Joyful sounds are a key part of Christmas festivities, and several organizations have planned holiday-themed concerts or musicals in the coming days. Several events are centered around music, while live performances enhance festivals and other gatherings. Here are some of the opportunities to have sacred and seasonal songs wash over you. Check with local schools […]
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Community events from Dec. 4 through Dec. 31
Thursday, Dec. 4 Dec. 4-5 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Dec. 5-7 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Dec. 9 and 11 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, Dec. 12 Dec. 12-14 Saturday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 14 Monday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, Dec. 16 […]
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Public meetings for Dec. 4-11
Thursday, Dec. 4 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Meeting details can change with little notice. Contact the hosting organization to confirm time, location and agenda.
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PHOTOS: Cambridge City welcomes season
Cambridge City welcomed winter and the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 29, with its annual Winter Wonderland festival. The evening included a parade and the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree near the gazebo at Foote and Main streets. Residents braved the seasonal temperatures and the day’s precipitation to enjoy the festivities. Lilley Photography captured these photos […]
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Community events from Nov. 27 through Dec. 31
Thursday, Nov. 27 Friday, Nov. 28 Nov. 28-30 Saturday, Nov. 29 Monday, Dec. 1 Tuesday, Dec. 2 Wednesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 5 Dec. 5-6 Saturday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 7 Monday, Dec. 8 Tuesday, Dec. 9 Dec. 9 and 11 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11 Dec. 11-14 and 18-21 Friday, […]
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WWN welcomes new reporter
The Western Wayne News is pleased to welcome Lorin Williams to the team as our newest reporter. Lorin brings with him a history of community involvement, an educational background in journalism, and his passion for the power of writing and storytelling. We’re excited to have his talents at WWN for the benefit of our readers […]
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PHOTOS: Temple helps meet community’s holiday need
Workers handed out turkeys on Saturday, Nov. 22, outside New Deliverance Temple in Richmond. The temple will hand out hams on Dec. 20. Bishop George Bennett Sr. said the giveaway occurs every year before Thanksgiving and Christmas. “The need is there,” Bennett said. “It is our community, and we love our community.” The giveaway is […]
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Hayes Arboretum recognized for best practices
Hayes Arboretum in Richmond has been upgraded to Level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum. The recognition highlights Hayes’ progress in meeting professional standards for arboreta and botanical gardens. The arboretum first earned Level I status in 2021 and has expanded its collection to 109 labeled native tree specimens. […]
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Art teacher selected for national fellowship
Beth Ann Overfield, visual art teacher and department head at Hagerstown Jr.-Sr. High School, has been named one of 28 educators nationwide selected for a professional development fellowship. Overfield, who has taught at Nettle Creek Schools since 2009, will join the 2025–2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors cohort, a yearlong program that connects middle and high school educators […]
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PHOTOS: Helping the hungry
Donations to the Community Food Pantry were accepted during a drop-off event at Walmart in Richmond, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Workers thanked those who donated and loaded donated items. Joshua Smith captured these photos of the event for Western Wayne News.