Three area Indiana communities have received portions of $3.6 million in federal grants. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced the 20 winners of owner-occupied rehabilitation and planning grants. Henry County received $500,000 to establish a program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make repairs on their homes. Eligible repairs include roof repair or […]
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Bill to trim health care costs, combat fraud heads to governor
Indiana General Assembly passed State Rep. Brad Barrett’s (R-Richmond) legislation that he said will reduce health care costs, improve transparency and empower patients across Indiana. With recent amendments, Barrett said the legislation now includes stronger patient protections and expanded oversight measures. A key provision of House Enrolled Act 1003 strengthens site of service billing standards […]
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2 orchestras offer ‘Bluey,’ Berlioz
With selections ranging from a children’s cartoon theme to a harp concerto, two orchestras will perform for all ages on Saturday, May 10. Richmond Symphony Orchestra concludes its season with “A Finale Fantastique” at 7:30 p.m. in Civic Hall, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway. Selections include Debussy’s “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun,” Gliere’s “Harp […]
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Community events from May 7-27
May 7-11 Thursday, May 8 May 8-10 May 8-11 and 15-18 Friday, May 9 May 9-11 Saturday, May 10 Sunday, May 11 Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 May 15-17 Friday, May 16 May 16-17 May 16-18 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 Tuesday, May 20 Wednesday, May 21 […]
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Free copies of ‘The Wild Robot’ offered
Wayne County kids and families are encouraged to all read the same book in the coming weeks. Every Child Can Read, a local nonprofit, is offering a new initiative, Wayne County Reads. Sixteen sponsors have defrayed the cost of distributing multiple copies of one common book at five libraries and a bookstore. Free copies of […]
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Hibberd student wins civics bee
Students from Hagerstown, Northeastern and Richmond schools qualified for Indiana’s civics bee after showcasing their knowledge and leadership ideas close to home. Twenty middle school students and two alternates were selected to participate in Wayne County’s contest, which took place April 25 at Indiana University East in Richmond. Taytem Rivera, a student at Richmond Community […]
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Public meetings for May 7 through May 15
Wednesday, May 7 Thursday, May 8 Monday, May 12 Tuesday, May 13 Wednesday, May 14 Thursday, May 15 Meeting details can change with little notice, contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Chefs raise $15K for Little League
Nettle Creek Lions Club’s Plate to Palate event collected $15,522.60 for Hagerstown Little League’s softball and baseball programs. On April 28, club president Robin Nugent and treasurer Brittany Ritter presented a check to the Little League board. Hagerstown-area residents act as chefs for the evening at the annual fundraiser, and guests vote on their favorite dishes […]
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WWN receives journalism, photography awards
Western Wayne News reporting and photography was recognized at the Best in Indiana Journalism awards ceremony on Friday, May 2. WWN photographer Joshua Smith received awards for his news and features photography appearing in various issues of the Western Wayne News throughout 2024. WWN reporters Mike Emery, Millicent Martin Emery, Chris Hardie, Dan Harney and […]
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Youth organization will organize Athena awards
Girls Inc. of Wayne County has begun coordinating Wayne County’s Athena Leadership Awards. Wayne Bank and Indiana University East began jointly hosting the recognition program since 2014. In a news release, bank and university officials say they’ll remain strong advocates for the awards’ continued success and will serve as 2025 title sponsors. The Athena program […]