Author Archives: Jenny S. Pugh

They say all good things must come to an end … and this is my swan song. My husband and I are leaving the area to move closer to our son, and that means I am leaving the Western Wayne News as well. We are looking forward to life in northern Indiana, although I have […]

In and around Milton Milton park crowdfunding campaign update The boot drive originally scheduled for March 23 was held for Saturday, April 13, and netted over $1500 for the Park Fund. Volunteer fire dept. assisted with the boot drive.  The park board says, “A big thank you to everyone who came out to help, and […]

Milton town council met Tuesday, April 9, with all members and several guests present. Town clerk Amy Smith shared several accomplishments to mark her first 100 days in office: Water update Other news

******* Milton residents are reminded of the importance of flushing only toilet paper and nothing else. So-called flushable wipes and other such products cause damage to the sewer pumps because they are engineered to be stronger than toilet paper and are therefore tougher and more destructive to sewer systems. The debris builds up in the […]

In and around Milton If you want to volunteer, share ideas or get involved in the bicentennial celebration, reach out to council members or the clerk’s office, and/or attend the next council meeting or workshop for more information. Get involved now as the celebration will be here before you know it!  The traveling Whitewater Canal […]

Milton town council met Tuesday, Feb. 13, with all members present including council president Phillip Edwards, members Dwight Smith, Hugh Payne, Segdrick Satterfield and new member Jeanette Hensley, who was appointed to replace Larry Harris. Town clerk Amy Smith, deputy clerk Heather Reece and a number of guests were also present. Old business New business […]

Milton town council met Tuesday, Jan. 9, with members Dwight Smith, Hugh Payne, council president Phillip Edwards and clerk Amy Smith present, along with several guests. Old business New business Another update from Whitney Weidenbenner of RQAW regarding the current water project noted that recent addition of 40 feet had been reduced by 20 feet […]

Newly elected town council member Larry Harris has resigned his position, after being sworn in during the Dec. 12 meeting. Wayne County Clerk Debbie Berry confirmed receiving a letter of resignation from Harris on Dec. 30. Harris told the WWN he gave the matter a lot of thought before making the decision based on his […]