Medical issues affecting Hagerstown’s K-9 officer are making it necessary to replace him sooner than expected. Hagerstown Police Department is looking for donations. The current K-9, Kolt, will have been in service about three years in September, Police Chief Keith Folkner said. The working life of a police dog is generally eight to 10 years, […]
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Recycling drive is Saturday at Northeastern Elementary
Members of a Girl Scout troop are conducting a recycling drive at Northeastern Elementary School on Saturday. They also are collecting plastic to be made into a bench. The Community Recycling Drive will take place from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. Saturday at Northeastern Elementary School, 534 W. Wallace Road, Fountain City. A dumpster will be stationed […]
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Centerville library closing for 2 weeks to replace roof
Centerville’s public library will be closed this week and next as contractors replace the roof. Work was to have begun Monday and is scheduled to end Saturday, May 13. Curran Koehler, director of Centerville-Center Township Public Library, apologizes for any inconvenience the closure could cause. Barring delays, the library reopens May 15 for patrons. […]
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Former resident sharing TV, film industry insights
A former Richmond resident who writes, produces and directs for TV shows and movies is returning home from Los Angeles to share his experiences. Aaron Harberts, who was born in Iowa and raised in Richmond and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will speak at 6 p.m. Friday at Richmond Art Museum’s 16th annual Phantoscope High School Film […]
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WWN recognized with journalism awards
The Western Wayne News, Wayne County’s local newspaper, was recognized for its sports reporting and photography at an awards event on Friday, April 21 in Carmel. Winning first place in sports photography for publications with a circulation of 10,000 or less was WWN photographer Rachel Hilligoss Moore’s “Walk Off Feeling” photograph of Hagerstown’s Preston Allred, […]
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Family Earth Day Celebration is Saturday
Local nonprofits and businesses are coming together Saturday, April 22 for the annual Family Earth Day Celebration. Activities and booths will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hayes Arboretum, 601 Elks Road, Richmond. Those attending will be able to take home trees and shrubs, wildflower and milkweed seeds, coloring books and collapsible metal straws, […]
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Richmond evacuation order lifted
During a message broadcast Sunday afternoon, the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency lifted the evacuation order for residents and businesses within a half mile of the site of last week’s industrial fire, as well as the shelter in place order for others in the area. Mayor Dave Snow said the decision is based on the […]
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Dublin native’s pictures stimulate ‘peace,’ ‘calmness’
More than 40 calming photos made by a Wayne County woman have been chosen to be permanently displayed at a new $11 million YWCA campus. Eugenia (Doll) Mills grew up in Dublin and graduated from Lincoln High School in Cambridge City. She then went on to nursing school and eventually received a doctorate in nursing. […]
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Richmond fire contained, water issues ‘frustrating’
READ THE LATEST: Fire fatigue: Evacuation order remains as officials work to assess health impact For Wednesday April 12 updates, read continuing coverage: Richmond fire response continues as officials blame ‘negligent’ property owner 9:00 PM: Mayor Snow says the evacuation order is expected to stay in place through tonight as the city waits for results […]
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Tri officials providing support after teen’s death
A local school district encourages families to help students with the grieving process after a teen died in an automobile accident on Monday. South Henry School Corp. Superintendent Jeremy Duncan called Jeneka Lancaster an “amazing and active member of our school community.” Lancaster, a Tri Jr. Sr. High School student, died on the evening of […]