Those overseeing Richmond’s largest park are conducting an online survey to identify what improvements are needed and to gather ideas. The survey is part of a master planning effort for the park. Short-, mid- and long-term improvement projects for Glen Miller facilities and amenities will be planned. Park leaders say survey results will help shape […]
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Biking group readies events for Bike Month
Improving area bikeways will be discussed at Bike & Walk Wayne County’s planning meeting this May. It is one of many events the biking advocacy group will host for National Bike Month. Thursday, May 21, at 10 a.m., the group will introduce a plan for a more integrated network of on-street bicycle routes for the […]
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PHOTOS: In touch with the natural world
The Earth Day celebration held on Saturday, April 25, at Earlham College in Richmond featured an animal show, rock painting, and other nature-related activities. Attendees had the opportunity to hold frogs, check out plants, and learn skunk and other animal facts. Tree saplings were also available at the event. Joshua Smith captured these photos for […]
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Grant cycle open for youth programs
Kiwanis Club of Richmond’s foundation is accepting grant applications for its spring/summer grant cycle. Area nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of children in the community are invited to submit funding requests at richmondkiwanis.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Kiwanis prioritizes requests for program funding that do not include personnel […]
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Food inspections reap double-digit citations
From March 16 to early April, the Wayne County Health Department cited 17 establishments for violations. One Richmond site accumulated 10 violations while a popular Hagerstown eatery had seven. Violations varied from improper food-source listings to blocked access to a hand sink. Fifty-nine received no violations. Violations No Violations Follow-Up Temporary
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Ballot preview: U.S. Congress, 6th district
In addition to various county offices on the May 5 primary ballot, candidates are seeking to represent the sixth congressional district, which includes Wayne County, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans Jefferson Shreve, Indianapolis A businessman, the incumbent says he seeks to encourage economic development, cut federal spending, broaden border security and protect conservative […]
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PHOTOS: Student dreams take flight
Cassandra Addington, an emergency department nurse practitioner and flight nurse with Reid Health, talks with Northeastern Wayne Schools students after they watched a care flight helicopter land at the high school April 15. “I love being able to save lives with the skills and training I have,” she said. The spectacle was a part of […]
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WWN staff earn state journalism awards
Western Wayne News journalists and photographers received multiple honors in the Best in Indiana Journalism awards competition for work the newspaper published in 2025. Mike Emery earned first place in graphics and illustrations for a July 16 graphic detailing locations and updates for five housing subdivisions supported by a local housing accelerator program. The entry […]
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ECCR hosting community book fair
Every Child Can Read invites greater Wayne County to “feel like a kid again” for its Community Scholastic Book Fair April 24 and 25. Families are encouraged to embark on the nostalgic journey of browsing stories at the book fair, with all proceeds benefiting Every Child Can Read. The nonprofit organization builds literacy skills for […]
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Bulldog finishes first in civics bee
Centerville Junior High School’s Arianna Stevenson won first prize during the Friday, April 10, Regional National Civics Bee at Indiana University East. Bee organizers from Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce said Arianna excelled in both the quiz rounds and presenting an essay spotlighting a problem and solution. She spoke on the importance of revitalizing […]