Families dressed up and had fun during Cambridge City Public Library’s Halloween-themed event. Kids had the opportunity to make spiders with pipe cleaners, ghost lollipops and other crafts at stations around the library. Millicent Martin Emery captured these photos of the event for WWN.
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Food inspectors: Warm Lunchables not so munchable
Wayne County Health Department inspectors discovered 11 taverns, restaurants, convenience stores and a grocer out of compliance during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. They also investigated four complaints and conducted six follow-up visits to verify that prior concerns were addressed. The classification of being in or out of compliance replaces the previous health […]
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PHOTOS: Residents gather for democracy
People rallied Saturday, Oct. 18, in Richmond for a “No Kings” event, joining the national effort to support limits on presidential power. The event featured a program at Jack Elstro Plaza, where Bob Hunter, Tre Ronne and Jo Swanger spoke. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.
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Well Care health prepares for move to new building
Construction progresses on a new Well Care Community Health building that will provide increased capacity to serve community health care needs. Well Care expects to occupy the new facility at 2200 W. Main St. early in 2026, according to a news release. The facility will enable Well Care to serve more patients while still removing […]
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Red Devils defeat Anderson 38-21 in conference game
The Richmond football team hosted the Anderson Indians on Friday, Oct. 10, in a North Central Conference game. Richmond defeated Anderson 38-21 to pick up its second consecutive win and its third win of the season. It is the first time since the 2019 season that the Red Devils` football program has won back-to-back games, […]
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Community events from Oct. 15 through Nov. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 17 Oct. 17-18 and 24-25 Saturday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 19 Oct. 20-24 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Friday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 25 Sunday, Oct. 26 Monday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Oct. 28 Wednesday, Oct. 29 Oct. 28-Nov. 13 Wednesday, […]
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Public meetings for Oct. 15-23
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 16 Monday, Oct. 20 Tuesday, Oct. 21 Wednesday, Oct. 22 Thursday, Oct. 23 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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Richmond team unwraps Flying Mummies name
Richmond’s newest summer baseball team is named the Flying Mummies. The Northwoods League team will begin play next summer in McBride Stadium with a name honoring the city’s two museum exhibits featuring mummies as well as its connection with the Wright Brothers. The name was unveiled during an Oct. 7 ceremony at the Wayne County […]
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10 eateries, band join Flavor of Wayne County
Food samples from 10 eateries and live music will provide guests with the Flavor of Wayne County on Friday, Oct. 17. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce has planned this year’s gathering from 6-9 p.m. at a new location: Eight to the Bar, 931 E. Main St., Richmond. Participating restaurants include Corner Cafe at the […]
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Library schedules meeting to discuss $26M building project
Morrisson-Reeves Library continues to explore funding options to address critical facility issues and continue operations. It’s asking the public to join in a community forum from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28 at The Reid Center, 1004 N. A St., Richmond. The event will focus on addressing Wayne County Council’s request to provide a […]