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. […]
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2022-23 Boys Basketball Preview
By Dan Harney Year after year it seems that some basketball programs confidently look forward to the new season, while other programs are apprehensive. Area programs may still face concerns, but it is easy to find positives in all six Wayne County programs.
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IU East researcher, panel to discuss battling misinformation online
As a part of its Media Literacy Week programming, Indiana University East will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. in the library at Hayes Hall in Richmond. Dr. Andrea Quenette, Dr. E. Scott Lee and KT Lowe will discuss battling misinformation online, how information and misinformation affect elections, and how the […]
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Volunteers planting trees to cool down parts of Richmond
New program seeks to reduce temperatures, reduce energy use A new group of volunteers is creating shade by planting trees in the hottest areas of Richmond. The City of Richmond Tree Tenders Volunteer program planted trees in the Baxter Neighborhood on the city’s west side on Saturday, Oct. 8. They plan more tree plantings in […]
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2 volleyball teams win sectionals for first time since ’06, ’09
Saturday was a dream come true for Lincoln and Northeastern volleyball teams. No players on either roster were old enough to enroll in kindergarten the last time either school hoisted a volleyball Sectional trophy. At Union (Modoc) High School, Lincoln (who last won a Sectional in 2006) had to defeat two teams ranked in the […]