On Thursday, June 11, Abbott’s Candies welcomed Retail Confectioners International to tour its 48 E. Walnut St., Hagerstown location. Around 200 Chocolatiers from the U.S. and Canada reviewed the establishment to gather inspiration for their own businesses. Abbott’s has been making candy in Hagerstown since 1890, making it the oldest candy shop in Indiana. Owner […]
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Lorin Williams is a reporter for the Western Wayne News.
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Land swap, fire service fees approved by Hagerstown council
Hagerstown council approved a land swap with Ed and Robin Nugent during public comment at its Monday, June 1, meeting. Ownership of 51 S. Perry St. and 65 W. Main St. was exchanged with the difference of $16,750. A public hearing will be held to inform adjacent property owners of the purchase. The town seeks […]
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Board fixes to clear longstanding debt
The Nettle Creek school board sought to make dollars and sense of a weedy financial item at its June 10 meeting. Superintendent Emily Schaeffer and Business Manager Amber Rushton detailed plans to deplete two negative fund balances with a renewed 18-month certificate of deposit worth $1.79 million. Funds from the 2016 CD — separate from […]
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Abington Twp. board appoints new member
Abington Township’s advisory board has a new member following a resignation. Mary Ringley, who joined the board in 2024, ended her participation earlier this year. May 6 board meeting minutes listed the advisory board members as Trustee Steve Kaiser, President Doug Toschlog, Assistant Clerk Terry Craig and Board Member Theresa Clark. Ringley did not file […]
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Reid event prompts men to prioritize health
Health advocates are encouraging Wayne County men to be above-average in prioritizing their wellness. Reid Community Health and Engagement hosted a free, two-hour event dedicated to the topic June 11. Attendees enjoyed Reid and community vendors, a guest speaker and panelists in Reid Health’s Lingle Hall and Auditorium in Richmond. Centerville’s David Allen joked one […]
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Community coalition seeks canned fruit, vegetable donations
Nettle Creek Community Coalition is soliciting canned fruit and vegetables to support its food pantry. In light of reduced federal funding to supplement food purchases, the nonprofit has seen a third of its food allocation decrease compared with previous years. Located at 47 E. Main St., Hagerstown, the pantry was founded by Jefferson Township Trustee […]
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Reports find town councils noncompliant
Two reports by the Indiana State Board of Accounts identified that Whitewater and Mount Auburn town councils failed to comply with several legal requirements. The Whitewater investigation spanned from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. Mount Auburn’s was conducted Jan 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2024. Violations included noncompliance with open door laws; failure […]
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Nettle Creek Schools staff honored; 3 retire after 100-plus combined years
Hagerstown Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Schools closed the 2025-26 school year with its staff awards. Among the honorees were retirees Marla Lieberman, Phil Renforth and Jana Murray, with a combined 100-plus years of service. Milestone anniversaries
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Fair links generations
Whether competing or just enjoying food, amusements and community connections, Wayne County 4-H Fair is a tradition for many families. Organizers are hoping to gather their stories and items for display as the June 20-27 fair celebrates local and national milestones. Along with America’s 250th birthday, 2026 marks 175 years of fairs in the county […]
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Unsung heroes power personal art show
Students in Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High art classes honored their unsung heroes with original artwork in a show the Historic Hagerstown Museum hosted Sunday, May 17. The show was an extension of a yearlong project that HJSHS art teacher Beth Overfield implemented as an Arteffect Arts Ambassador. Arteffect is a program where students and educators learn […]