Residents gathered Saturday, March 28, at Elstro Plaza in Richmond for a No Kings rally and march that coincided with similar events nationwide. After a program of speakers, participants marched peacefully through downtown Richmond and stood along North A Street. Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
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Nominations due April 22 for county Athena awards
Nominations are due April 22 for Wayne County’s Athena awards. This will be the second year for Girls Inc. of Wayne County to coordinate the local version of the international recognition program. Athena awards recognize outstanding women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, community involvement and commitment to empowering others. Nominees should emulate Girls Inc.’s mission […]
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AI summit aims to educate area leaders
Indiana University East is hosting a May summit that it hopes will better prepare area leaders for how artificial intelligence technologies will change the region’s economy. The IUE AI Summit is Friday, May 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Vivian Auditorium, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The event is free to attend, with registration […]
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Reservations due April 2 for Cambridge City dinner
Cambridge City Area Chamber of Commerce plans to recognize another Small Town Big Heart winner. The chamber’s annual dinner and awards program will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at The Archive, 33 W. Main St., Cambridge City. Dr. James Bertsch will be the guest speaker. Reservations are due April 2 for the […]
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Quality of Place conference in April
Richmond Columbian Properties will host three speakers for its Quality of Place conference on April 10. This year’s theme is “History Matters,” focusing on the importance of valuing historic spaces in the community. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with lunch served at 11 a.m. At noon, registrants can enjoy three sessions featuring property and real […]
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Revitalize Richmond designates next downtown restoration project
Earlham College’s Revitalize Richmond, in partnership with Richmond Neighborhood Restoration and the Wayne County Land Trust, has selected the property at 713 E. Main St. as its next project. The downtown building previously housed Tabletop Adventures. The building will retain both its commercial storefront and residential spaces, according to a news release. The second-floor apartment […]
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Bands, choir excel at jazz contests
Hagerstown’s middle and high school Tiger Jazz Band and Centerville’s jazz band and choir were recognized at Indiana State School Music Association’s Jazz Contest at Greenfield-Central High School earlier this month. Hagerstown’s high school band was awarded silver and its middle school band won gold. Kendra Sanders, HJSHS band director, said the Tigers are in […]
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Honorees exhibit ‘service, generosity and compassion’
Becky Jewison and Lee Ann Adams were named the recipients of the 2026 Charles A. Rodefeld and Ruth J. Wickemeyer Awards, respectively, which are the Wayne County Foundation’s highest distinctions recognizing lifetime achievement in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership or service. Jewison’s career of servant leadership has shaped volunteerism within over 15 nonprofits, including Every Child […]
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Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board approves coaching updates
During February and March, Northeastern Wayne Schools’ board welcomed several new and returning coaches. Those hired include Paige Reed, girls tennis; Erick Noland, assistant varsity boys and girls track; Tyler Hostetler, varsity boys track; Madison Hodapp and Josh Cook, junior varsity softball; Drew Fox, Northeastern Middle School boys golf; Kevin Johnson, assistant varsity/JV baseball; Dave […]
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Girls Inc. relocates to senior center
A week after weather-related damage closed its building, Girls Inc. of Wayne County found a temporary location in the Richmond Senior Recreation Center. According to a press release, after-school programming resumed March 19 as the organization coordinated logistics with Richmond Community Schools’ Bus & Transportation Department. Parents and guardians were informed on transit and pickup […]