WWN photographer Joshua Smith was there and captured these photos. Ben Hartman with Abington Media was also on hand for the Western Wayne News, and […]
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Inspectors find spoiled food, mold-like substance
Inspectors discovered five critical and 24 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. For instance, employees were found without hair restraints, and dirty areas were noted. Wayne County Health Department employees collected those concerns between July 17-Aug. 10. Establishments are to post their most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public […]
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Initiative tries to build, strengthen community
Drug Free Wayne County Partnership wants its new initiative to strengthen community connections and build a sense of belonging across Wayne County. The “You Belong In Wayne” campaign aims to combat social isolation, enhance mental health and reduce substance misuse, according to a news release. It encourages individuals to build connections that improve mental health […]
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State hears concerns, revamps diploma proposal
After receiving more than 8,000 online comments and hours of testimony, Indiana Department of Education has presented a “significantly updated” second draft of a proposal to redesign high school diploma requirements, a news release said. The revised proposal presented to Indiana’s State Board of Education on Aug. 14 has been simplified to include one base […]
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Taxing entities set public hearings for budgets
Wayne County residents have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]
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Billy Joel, Eagles tributes making local stops
The pianist/lead vocalist that Billy Joel hand-picked for his Broadway musical is part of Civic Hall Performing Arts Center’s 2024-25 season of nationally touring shows. The series kicks off in October with Voctave, an a cappella ensemble with more than 150 million video views on social media. Season tickets are now available that include all […]
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PHOTOS: Back to school
It still felt like summer outside, but Wayne County students reported back to their classrooms last week for the new school year. Students and teachers jumped back in to learning, laughing, experimenting and even dancing as classrooms, labs, auditoriums and cafeterias once again bustled with activity. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne […]
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Dirty can opener, ice machine cause concerns
Inspectors discovered two critical and eight noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local establishments. The violations ranged from a cafe not having a certified food manager to two concerns about food being stored on the floor. In addition, two establishments were reminded they need to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to […]