Inspectors discovered two critical and 13 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations ranged from too-warm lunch meat to a cracked foundation that’s allowing soil and gravel to leak into a kitchen. Establishments are required to post the most recent routine inspection form adjacent to the front public entrance for […]
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Reward offered for information on Greens Fork arson
A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information related to the Sept. 8 destruction of the shelter at Greens Fork’s community center. The reward is available for those who provide information leading to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for setting the fire. Anonymous tips can be provided through 800-382-4628, iniaai.org, or […]
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WWN wins 3 awards
The Western Wayne News team and its community news coverage was celebrated at the annual Hoosier State Press Association awards luncheon Sept. 13. Within the newspaper’s division of non-daily papers in Indiana with circulation greater than 1,500, the WWN won first place in the categories “Best News Coverage Under Deadline Pressure,” “Best Headline Writing” and […]
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Celebrating open roads with a block party
Free food, music and more drew residents to Richmond’s Sept. 13 block party in the 900 block of East Main Street. The city celebrated the completion of the Loop’s Phase 2 construction from Seventh to 10th streets. Kelsey Green and Storm Whalen, both of Richmond, enjoy fire performers, such as Katey Jennings (below), during a […]
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Teen arrested after threatening Snapchat message
A Richmond 14-year-old was arrested Sept. 12 after a threatening message was posted using the online service Snapchat. According to a Richmond Police Department news release, the Federal Bureau of Investigation tipped the Wayne County Emergency Operations Center about the message, and RPD was informed. The FBI provided information about the Snapchat account that helped […]
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Chamber accepts nominations for annual awards until Sept. 20
Those who excel in agriculture, education, business, emergency response, community leadership and other aspects of life can be nominated for recognition by Sept. 20. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting suggestions for winners of the awards to be given at its annual January dinner. Nomination forms can be found at wcareachamber.org/2024-ad-nominations.html. Awards include […]
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Entities set budget hearings
Wayne County residents have the opportunity to express their opinions about how tax money is spent locally. Taxing districts must advertise their proposed 2025 budgets and conduct public hearings before adopting their budgets. Budget information must be posted on the Department of Local Government finance website. Find budget information for Wayne County, the city of […]
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Hagerstown drinking water project receives $700,000 OCRA grant
Hagerstown’s quest to improve drinking water has received $700,000 in federal grant funding through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The water project will install new water mains, valves and hydrants, and provide a new booster station, according to a news release. Hagerstown is one of 14 Indiana communities to receive more than […]
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Chamber to present Community Improvement Awards on Sept. 10
The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce will present its Community Improvement Awards on Sept. 10 for projects that have enhanced the community. Depot Festival of Trees, an annual Christmas event, will receive the Community Spirit Award. Nominees for the Exemplary Award and Community Impact Award are: The awards banquet will be 5:30 p.m. Sept. […]
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Coffin historic site celebrates Underground Railroad Month
The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site in Fountain City will present special September events to celebrate Underground Railroad Month. The month that was first recognized in Indiana during 2021 celebrates the Coffins and other Indiana abolitionists who helped thousands of freedom-seekers escape from slavery, according to a news release. The Historic Newport Walking […]