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Community events from Aug. 20 through Sept. 6
Aug. 20-23 Thursday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 22 Aug. 22-23 Saturday, Aug. 23 Sunday, Aug. 24 Monday, Aug. 25 Tuesday, Aug. 26 Wednesday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 28 Aug. 28-31 Friday, Aug. 29 Aug. 29-30 Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Saturday, Aug. 30 Wednesday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 5 Sept. 6-7 Saturday, Sept. 6 […]
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Organization shares support for Social Security
As questions swirl about possible cuts to the U.S. Social Security benefit system, a nonpartisan Wayne County group celebrated the program’s past and hoped for its strong future. On Thursday, Aug. 14, nearly a dozen Wayne County Indivisible members gathered at 500 N. A St. to recognize the 90th anniversary of the Social Security system. […]
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4-H members bring home 67 state fair awards
Wayne County 4-H members have earned nearly 70 ribbons at Indiana State Fair for projects ranging from sport fishing to foods and woodworking. Kendell Matheney, Wayne County’s Purdue Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development, shared this list of accomplishments: Tractor contest In addition, six members of Wayne County Tractor Club — Garrett Cope, Abby Myers, […]
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10 honored for community improvements
Recognizing investments made to improve appearances, functionality and spirit, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and organizations at its annual Community Improvement Awards. The Aug. 12 ceremony at Hartley Hills Golf Club and Events Center in Hagerstown celebrated construction, renovation, vision, community pride and transformational impact. Winners Additional nominees Root 13 owner […]
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Health inspectors find kitchen (lacking) in hot water
Inspectors reported two items found out of compliance during recent routine visits to local food establishments. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces previous health department terminology of critical and noncritical violations. Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are […]
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Public meetings for August 13-21
Wednesday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Aug. 14 Monday, Aug. 18 Tuesday, Aug. 19 Wednesday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 21 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Community events from August 13-30
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PHOTOS: Welcoming hug starts school year right
School is back in session in Wayne County, as Wednesday, Aug. 6, was the first day of instruction for most districts. Parents hugged and kissed their children goodbye, as educators welcomed them with open arms back into the classroom. Millicent Martin Emery, DAJO Photos and Joshua Smith captured the following photos for Western Wayne News.
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41 issues found during eatery examinations
Inspectors reported 41 items found out of compliance during routine inspections of local food establishments. The terminology “being in or out of compliance” replaces previous health department terminology of “critical” and “noncritical violations.” Compliance is based on the number of risk factor or intervention violations, and whether there are repeated issues. Establishments are required to […]