Through Sept. 26, residents can admire two new exhibits at the Richmond Art Museum from local artists. Both exhibits opened with receptions on Aug. 6 and Aug. 8, respectively. Aaron Leif Nicholson and Joe Thompson’s “Iron Aura” displays their contrasting methods — sculpture and painting — as a complementary pairing. Nicholson’s sculptures are made of […]
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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Mosquito prevention stirs public concern
As the county recovers from August’s devastating flood, health officials are taking action intended to prevent widespread illness: Wayne County Health Department deployed mosquito spray last week in areas most impacted by flood waters. WCHD’s Aug. 21 social media announcement was met with public outcry as many worried that the insecticide would do more harm […]
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Richmond artists awarded at Hoosier Salon
Two Richmond artists, India Cruse-Griffin and Gabriela Falconi, earned awards at this year’s Hoosier Art Salon Artist Exhibit. The 102nd art show crowned Cruse-Griffin as “Best of Show,” while Falconi earned a “First-Time Exhibitor” award at a ceremony on Aug. 19 in Indianapolis. Cruse-Griffin, who debuted in the exhibit last year, could not describe her […]
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Hagerstown council OKs 4 new police vehicles
Hagerstown Police Chief Keith Folkner’s proposal for new vehicles was approved at a special council meeting on Aug. 21. Council member Brian Longbons was pro tem in President Allan Bullock’s absence. Folkner reported his current fleet required constant repairs and he lost a truck in the flood. Fort Wayne vendor Kelly Chevrolet offered four Tahoes […]
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First responder recalls fateful day after flood
Nine days after record rain swallowed Western Wayne County, Milton’s Nicole Robinson still had water flowing through her basement. Her home’s sump pump quit working sometime on Aug. 12, letting in 4 ½ feet of water. It took days and two sump pumps to remove most of it. And even with a new one installed, […]
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Return to school offers normalcy
Seven days after torrential flooding canceled school countywide, the Nettle Creek School board reconvened for its monthly meeting on Aug. 19. The board praised its community and Superintendent Emily Schaeffer for leading efforts to make the return possible. Board member Mike Banning called the efforts humbling and overwhelming, describing the Nettle Creek School community as […]
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Board thankful during ‘unusual’ start to year
After the unusual start to the new school year, the Northeastern school board convened for its Aug. 18 meeting with hearts of gratitude. While school facilities encountered minor flood damage, Superintendent Jennifer O’Brien shared that some families remain displaced and without power. On Aug. 19, the middle and high school began collecting donations to share […]
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RHS games for top prize in T-Mobile competition
The Red Devils have etched a victory before the football season begins. The Richmond High School football team coveted a $5,000 prize through T-Mobile’s Friday Nights 5G Lights contest. The weekly competition scored them the cash, a feature on T-Mobile’s $5K Fridays Facebook page and an on-field check presentation at an upcoming home game. “Our […]
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United Way welcomes new executive director
United Way of Whitewater Valley appointed a new executive director, Katie Wayt. Wayt joins the nonprofit organization with decades of leadership experience. She recently served a vital role in the development and success of Indiana University Online’s Supplemental Instruction Program. “I believe everyone has the ability to be a philanthropist,” Wayt said. “Whether someone gives […]
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Dads, kids strengthen bond with All Pro Dads
As school starts, a relatively new program returns at Hagerstown Elementary this September. Once a month, kids and fathers attend All Pro Dads, a Family First program that aims to strengthen father-child relationships through meaningful conversations and activities. The morning sessions are led by HES fourth grade teacher Bruce Swallow. At 7 a.m., students and […]