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Free workshops focus on science of reading

Parents, tutoring volunteers, youth workers and teachers are invited to learn more about the science of reading and literacy resources through free workshops. The free sessions take place on Friday, July 11, at Ivy Tech Community College’s Johnson Hall, 2357 Chester Blvd., Richmond.  Participants are encouraged to register at tinyurl.com/h5ajzw6p. While there is no registration […]

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Grants target reading, animal welfare, facilities

The Wayne County Foundation’s initial 2025 grant cycle will help animal welfare, provide reading opportunities for children and underserved portions of the county, and assist with facility upgrades. Seven organizations received $274,490 to enhance the spirit of community and improve quality of life, according to a news release. The grant program changed in 2025 to […]

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Horsin’ around at the county fair

Whether real or not, horses provided a good ride for fairgoers and fair participants last week at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond. The 2025 Wayne County 4-H Fair was held from Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, June 28. Visitors rode on the carousel and other amusement rides, watched Dixon Dance perform, ate delicious food […]

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DAR chapter names 3 students Good Citizens

Richmond’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter has named its 2025 Good Citizens from three Wayne County high schools. They are Lauren M. Lacey (Northeastern), Fredrick C. Mendenhall (Richmond) and Lincoln M. Crowe (Seton Catholic). These students were selected by high school staff after demonstrating dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Students submitted two essays for […]

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Northeastern, Lincoln recognize archers

Two Wayne County archery programs are celebrating opportunities to compete on the national level and making plans to grow next year. Northeastern and Lincoln both sent competitors to Louisville in May for the U.S. Eastern Nationals in the National Archery in the Schools Program. Lincoln also sent one archer to South Carolina in early June. […]

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Community events from June 25 through July 9

June 25-28 Wednesday, June 25 Thursday, June 26 Friday, June 27 Saturday, June 28 June 28-29 Sunday, June 29 Monday, June 30 Tuesday, July 1 July 1-3 Wednesday, July 2 Thursday, July 3 Saturday, July 5 Monday, July 7 Tuesday, July 8 July 9-10 Wednesday, July 9 Nonprofits can send events to contact@westernwaynenews.com for publication […]