Richmond Community Orchestra will perform a medley of music at its early spring concert, Sunday, March 5 at 3:30 p.m. The performance takes place in Goddard Auditorium in Earlham College’s Carpenter Hall, 801 National Road W., Richmond. Musicians have been rehearsing Handel’s “The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon”; Rimsky-Korsakoff’s “Antar Symphony – […]
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New transportation hopes a Megabust?
Just a few weeks after announcing it was offering rides through Indianapolis to several Midwest cities, Megabus has announced to customers it’s stopping most of those services. According to an Indianapolis Star story, Megabus told customers in an email it was canceling trips and was unable to sell tickets because of a recent business decision […]
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Local programs mark Black History Month
Two local programs next week will celebrate Black History Month, observed in February. On Sunday, a program featuring local performers is planned at Earlham College. On Tuesday, a panel of local people will talk about what it means to be Black in Richmond. The Sunday event, titled “Black History: Innocent, Pure & Acknowledgment,” will begin […]
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Restaurant group’s ‘major gift’ supports recreational tennis
Amigos’ program for 100+ youth now has official home A youth tennis program now will have an official home on renovated courts, thanks to local restauranteurs. The El Bronco and El Rodeo restaurant group in Richmond has made a three-year financial commitment to support Earlham College’s recreational tennis programs. Earlham officials call the donation “a […]
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Farmers invited to free breakfast by FFA
Three local Future Farmers of America chapters are inviting local farmers and anyone working in the agriculture industry to a free breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond. “It is a way for our members to thank our farmers and local agribusinesses and celebrate National FFA Week,” […]
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Wayne Co. schools have high graduation rates
About 95% of regular students who start here in 9th grade earn diploma By Bob Hansen and Millicent Martin Emery Nearly all students who start high school in Wayne County graduate with a diploma, excepting those who go into special programs. That’s the news in a nutshell from a statewide listing of high school graduation […]
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Lawmakers taking questions at Friday forum
WCTV will air program at later date Area residents are invited to hear what’s happening in the Indiana General Assembly and ask their lawmakers questions at a Friday morning event. Indiana University East is offering a legislative forum from 8-9 a.m. Jan. 27 in the lobby of Whitewater Hall, 2325 Chester Blvd., Richmond. The forum […]
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Night to Shine prom returning to church
Registration encouraged soon for Feb. 10 dance From staff reports After shifting to a virtual event during the pandemic, the Night to Shine prom is returning in person this year for area teens and adults with disabilities. People aged 14 and older are invited to attend the dance planned just for them. Reservations are encouraged as soon […]
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Weather-related closings and delays
The Western Wayne News is collecting information about weather-related closings and delays. Last updated Dec. 23 at 8:40 p.m. Wayne County is under a Winter Storm Warning until 7 a.m. Saturday with blowing snow continuing and winds gusting as high as 55 mph. According to Wayne County Emergency Management Agency, areas of blowing snow will […]
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Wayne County shelters and warming stations
The Western Wayne News is sharing this list of area shelters and warming stations available in Wayne County. The list was last updated on Dec. 22, 2022. Call 211 at any time to get agencies available locally that can assist with overnight accommodations and assistance with meals and other necessities. Shelters Hope House, 121 N. […]